Lanzarote

Lanzarote is the northeastern of the seven great Canary Islands that lie in the Atlantic Ocean. Lanzarote is located about 140 kilometers west of the Moroccan coast and about one thousand kilometers from the Spanish mainland. The capital of Lanzarote is Arrecife.

Lanzarote is beautiful and diverse, especially the volcanic landscape is wonderful.

Top 3 – Lanzarote highlights

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Top 3 – Lanzarote highlights

We introduce our top three destinations on the island of Lanzarote.

Fancy the Canary Islands? Fancy Lanzarote? Discover a sublime landscape on this island with us..

Top 3 destinations on Lanzarote

Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

1. Cueva de los Verdes

A unique system of caves that was created through the eruption of a volcano can be explored on a trip tot he Cueva de los Verdes.

Together with a guide, you get to discover the mysterious world inside a lava cave and will be met with a spectacular surprise!

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2. Mirador del Rio

One of the most scenic viewpoints of Lanzarote, Mirador del Rio, can be found in the north of the island.

Besides a charged visit to the wonderful area, it is also an option to walk a few steps down the road to enjoy the marvellous view for free from the street. Travelling there by car is recommended!

Mirador del Rio
Parque Nacional de Timanfaya – the fiery mountains of Lanzarote

3. Timanfaya National Park

The fiery mountain of Lanzarote, a surreal landscape shaped by the eruption of a volcano.

A guided tour gets the visitor into the diversity of a volcanic landscape. Members of staff give an impressive demonstration of the heat that is emitted from the ground

Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

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Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

One of our most spectacular visits on the island of Lanzarote brought us to the Cueva de los Verdes, the lava caves in Lanzarote’s north.

A vast volcanic landscape spreads out over the Malpaís de La Corona National Park in the Haría municipality. This is where the Cueva de los Verdes caves are.

Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

These lava caves on Lanzarote were created when the Volcán de la Corona erupted 5000 years ago. A tunnel of more than 6 km in length was formed that leads from the volcanic cone down to the ocean. The 40 m high caves are in there.

During the times when pirates frequented Lanzarote on their raids, the caves became an important shelter for a few thousand locals.

Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

Today, about 2 km of the lava caves on Lanzarote are open for visitors. Galleries with vertical connections to each other allow visitors to discover different spaces in the caves. The different shades of red that are created by oxidising basaltic rock are particularly pretty. A 45 minute guided tour leads through narrow and small passages. A brief stop in the auditorium of the caves that is also used for concerts and the demonstration of a fascinating effect (no spoilers!) mark the end of the visit.

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Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

At the time of our visit tours were offered in Spanish and English. And, to my strong dislike, were quite hasty. Our guide started his elaborations at many spots way before the majority of the group had reached him. What we did hear of his explanations was very interesting and detailed. Visitors are not allowed to enter the caves by themselves!

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Address:

35542 Arrieta,
Las Palmas,
Spanien

Opening Hours:

daily between 10:00 and 17:00

Admission (2017):

Adults: 9,50€
Children 7 – 12 years: 4,75€
Combi tickets for visits to other attractions are available and are cheaper than single tickets!

Cueva de los Verdes – lava caves on Lanzarote

Summiting a volcano – a tour through the mountains

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Summiting a volcano – a tour through the mountains

In the hinterland of Playa Blanca and easily accessible from our hotel is a volcanic cone. Our goal: summiting this volcano!

Even though the entire region around Playa Blanca is a protected nature reserve now, there is still the possibility to climb the volcano.
The volcano is called Montana Roja and has some accessible routes to the summit. This red mountain is about 194 meters tall.

Summiting a volcano – a tour through the mountains

The summit attempt begins a little further up from the small resort town of Montana Baja. An easy to find trail leads up from there to the summit cross in 30 minutes, if you walk at pace.

Summiting a volcano – a tour through the mountains

Once at the top, the view is wonderful. Playa Blanca, the Faro de Pechiguera lighthouse and – if the weather permits – Fuerteventura are visible without binoculars. When walking along the ridge of the crater into the other direction the Janubio saline becomes visible with the help of binoculars.

Attention! Even in the best weather conditions, a strong wind is present on top of the volcano. Put on a jumper, even when you were warm on the way up.

The way down was less tiresome but you need to treat more carefully as the scree can easily move at any moment.

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Lanzarote – Video

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Video

We compiled a video out of our pictures from our Lanzarote trips.

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Wine-growing on Lanzarote – La Geria

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Wine-growing on Lanzarote – La Geria

There are vineyards on Lanzarote? It might be hard to imagine, but there are wine-growing areas even on Lanzarote. Driving through this area by car is well worth a go.

The wine-growing area La Geria is in the centre of Lanzarote. Its 5200 hectares next to the Timanfaya National Park make it the biggest wine-growing area on the Canary Islands.

The eruptions of a volcano between 1730 and 1736 created massive lapilli layers in that area. The farmers dug funnel-like holes into the ground to regain access to fertile soil. They planted their seedlings at the bottom of these holes. The characteristic properties of volcanic rocks help to lead the sparse rainwater quickly down to the soil and also prevent evaporation thanks to their minimal thermal conductivity. The funnel shape protects the plants from the strong winds that dominate the island.

Wine-growing on Lanzarote – La Geria
Wine-growing on Lanzarote – La Geria

The area mainly produces Muscatel and Malvasia wine. According to the vintners up to 5 million litres per year!

Wine-growing on Lanzarote – La Geria
Wine-growing on Lanzarote – La Geria

Those who drive their car through this beautiful area should not miss out on one of the many wine tastings at one of the plentiful bodega.

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Mirador del Rio

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Mirador des Rio

After we only paid Mirador del Rio a short visit during our last stay, we came back and this time also visited the old fortress.

Mirador del Rio

Isn’t that a sight for sore eyes?

The fortress Batería des Rio is in the North of the island. On an impressively steep cliff, 479 metres high, the building was erected and is used today as a viewpoint.
The building is barely visible from the outside because it is so cleverly nestled behind the rock formations.
The fortress was converted in 1974 by Manrique. Today, it is home to a bar, a souvenir shop and a viewing platform.

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Following a corridor, one reaches two vaults with enormous panorama windows. The view from here over the island of La Graciosa is already stunning.

Moving on out onto the viewing platform reveals how high the cliff really is – to those who dare to look down.

From this platform in the fortress, one can also see inland.

Mirador del Rio

We thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to Mirador del Rio.

Opening Hours:

Daily: 10:00 – 17:45
(18:45 in the summer months)

Admission:

Adults: 4,50€
Children (7 – 12): 2,25€
Combi tickets are available that grant reduced prices for visiting other sites in the area.

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