Lanzarote, an exciting destination, is also known by the name of “Island of Fire” for its volcanic origins. The island is quite small as the two farthest points are separated by about 70 km, but this small territory hides endless amazingly magical places to visit.
Our tour begins in Los Jameos del Agua. It is located inside the volcanic tunnel that was createdd by the eruption of the volcano La Corona. Within this tunnel, an inland lake has formed which covers an area of over six kilometers, reaching a point where it joins the sea, known as Túnel de la Atlántida (the Tunnel of Atlantis), a submarine route of approximately 1,5 km.
Another must-visit place is the gulf located in Yaiza, formed through a volcanic eruption rapidly cooled due to flooding of the crater. Today, it is a green lagoon, due to the numerous algae that can be found there, and it has been declared a Natural Reserve.
Surely you’ve heard about the fire mountains or Timanfaya. It is said to have its origins in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when several volcanic eruptions caused the morphology of the island to change completely, leaving about a quarter of the island buried under lava and ash. Within the Timanfaya it is possible to travel on the back of a camel, going through the various volcanoes found in the vicinity. Even today there are some holes in the ground where temperatures rise quite high from the ground and sometimes columns of smoke can be observed rising to the surface.
And what better way to end our tour than enjoying the general view of Lanzarote. The Mirador del Rio offers a wonderful panoramic view of the whole island. At 400 meters, this is one of the most representative architectural creations of Cesar Manrique. We are certain you’ll be back!
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