The Surprising Landscapes of Lanzarote

This island which has been destroyed so many times by the elemental forces of its volcanos and reborn again, shows some of the most incredible landscapes you may find on this planet, opulent vegetation next to bizarre forms of petrified lava. As the island is not very large, you can explore most of it in a day's excursion by car.

Tahiche:, wide extensions of black ashes at the foot of a uniquely bizarre mountain. The picturesque white houses of the village make an outstanding contrast to that. Close to Taiche are located the Casas Honda, volcanic caves that have been habited by the Guanches, the original inhabitants of the islands

Guatiza: here you find an enormous sea of cactuses. They were planted here as of a species of insects living in them was won a red pigment highly valuated in the past.

La Cueva de los Verdes: an incredible system of caves, of 7 kilometers length, which connects the volcano Corona with the sea. Inside those caves you will experience optical delusions (due to reflections) of the most surprising kind.

In the past the island's inhabitants used to hide up from the pirates here, and for invaders the Cueva de los Verdes frequently was a deadly trap.

Of particular interest for biologists will be a species of animal that exists exclusively here: the Langostino Blanco, a lobster of white color which is perfectly adapted to the conditions of life in those caves.

Los Jameos del Agua: a very special part of Cueva de los Verdes. Canarian artist Cesar Manrique created here a complex that combines the miracles of nature with miracles of architecture: here you will find swimming-pools, restaurants and even a ballroom.

El Mirador del Rio: a bizarre rock of 600 meters height, face to face to the island Graciosa, with an outstanding viewpoint.

Valle de Haria: is a beautiful valley offering surprising canyons of volcanic origins, palm-forrests with an extension of 150 km2, and a very picturesque small village.

La Geria: in this spectacular landscape with thousands of small volcanic craters you can see some of the world's most unusual vineyards: in small pits filled with volcanic ashes and surrounded by stonewalls are growing the grapes of Canary Islands' most famous wine, Malvasía.

Los Hervideros: picturesque forms of petrified lava.

El Golfo: a volcanic crater flooded by the sea, emerald green water contrasting with black sand.