Caldera Blanca: The island’s largest volcano emerged from the sea
Never try to put out a flaming pan of hot oil by pouring water onto it – the result will be an...
Category: Nature
Nature
Famara Cliffs: Home of some unique plants
More than 300 different species of plants can be found in the Famara Massif. Not only is it home...
Montaña Negra: An ancient volcano in disguise
Halfway between Montaña Colorada and Caldera de Los Cuervos is Montaña Negra, so-called because of...
The Cueva de los Verdes Caves and Jameos del Agua: A mere fraction of a much longer tunnel
One of the most spectacular volcanic tunnels in the world runs all the way from the Volcán de la...
The Volcanoes Natural Park: The Beginning and the end of hell
The series of eruptions that took place on Lanzarote in the 18th century was one of the most...
Lanzarote’s largest desert: The mineral river of jable
Satellite photos of Lanzarote show how the island is traversed by a light coloured belt running...
Chinijo Archipielago Natural Park – A seabird’s paradise
On first appearance the Chinijo* Archipelago Natural Park, which encompasses the northwest coast...
La Corona Volcano: Arguably the most spectacular eruptions in Lanzarote history
In the north of Lanzarote there is a chain of volcanoes, La Corona, Las Calderetas, Los Helechos...
The Ajaches: A walk to appreciate the sheer age of these mountains
The Ajaches are some of the oldest mountains in Lanzarote. In fact, they had already formed long...
Culture
Traditional crop growing methods (I): Cultivation in sand
Despite its desert-like appearance, the El Jable region in the centre of the island is prime...
The inhabitants of La Graciosa: The short but difficult history of an isolated island
La Graciosa was the last of the Canary Islands to be populated, only a little over 100 years ago....
La Geria: A Crazy idea turned spectacular landscape
Not only is this winegrowing landscape one of the most famous sights in Lanzarote, but it also...
The isolated Ermita de las Nieves: Commissioned by the virgin herself
It is said that in the 15th century the Virgin Mary appeared to a shepherd where the Ermita de las...
Pirate attacks in Lanzarote: Terror of the seas
Throughout their history, the Canary Islands have been plundered time and time again, sometimes at...
The Ajaches Mountains: Could they be named after a traitor?
The Los Ajaches mountains at the south of the island bear no resemblance to how they once looked...
Montaña Amarilla Volcano: A mountain worthy of legend
Sixteenth century Italian poet Torquato Tasso wrote a famous epic poem in which he tells the story...