The cultivation of salt has always been fundamental in the island of Lanzarote as a food preservative. Firstly, it emerged as an economic complement to other activities such as agriculture and fishing. Little by little, a gap was made in the economy of the island until it became a benchmark Read more…
La Geria is an area located in the center / south zone that together with Timanfaya, make up the most characteristic landscape of Lanzarote. Its main charm is the unique landscape generated by the cultivation of grapes that became popular in the area as a substitute for the extensive cultivation Read more…
Considered the most important popular market of the Canary Islands. The market of Teguise has been seconded since the times when the Villa was the capital of Lanzarote. Held every Sunday of the year from 9:00 in the morning until 2:00 p.m., we can find the sale of handmade and Read more…
The Canary Islands do not have their own language. What they do have is a very deep dialect and claimed by many as a language and way of life. After several centuries being the commercial connection between Europe and America. The Canary Islands have been imbued with different words that, Read more…
Lanzarote is considered by many as one of the best places in Europe to practice scuba diving. The clarity of its waters is a fundamental factor but we also find a very characteristic underwater orography due to the volcanic origin of the island. The average temperature of the water is Read more…
Few places in Lanzarote can tell the story of the island better than Cueva de los Verdes. Located in the same volcanic tube that Jameos del Agua, Cueva de los verdes takes us deep into the bowels of the Volcán de la Corona and its devastating force. Used at the Read more…
Named for the water line that separates the islands of Lanzarote and La Graciosa, Mirador del Río has an unbeatable panoramic view. Taking advantage of an old military building, the viewpoint that is located 400m high offers us one of the most vertiginous cafes. In addition to the magnificent views, Read more…
The north of Lanzarote houses the largest concentration of Art and Culture Centers of Lanzarote. “Jardín de Cactus” is the first one when we go north from Apartamentos Tisalaya. The great genius César Manrique had recycling as a priority in all his works. On this occasion, it reconverted an old Read more…
The name of Lanzarote is a mystery. Like many other place names, its origin is unknown or uncertain. It is also called “The Island of the Volcanoes”, “The Fiery” or “Island of Fire”. There are many theories: Berber, Dutch, French, Guanche … But Lanzarote keeps its secret. It may come Read more…
In the center of the island of Lanzarote is the Al Campesino Monument. This Center for Art and Culture of Lanzarote designed by the artist César Manrique is a tribute to all those people who with their effort have worked the land. Before the arrival of tourism to Lanzarote, field Read more…