Discover a walking holiday in Lanzarote
The island of Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa is known for its year-round warm weather, beaches and volcanic landscape. It was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering unusual landscapes made up of lava lakes and craters, volcanic caves, golden sandy beaches and beautiful transparent waters.
Your first walking day will take you to Timanfaya National Park, the only national park in the Spanish network that is of an eminently geological nature, since it is the result of the volcanic eruptions that took place between 1720, 1736, and in 1824.
The absence of vegetation, the extreme ruggedness of the terrain, the variety of colours, the silhouettes of the volcanoes and the jagged coastline – all of these make Timanfaya extraordinarily beautiful.
Your guide will also take you to La Geria, one of Lanzarote’s biggest surprises. A large area covered by little fragments of black volcanic sand deposits from the eruptions of Timanfaya have been used by Lanzarote farmers for growing vines.
The resulting wines, with their designation of origin, are special and internationally renowned. You will have the opportunity to try some of this wine at one of the wineries, as you take in the beauty of your surroundings.
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Holiday Highlights
- Seven nights half board in Costa Teguise
- Selected drinks included with dinner
- Suite for twin or sole occupancy – no single supplement
- Entrance to Timanfaya National Park
- Entrance to Jameos del Agua
- Three guided walks unearthing the best hiking trails the island has to offer
- Local knowledgeable walking guides because who knows the area better?
- Explore Lanzarote’s breath taking geology
- flora & fauna
- Flights included from your local UK regional airport
- Transfers & luggage included as standard
Itinerary
Day One – Arrival Day
Flight to Lanzarote. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, H10 Suites Lanzarote Gardens for Seven nights half board accommodation. Transfer time 20 minutes.
Day Two – Walk One
Today you will discover the amazing world of volcanoes. Your day begins with a drive towards the south west of the island to the area affected by historical volcanic eruptions which occurred in 1730 and 1824. The first part of the visit will be a guided hike of just over 4 miles, where your guide will lead you across lava fields to reach a crater and explore the inside of a volcano. You then visit the fascinating Timanfaya National Park where in some points, heat still remains a few metres under your feet. Later, you will enjoy a bus tour designed to take you through the spectacular alignment of volcanic cones of this truly fantastic National Park. Distance: 4.5 Miles, Ascending: 200m Descending: 200m.
Day Three – Free day
Free day in resort.
Day Four – Free day or optional excursion to El Golfo – Salinas de Janubio and Playa Blanca.
The tour will start by visiting the volcano El Golfo and the Green Lagoon. The gulf is part of the coastline which is covered with lava from the latest eruptions. This volcano is a wonder of nature, as inside the crater there is a permanent lagoon that algae have coloured a vivid bright green. Set amongst the black sand beach and lava cliffs makes this a worthwhile site to see. Afterwards, we will drive to a spectacular place where the ocean breaks, called Los Hervideras. From this point, you will begin a walk along the coast to the biggest salt flats of Lanzarote, Salinas de Janubio. Following this, you visit Playa Blanca where you will have free time to enjoy this beautiful area located in the south of Lanzarote, with fantastic views of neighbouring Islands Fuerteventura and Lobos. 2.5 Miles.
Day Five – Walk Two
Today’s walk will take place in the north of Lanzarote. This route starts in Ye, from this town your trek ascends towards the crater of La Corona volcano. During the walk one can enjoy beautiful views of vineyards and spectacular lava flows known as “malpais” with huge basaltic blocks extending down to an emerald coast of white sand. Later on, the route will go along the highest part of Famara Cliffs. These cliffs are a marvel of nature, a huge wall of rock of more than 500m high rising up from the sea and 22km along the northwest coast. During the walk along the edge of the central part of the cliff you will be able to enjoy the fantastic views of Chinijo Archipelago, a group of islets situated at the north of Lanzarote. After this walk, your coach will take you to an Aloe Vera farm where you will be able to learn about this special type of agriculture. The final destination of today is Jameos del Agua, located inside a volcanic tunnel produced by eruptions of the Corona Volcano, Los Jameos is located in the section of the tunnel that is closest to the coast. It owes its name to the existence of an interior lake caused by infiltrating sea water, and which gives rise to a unique fascinating geological formation. The walk today is nearly 5 miles.
Day Six – Free day
Free day in resort.
Day Seven – Walk Three
You will visit a wine-growing zone of Lanzarote, an area of consequence of historical eruptions that occurred on the island, which covered large areas with volcanic sand deposits. This area has turned out to be one of the most fertile parts of Lanzarote and due to a particular microclimate it allows cultivation of an exclusive grape variety, the volcanic malvasia. Your guide will lead you on a walk first through vineyards and volcanoes of this area, which offer superb views of the island’s landscape. As a final part of the visit, you shall make a stop at one of the wineries to taste wine produced here for those who wish to do so. 6 Miles.
Day Eight – Departure Day
Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Accommodation
The H10 Suites Lanzarote Gardens is in Costa Teguise, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Lanzarote, with its beautiful beaches and an extensive range of sports and services. The well-known Playa de las Cucharas, with its long promenade by the sea, is just 250 metres from the hotel. All guests will be accommodated in spacious suites that include a separate bedroom, living room with sofa, kitchenette and terrace or balcony with garden views.
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