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Natural swimming pools Los Charcones of Playa Blanca in Lanzarote Los Charcones is one of those places that reconcile you with the volcanic coast: natural pools of turquoise water among black lava and few people. They are next to the Pechiguera lighthouse, on a coastline with no signs or lifeguards. Before reading the whole article,…

Los Hervideros de Lanzarote visits volcanic cliffs Los Hervideros is a stretch of volcanic coastline in Yaiza (Lanzarote), where ancient basaltic lava flows – linked to the Timanfaya National Park environment (eruptions 1730-1736) – formed cliffs, sea caves and bays. When the Atlantic swell presses in through the cracks, the water bursts into foam and…

Lagomar Museum: Omar Sharif’s House in Lanzarote The Lagomar Museum is a house-museum excavated in the volcanic slope of Nazaret (Teguise, Lanzarote), with passages, terraces and rooms that merge with the rock. It is not a “museum” in the usual sense, but a house-work that can be visited on foot, going up and down stairs…

Mirador de Guinate (Lanzarote) The Mirador de Guinate is a natural balcony in Haría (north of Lanzarote) with open views of the Chinijo Archipelago -LaGraciosa, Alegranza- and the vertical cut of the Risco de Famara. It is a free, simple and, above all, quiet place. It is not unusual to arrive and find hardly another…

The Mirador del Río in Lanzarote In my case, when I go to the Mirador de Famara or the Ermita de las Nieves (another undiscovered viewpoint), I usually combine it with the Mirador del Río to enjoy the north of Lanzarote calmly. If the sky is unstable, I prefer to adjust the order and leave…

Playa del Risco (Lanzarote): how to get there, route along the Path of the Gracioseros and local advice Under the Risco beach is one of those jewels of Lanzarote that you will remember for the rest of your life. Getting there is part of the plan: a zigzagging path, wind that sometimes gets tight and…

Mirador Risco de Famara: how to get there, what to see and essential tips If there is one place in Lanzarote capable of taking your breath away with the immensity of the landscape and the brute force of nature, it is undoubtedly the Risco de Famara viewpoint. Located in the north of the island, this…

Lanzarote: guide to the volcanic island’s best beaches in Lanzarote Lanzarote is more than just a volcanic island: it is a true model of sustainable tourism, recognised as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993 and integrated into the Geopark of the Chinijo archipelago. Its coastline, shaped by unique geological phenomena, alternates between golden coves,…

Caleta de Famara discover this unique village of Lanzarote High level waves, the best spots to surf all day long and the widest range of surf courses for all levels, are just some of the reasons why the village of Caleta de Famara, located in the northwest of the island of Lanzarote, is usually one…

Lanzarote’s best windless beaches: Guide to a quiet paradise Lanzarote, one of the jewels of the Canary archipelago, captivates thousands of visitors every year with its unique volcanic landscape and exceptional climate, Lanzarote is also known for surfing. However, the constant presence of the trade winds sometimes raises doubts as to whether it is possible…