Enjoy my Lanzarote views
Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands, wears its volcanic heritage like a badge of honor. With a climate tempered by Atlantic breezes, this island is not just a place but a palette of stark contrasts—from the dark, lunar-like landscapes to the brilliant white of its traditional buildings. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Lanzarote has managed to balance human settlement with nature conservation in a way that feels both respectful and innovative.
The island’s identity is shaped by the creative spirit of César Manrique, an artist and architect whose vision ensured that development on Lanzarote stayed harmonious with the environment. His landmarks, like the Jameos del Agua, a concert hall, restaurant, and gallery set within a collapsed lava tube, epitomize this blend of functionality and beauty.
But Lanzarote is more than just a canvas for human creativity. Its vineyards, set in volcanic ash, produce wines as unique as the island’s terrain. The coastline offers a dramatic play of cliffs and caves, with beaches that range from golden sands to black volcanic shores. Surfers flock to spots like Famara, while sun-seekers cherish the quieter coves hidden along the coastline. In every respect, Lanzarote is a destination that defies the mundane, inviting visitors to explore its unique environment and vibrant culture.
National Park Timanfaya
At the heart of Lanzarote’s volcanic personality is Timanfaya National Park, a stark yet stunning landscape that serves as a vivid reminder of the island’s fiery birth. The park covers about 50 square kilometers and is almost entirely made up of volcanic soil. Its creation dates back to the 1730s when more than 100 volcanoes rose and erupted, reshaping the island's topology over six years.
Visiting Timanfaya is like stepping onto another planet. The Montañas del Fuego or Fire Mountains simmer with geothermal activity just below the surface. At El Diablo Restaurant, designed by César Manrique, chefs use this geothermal heat to grill food, offering a dining experience that’s literally powered by the earth.
The park’s landscape is protected; no one can walk through it unguided to preserve its fragile ecosystem and prevent erosion. This has kept Timanfaya starkly beautiful and unspoiled. The route through the park is a defined trail, where visitors can explore on coach tours that provide extensive information about volcanic activity and the history of this extraordinary landscape. The raw beauty and elemental force of Timanfaya make it a cornerstone of Lanzarote’s appeal to those who seek both adventure and contemplation.
The Camel Ride at Timanfaya
For those looking to add an extra touch of adventure to their exploration of Timanfaya National Park, the camel rides offer a unique vantage point from which to view the otherworldly terrain. These gentle creatures, perfectly adapted to harsh conditions, provide a slow and steady journey across the Martian-like landscape, making the experience both surreal and serene.
The camel ride route is carefully managed to ensure minimal impact on the environment, aligning with the park's conservation efforts. The ride itself is a throwback to a time when camels were crucial to survival and transport in arid regions, providing a historical context to the journey. As you sway gently on the back of these calm animals, the vistas of the volcanic landscape stretch endlessly, marked by occasional bursts of color from resilient plants that have adapted to this harsh environment.
The guides, often local to the area, share stories and facts about Timanfaya’s geology and the unique flora and fauna that inhabit the region. This interactive element enriches the experience, making the camel ride not just a tour, but a lesson in nature’s resilience and adaptability. It's a peaceful yet profound way to connect with Lanzarote's volcanic heart, offering a moment to reflect on the power and beauty of nature, making the camel ride at Timanfaya a memorable highlight of any visit to the island.
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Volcanic regions never fail to surprise. Those landscapes are always something to behold. I think to realise the scale of them and the power of the Earth is something that puts a lot of life into perspective.
This areas are huge and the stones come with sharp edges. You don't want to walk there. But it looks beautiful and they preserve a lot of this unique nature.
Where the Portuguese writer José Saramago, Nobel Prize for Literature 1998, lived.
He went to live in Lanzarote in 1993, where he died in 2010.
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It is an amazing landscape with a very special and untouched nature.
Great ride, I like those camel rides, magnificent scenery Lanzarote looks magnificent
Lanzarote has a nice mixture of tourist areas and nature. They kept the local style and it is always a bit windy.
Overall a great escape from work and cold Central Europe at Easter holiday.
It must have been cool to take a camel ride on Mars. I knew these animals were tough, but this much 😀
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I skiped the ride but the others did.
This animals and their owners do this job for living and yes, this is tough.
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Almost looks like you got your pic with the devil lol that cut out is wild and the tunnel view I have to say worth a million bucks it's crazy beautiful in it's own way and really carputers the eye.
Thanks but the credits for the photo skills from that picture are going to my beloved one. She took it with my phone.
The landscape is indeed like to be on the moon. I guess a few movies are made there.
The geothermal activity is something that always amazed me. Funny how people still think that nature doesn't offer us pretty much everything we need in this life.
You feel this power whenever you see all this "different" and untouched beauty.
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Amazing place. I spent some time on Tenerife but I would love to see the other Canary Islands as well. They say each of them is like a miniature world on its own :)
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Yeah, I've been on a few and can confirm that each of them is different