Lanzarote covers about 350 square miles of land. Whilst famous
for its lunar landscape and volcanic rock, it also boasts some
of the most glorious sandy beaches to be found anywhere in the
world. A perfect place to enjoy the stunning sunsets for which
the island is renown.
Timanfaya National Park provides the opportunity of taking a
camel ride through the dramatic volanic terrain of the Fire Mountain.
Visit the stunning Cactus Garden, designed by Cesar Manrique.
Reclaimed from a disued quarry, it has over 1,400 varieties of
cacti and more than 10,000 plants! You can see that cacti have
some of the most spectacular flowers to be found anywhere in the
world - and are not all spikey!
Cueva de los Verdes is a network of underground caves with the
longest volcanic tunnel in the world. There is a stunning optical
illusion at the end of the hour long guided tour.
The Water Grotto is a must too with the unique albino crab -
found nowhere else on the planet; so close to the surface. Also
well worth a visit is the weekly Sunday market in Teguise. Starting
at 09:00, it bustles with activity and anyone who enjoys a good
barter is guaranteed one here!
Whilst there is no shortage of pizza, pasta and paella, typical
Canarian food is thick meat or fish stews served with bread. Watercress
soup is also a local speciality. A traditional starter would be
shrimps in garlic olive oil or octopus.
Also worth a try is meat, fish or vegetables served with 'con
mojo'. Mojo Verde being cool sauce flavoured with parsley
and coriander whilst mojo rojo is a hotter proposition
altogether made with chillies and peppers. Fish served as a main
course will be simply prepared - either grilled or fried and served
with a salad.
Locally produced wine is also worth tasting.
