Category Archives: Canary Islands

Salinas de Janubio View in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

A geometric patchwork of peach, tan, blue, and white saltpans sit beside a half moon lagoon, each a different color depending on the stage of production in salt making. Salinas de Janubio is one of the last salt flats on … Continue reading

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El Lago Verde & Seafood in El Golfo, Lanzarote

El Golfo is an idyllic seaside fishing village shaped by the volcanic eruptions of 1730 that formed Timanfaya National Park, known for its otherworldly green lake and fresh seafood restaurants. Entering town you are greeted by Playa de El Golfo, … Continue reading

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A Look at Los Hervideros on Lanzarote, Canary Islands

When the eruptions of 1730 through 1736 on Lanzarote Island created Timanfaya National Park, the lava flowed until it reached the sea. There it cooled in an instant, coupled with erosion from the battering of fierce powerful Atlantic Ocean waves … Continue reading

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Exploring Lanzarote of the Canary Islands

The Canary Island of Lanzarote is a homogeneously whitewashed paradise. Its lack of high rise hotels and use of traditional color is largely credited to César Manrique, an artist of great influence who was born and died on the island. … Continue reading

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Guide to Visiting the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are a treasure trove of adventure in the Atlantic Ocean with black sand beaches, turquoise water, enchanting forests, vast desert dunes, endemic species, and the third highest volcano in the world. Though the territory belongs to Spain, … Continue reading

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