Those who dare to tackle the unpaved mountain road that leads to Cofete Beach will be rewarded with golden sand that stretches forever, mesmerizing wild waves, and a backdrop of the highest point on Fuerteventura. Cofete is cut off from the rest of the island by the rough mountain range […]
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The highest point on Fuerteventura rises directly from the beach splitting the Jandia Peninsula in half – one side dotted in resorts the other entirely remote. Hiking to the strikingly beautiful summit of Pico de la Zarza allows you to see the contrast from above, lovingly referred to as the […]
Along the west coast of Fuerteventura there are 120 million year old rocks that are older than the Canary Islands themselves. This area of geological significance and incredible beauty is called Monumento Natural de Ajuy – but how can such a statement be claimed? The oldest island in the archipelago, […]
In the northeast of Fuerteventura there is a dazzling desert hiking trail to a huge cauldron, Calderón Hondo and its lesser traversed conjoined twin Montaña Colorada. The two can be tackled in an exciting 3½ mile loop gaining 912’ feet in total, or for an easier day you can simply […]
On an island known for its phenomenal beaches, Parque Natural Corralejo is the place you cannot miss on your visit to Fuerteventura. Vibrant turquoise water against golden sand and black lava rock flanks one side of the road, while vast desert of dunes seem to stretch for an eternity on […]
The oldest of the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a beloved vacation destination with over 93 miles of golden beaches. Likely named for its strong winds, the island therefore is a favorite for windsurfers. It’s volcanic history has created a myriad of hiking trails and is considered a UNESCO biosphere reserve. […]
North of Lanzarote lies the Chinijo Archipelago, with La Graciosa as its largest islet. Sometimes referred to as the eighth Canary Island, it is the only inhabited island in the Minor Canaries. You can visit La Graciosa by ferry across El Rio, the river, as a day trip from Lanzarote. […]
Even if you didn’t plan on seeing it, the eye catching Monumento al Campesino is in the geographical center of Lanzarote begging adventurous day trippers to take a closer look. At first glance you will see the Monument to Fertility, created by the world renowned and beloved local sculptor, César […]
Away from the bustling tourist strip sits La Cabaña Macher Restaurante, unassuming in its locale and intimate in its design. A bit more upscale than many restaurants on Lanzarote, but fine ingredients and smart presentations create a fine experience. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, an open kitchen plan allows […]
Nonchalantly bringing you locally sourced, creatively presented, mouthwatering tapas – Habana 6 is my number one dining recommendation on Lanzarote. Located in the tourist town of Costa Teguise, the restaurant is hidden in plain sight. While you may not see it right away, as it is set behind the street […]
On Lanzarote’s southern coast is a beach of beauty and adventure. To get to Playa de Papagayo you can take many routes… Drive the bumpy dirt road and pay 3 euro to park, rent a bike and take that same track on two wheels, hop on a boat and cross […]
Playa Blanca is the popular resort town in the south of Lanzarote and nestled between its hotels you will find an isolated dormant volcano, the Red Mountain. To join the crowds and hike Montaña Roja de Playa Blanca you will take a 1¾ miles roundtrip lollipop loop gaining approximately 500 […]
Found in the center of Lanzarote in a town called Tias is the sixth highest volcano on the island, Montaña Blanca stands at 1952 feet. Translating to White Mountain, this pale slice of paradise was a blissfully quiet hike. To summit the mountain there is a 2 mile long trail […]
They call it the Red Mountain, but if you climb to the summit you will be rewarded with a rainbow of color. Montaña Colorada was the last of the volcanic explosions that created Timanfaya National Park from in Lanzarote 1730-1736, it is just a stone throw away from Montaña del […]
When the eruptions began that changed Lanzarote’s landscape forever, Montaña del Cuervo was the first to blow on September 12th, 1730. The volcanic activity would last for six years and result in an otherworldly landscape, a lava desert devoid of trees and with limited in vegetation. Many tourists flock to […]