Transport
It felt a little too rushed with limited time at some points. El Golfo, fine re time. The second stop was for lunch, well too early for me so did nothing during that time when next door was the second stop of aloe vera presentation. I was last in queue for my purchases and could have done with more time - perhaps aloe vera place before lunch break?. Volcano park was rushed and could have done with more time there and cut out La Geria winery stop altogether for 1 sip of wine only, pointless!
Were the sky not blue in Lanzarote, you'd think you were on the Moon or Mars. They're both a bit far away, but Lanzarote is just 30 minutes by boat from Fuerteventura, which is a short time to travel for an otherworldly experience. You'll visit Timanfaya National Park, El Golfo and a winery – all in one day.
After an early pick-up, you'll go to the port to board the ferry to Playa Blanca. The action starts straight away with a visit to Timanfaya National Park, which is home to a third of the island's 100 volcanoes. Admire eerie landscapes of fantastic forms in shades of maroon, red, grey and black. You'll also be treated to a few party tricks courtesy of the geothermic earth below you.
On the park's coastal edge, head to El Golfo to see the green lagoon at the back of a black beach and the nearby Hervideros cliffs. They were formed by molten lava pouring into the sea. There's a stop to learn all about the benefits of aloe vera. Rounding off the day is a visit to a typical wine cellar in La Geria, where, for a supplement, you can sample some of the wine on offer.
