Volcanic Island : Lanzarote

The First Look

 Volcanic Crater From  Distance at Timanfaya .

When I first landed in UK , I was like that new  kid on the block ,  super excited  about everything visual .

Every scene, road, colonial kind hut houses, country side, lush green woods, stone paths looked picture perfect.

I used to take out my camera at every scenic siting. It took some months for landscape beauty to sink in and look part of “normal”.

And hence, when planning a vacation , the said experience triggered one to explore a different side of Spain, which otherwise is popular for its bull fights, architectural marvel, medieval castles & Madrid-Barcelona.

PS0: All above is build-up, the real reason -> This was the only place in Europe to have higher temperatures (>20) in March ;) . Like other Brits we too were dying for Sun, you see.

PS1: I told you, one is incapable of writing kuchi koo , mushy  travel posts.

PS2: Growing older makes you blunt nai ?

PS3: But one did research a lot to zero –in on this Canary island and choose it over Barcelona and other cute looking Spanish contenders. Mind It!!

Now, I leave the readers to breathe taking mars -like views ahead.

With travel fact file in the end (yes one wants you to go through to the whole post  for that)

PS4: Btw, loved Spanish people!!they are vibrant, exuberant and extremely friendly lot.

Mars Like Lanscape
Of 18th Century Volcanic Erruption Remains At Timanfaya

Up And Close With Crater
Timanfaya National Park 

Island Hoping.
Lobos Island ,On The Way To Fuerteventura 

The Meta Data:

Where?

Lanzarote, Canary Islands , Spain.

Why?

While each island of the canary group offers a unique experience,

This was chosen for it having volcanic craters and its proximity to Fuerteventura, neighboring island offering white sand - turquoise blue beaches.

When?  

 If you reside in northern part of the globe, this is best budget place to escape shivery winter months.

 Spring, Autumn – best time, also avoids crowd.

 Summer – hot but not too hot.

 Winters – Peak season.

Things To Do?

• Timanfaya National park for up and close look at volcanic craters.
• Black and secluded Beach: Papagayo
• Island hoping – Ferry trip to nearby island Fuerteventura & Lobos for white beaches and turquoise blue water.
• For adrenaline junkies – Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Para gliding, Surfing.
• And for usual tourist stuff – island tour, resort offerings and street shopping.

At Adjoining Island .
Fuerteventura

Sandune Beaches
Corralejo

While Driving Along the Island.