SailBlog - Touring Lanzarote

Graham

18/10/2008, Volkswagon Golf Cross, Lanzarote

Today, we decided on a tourism day. Out at 8.30am, hired a car, and headed north east up the island towards Cueva de Los Verdes, a lava tunnel and cave system created during one of the many periods of volcanic activity Lanzarote has seen over the years.  The tour took us along about 1km of the 7km of tunnels and was extremely impressive.  A quick spot of lunch, back in the car, and off to the Timanfaya National Park, home of the 'fire mountain'.  The landscape here was incredible; a bit like how we imagined being on the moon could be but in a warmer and more breathable climate! A coach trip within the park gave us a guided tour with commentary on how the area was formed back in the 18th century.  We ended up in a restaurant called El Diablo where we had a coffee after looking at the open fumerole where you could have your dinner cooked if you had arrived before the restaurant closed....!  All in all, a very interesting day out, ending in a great meal in Lani's Steakhouse and Grill back at the marina. Sunday tomorrow, so a day of rest....