Lanzarote

You hike to the traditional village of Uga, where Arabian camels are still bred to this day, after that you proceed into the very lauded wine-growing region of the island, where the countless craters on the ‚Picón‘ (volcanic ash fields up to a size of 2.5 m) enable a very special way of viticulture. Volcanic rocks arranged in a semi-circle protect the vines from the wind and the layers of lapilli accumulate water perfectly. Should the opportunity arise, we highly recommend you do not miss out on sampling local wines.

Visit to the Tanit Museum in San Bartolomé, before you reach the geographic middle of the island at the ‚Monumento al Campesino‘. Onwards through the windy ‚goats cheese area‘into the white-washed little village of Nazaret. This village became famous once the actor Omar Sharif purchased a chic villa here. Today it is an open-air museum (LagOmar) with a restaurant attached.

En route is the open-air museum Teguise, up until 1852 the capital of the island. Please take time for a wander around the alleyways leading between the noble houses and palaces. With a view onto the ‚Castillo Sta. Barbara‘ you ascend to the pilgrimage chapel ‚Las Nieves‘, from where you enjoy a sublime view onto the Bay of Famara, a popular surfer‘s spot. After that you reach Haría, the so-called ‚Valley of 1000 palm trees‘ and final residence of Manriques.

Descent to the coast through the oasis-like ‚Valle de Temisa‘, also called the ‚Valley of 1000 Flowers‘. The hiking path starts off slightly steeper and meanders slowly between cultured terraces of the Barrancos downhill all the way to the sea, where the sandy beaches of Arrieta invite you to a proper swim in the Atlantic. Then enjoy fresh fish prepared in one of the excellent restaurants with seaview before taking the bus back to Haría.

In the little village of Máguez, situated amidst a fertile valley with almond and fig trees, is the start of an ancient path connecting villages to Yé, which means ‚the end of the world‘ in ancient Canarian. Here you have the option to climb up the volcano ‚Monte Corona‘ (609 m). After that you descend to the Northern coastline to the ferry port of Orzola, a lovely town impressing with its blue- and white-washed houses and its plain but especially great fish restaurants.

Today you have a choice: either embark on a trip to the picture-perfect island La Graciosa (‚the Graceful‘) with a 20-minute crossing directly from Orzola, or visit the mystic magic worlds of César Manrique. On ‚La Graciosa‘ a circular hiking tour awaits with views onto the now uninhabited rocky islands of Alegranza and Montaña Clara. Alternatively, you can visit caves embellished by Manrique, and Punta de Mujeres, a charming holiday resort inviting you for a swim.