We had breakfast in the apartment then set out. It was cloudy but warm when we left.
We drove to Timanfaya National Park. This is where the latest volcanic activity on the island took place, in the 18th century. It was very sunny and hot by the time we got there.
The only way to see the protected area is on buses which tour on a private road through the lava fields.
The heat from the underground volcanic activity still reaches near the surface in places - it's hot enough to barbecue meat over an open hole in the ground, and can set fire to dry material which is shown as a demonstration.
After leaving the park we drove to the village of Uga for a walk. This is in the La Geria area of the island, which is where grape vines are cultivated in the unique Lanzarote way. Each vine is grown in a depression in the volcanic ash, with a semi-circular wall built round to protect it from the wind. These are called zocos.
It was very hot for this walk, and quite windy at the top of the volcano we went round, Montana Tinasorla.
After the walk we had a drink at a bar in Uga then drove back via Puerto Del Carmen, which is the biggest tourist resort on the island.
After showering and changing in the apartment, we went out about 7 for a walk around town.
For dinner we went to the Beijing Chinese restaurant. This turned out to be an excellent choice - all you can eat for 6.50 euros. It wasn't a buffet like most, but à la carte from the menu, freshly cooked. Just keep ordering until you feel like stopping! And good quality too.
We drove to Timanfaya National Park. This is where the latest volcanic activity on the island took place, in the 18th century. It was very sunny and hot by the time we got there.
The only way to see the protected area is on buses which tour on a private road through the lava fields.
The heat from the underground volcanic activity still reaches near the surface in places - it's hot enough to barbecue meat over an open hole in the ground, and can set fire to dry material which is shown as a demonstration.
After leaving the park we drove to the village of Uga for a walk. This is in the La Geria area of the island, which is where grape vines are cultivated in the unique Lanzarote way. Each vine is grown in a depression in the volcanic ash, with a semi-circular wall built round to protect it from the wind. These are called zocos.
It was very hot for this walk, and quite windy at the top of the volcano we went round, Montana Tinasorla.
After the walk we had a drink at a bar in Uga then drove back via Puerto Del Carmen, which is the biggest tourist resort on the island.
After showering and changing in the apartment, we went out about 7 for a walk around town.
For dinner we went to the Beijing Chinese restaurant. This turned out to be an excellent choice - all you can eat for 6.50 euros. It wasn't a buffet like most, but à la carte from the menu, freshly cooked. Just keep ordering until you feel like stopping! And good quality too.
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