Sites & Bites: Salt flats and Malvasia wine in Lanzarote
Excursions & day trips

Sites & Bites: Salt flats and Malvasia wine in Lanzarote

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Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll learn about traditional salt harvesting at the largest salt flats in the Canaries
  • There's a visit to Lago Verde, a green lagoon in an old volcanic crater, on the agenda
  • There's free time in El Golfo to check out the local seafood restaurants under your own steam
  • You'll see how wine is produced in Lanzarote's dry climate, and sample some for yourself
  • Your guide knows Lanzarote like the back of their hand, and will share their insight with you
What to expect

Journey through Lanzarote's volcanic landscapes and culinary traditions on this tasty tour. Your adventure begins at Las Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flats in the Canary Islands. Learn about how it's traditionally harvested, with techniques dating back to the 19th century. The white salt contrasting with the island's dark volcanic terrain makes this place perfect for practising your photography skills.

Continue to El Golfo, a fishing village on the island's west coast. You'll stop by Lago Verde, a green lagoon in an old volcano crater that's coloured by the algae in the water. The lagoon is separated from the sea by a black sand beach, contrasting with the green water of the lagoon and the deep blue of the sea. During your free time in El Golfo, you can explore the town's plentiful oceanfront restaurants at your own pace. While food isn't included in this part of the trip, local favourites such as grilled fish and papas arrugadas, AKA wrinkled potatoes, are well worth trying. This Canarian specialty is boiled in heavily salted water until the skin wrinkles and forms a salty crust, typically served with a red or green mojo sauce.

Finally, you'll visit La Geria, Lanzarote's wine region, known for its unique production methods. Vines are grown in pits dug into the volcanic soil and protected by stone walls called zocos. This helps the vines thrive despite the dry conditions and strong winds on the island, which then produces the island's renowned Malvasia wine. You'll wrap up your tour with a wine-tasting session, sampling the flavours Lanzarote is known for while taking in its volcanic views.

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What to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food and drinks not included
  • By choosing this TUI Collection experience, you're contributing to TUI Care Foundation projects around the world, which help local communities thrive and benefit from tourism. Thanks for your help
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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