Toen na zes lange jaren de uitbarstingen van Timanfaya in 1736 eindelijk stopten, dachten de boeren van La Geria dat hun vruchtbare land voor altijd verloren was onder een dikke laag as. Maar de lokale families hadden geen keus, ze moesten het land weer productief maken. En door hard werken en vastberadenheid slaagden ze erin om de wijngaarden van La Geria te creëren.
Je begint met een schilderachtige wandeling door de privé wijngaarden die in het bezit zijn van de bodega van Nacho Romero. Deze zijn exclusief geopend voor National Geographic reizigers.
De wijngaarden worden omringd door vulkanen. En terwijl je het opmerkelijke landschap in je opneemt, legt de eigenaar uit hoe de laag vulkanische as, lokaal bekend als 'picón', de teeltmethoden heeft beïnvloed. Deze methoden zijn uniek in de wereld. Als je het geluk hebt dat de druiven rijp zijn, pluk je ze rechtstreeks van de wijnstok. Ondertussen vertelt Nacho of zijn vrouw Luisa, allebei wijnmakers, je meer over de bijzondere kenmerken van vulkanische wijn. Terug in de bodega proef je een van de ambachtelijke wijnen die Nacho en Luisa in hun eigen wijnmakerij produceren.
Vervolgens ga je naar Bodega La Geria - een ander belangrijk onderdeel van de ecologische wijnbeweging. De wijnmaker zelf leidt je rond door de bodega. Je ontdekt de geheimen van de halfronde stenen muren, 'zocos' genaamd, die de wijnstokken beschutten tegen de wind. En je komt meer te weten over de verschillende druivensoorten die goed gedijen in het vulkanische terroir van Lanzarote. Tot slot proef je een van de beroemde wijnen van het landgoed samen met lokale kaas en crackers.
Nat Geo Day Tour: La Geria, wijngaarden die zijn ontsproten uit vuur
- Bewonder het unieke landschap van La Geria, een erfenis die de lokale boeren hebben overgehouden aan een reeks vulkaanuitbarstingen, en proef wat wordt beschouwd als een van 's werelds oudste wijndruiven - Malvasia Volcanica.
- Onder leiding van twee lokale wijnmakers kom je meer te weten over de traditionele teeltmethode van La Geria, uniek in de wereld en nog steeds in stand gehouden.
- Tijdens je exclusieve bezoek aan de privé wijngaarden van het landgoed Nacho Romero, die niet toegankelijk zijn voor andere groepen, wandel je met een van de eigenaars en wijnmakers door hun wijngaarden. Je komt meer te weten over de lokale druivensoorten en proeft ambachtelijke wijn.
- Lokale wijn- en kaasproeverij bij wijnmakerij La Geria in een exclusief gedeelte van de bodega, terwijl wijnmaker in detail het wijnerfgoed van Lanzarote uitlegt.
- Ontdek hoe de TUI Care Foundation betrokken is bij het behoud en de ondersteuning van deze unieke methode van wijnbouw op Lanzarote, een eiland dat is uitgeroepen tot UNESCO Biosfeerreservaat.
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- Deze tour omvat een wandeling van maximaal een uur over oneffen terrein. De afstand is ongeveer 3 km en de gids zorgt ervoor dat het tempo bij de groep past
- Niet geschikt voor zwangere vrouwen en gasten met rugproblemen
- Niet rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Niet geschikt voor gasten met beperkte mobiliteit
- Adults only
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- Eten niet inbegrepen
- Afhankelijk van de weersomstandigheden
- Engelssprekende gids voor alle nationaliteiten
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Gebaseerd op 44 beoordelingen van geverifieerde klanten
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Bernie & Sally
Uit Verenigd Koninkrijk - maart 2025Reisde met partner
35 - 44 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
Enjoyed the trip, information was very informative. Wine tasting was excellent May was very good at answering our questions and informing us about the ...
Detlef und Barbara Luckas
Uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika - maart 2025Reisde met partner
45 - 54 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
Es war eine sehr guter Tag alles hat gepasst. Sehr Schöne kleine Insel. Sehr guter Reiseführer
Resch
Uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika - maart 2025Reisde met partner
45 - 54 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
Die Tour war echt gut. Aber warum wurden wir nicht an unserem Hotel abgeholt. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste aus Playa Blanca. Und mussten zu Fuß eine v ...
Holleis
Uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika - maart 2025Reisde met partner
65 - 74 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
Informative visit. Generous tastings and snacks. Wines good and not too expensive. Good explanations.
Juli
Uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika - maart 2025Reisde met partner
18 - 24 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling4/5
Super Tour. Aber für die Leistung dann doch sehr teuer. Am Ende ist es nur ein Spaziergang und 4 Gläser Wein dazu. Nachgeschenkt wird hat nicht und es ...
Jenny Dorset
Uit Verenigde Staten van Amerika - februari 2025Reisde met partner
45 - 54 jaar
Uitstekend
Algemene beoordeling5/5
Very interesting to visit a'commercial winery' and then a 'farmers winery' loved the 2/3Km walk through the vineyard with instruction. Only thing not ...
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Sites & Bites: Salt flats and Malvasia wine in Lanzarote
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. Taste the fresh salt and 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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Full-day Northern Lanzarote art and sightseeing tour
A day full of art, nature, and mouth-watering flavours awaits you on this full-day tour of northern Lanzarote. Lazlo, one of our local expert guides, says, “This tour gives you a snapshot of Lanzarote through the eyes of the island's legendary artist, sculptor, and eco-warrior, César Manrique. He worked with local authorities to protect the island's natural beauty by introducing laws to keep buildings low—no taller than palm trees and always in the classic Canarian style.”Your first stop is the César Manrique Foundation, which was also his former home, built right into lava bubbles – impressive, right? This spot is all about blending art and nature, with funky sculptures, wow-factor walkways, and plenty of cacti to marvel at. Next, we'll head to the Cueva de los Verdes, a natural wonder created by ancient lava flows, where you'll stroll through the stalactites and stalagmites of this underground world. From there, we'll continue to the Mirador del Rio, a viewpoint designed by Manrique himself. After snapping up some epic photos of Lanzarote and the Chinijo Archipelago from up high, you'll stroll through the Valley of a Thousand Palm Trees – where a tradition of planting a palm for each newborn has made this village the greenest spot on the island. You'll love the charming white Canarian houses, vibrant Bougainvillea, and learning that Manrique lived and worked in Haria until his passing in 1992. After a fresh, locally sourced lunch in a cosy Canarian house, you'll wrap up this adventure at the quirky Red House in Arrieta, perched right by the sea.
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Timanfaya Fire Mountains and Camel Ride Tour
Blistered and beautiful, Timanfaya National Park is the jewel in Lanzarote's crown. This spectacular destination is home to the Fire Mountains, a treasure trove of biodiversity and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Monica, one of our expert local guides says, ‘The Fire Mountains are so special because, first and foremost, they are home to an astounding variety of plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. Our aim is to ensure the conservation of its ecosystems while promoting sustainable use of natural resources.'Begin your adventure with a scenic drive through these jaw-dropping landscapes. Gaze at the lava fields, craters, volcanic cones, and geothermal displays that make this park truly out of this world. Capture unforgettable photos as you learn about the park's fascinating volcanic history from your guide. Next, visit El Diablo Restaurant where cooking takes a twist - meals are prepared using volcanic heat - no electricity or gas needed.Finally, saddle up for a relaxing camel ride amid the dramatic scenery of Timanfaya. Absorb the panoramic views and soak in the tranquillity of this extraordinary landscape. It's a very special National Park, and this is an experience that will get you right into the raw natural beauty and power of Lanzarote's Fire Mountains.
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Tour of Teguise and LagOmar with a local guide
Two very different Lanzarote experiences share equal billing in this half-day excursion. You'll get to spend time mixing with locals in Teguise's Sunday market – the biggest outdoor bazaar in the Canaries – and lapping up the Hollywood stardust of the mythical LagOmar.
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This half-day tour is Lanzarote in a nutshell. You'll call in at El Golfo lagoon, journey through Timanfaya National Park and visit the Salinas de Janubio. We'll even throw in a wine tasting session to round off the tour.First up, you'll visit the waters of El Golfo - it's emerald waters have starred in many a Hollywood film over the years. But that's just an appetiser for the main event – the visit to Timanfaya National Park. Famed for its moonlike landscape is dotted with lava fields and black rocks, you'll see the ‘Fire Mountain', to name but a few.We'll continue the tour with a stop in La Geria for a sip of some local wine before we reach Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flats in the Canaries. Snap a few selfies with the miles of cotton-white salt mounds as your guide fills you in on the history of this all-important island resource. You'll even get a chance to try some, too.
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Lanzarote volcano tour with BBQ
Lanzarote's volcanic scenery comes into its own at Timanfaya National Park. This corner of the island is all peaks and craters straight from a sci-fi movie set. And it's all even more dramatic at sunset. So on this evening trip, you're in for a treat.
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Lanzarote tour with Timanfaya National Park and El Golfo
This grand tour of Lanzarote leaves no stone unturned. ‘You'll unearth the secrets of this volcanic island through the eyes of someone who has made it their home,' says Daria, one of our expert guides. Discover the island's spectacular green north and the volcanic south, visiting Timanfaya National Park, Jameos del Agua caves and a winery.
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Lanzarote Tour with Timanfaya National Park and Winery Visit
This exclusive excursion leaves no stone unturned. You'll discover the spectacular volcanic south, visiting Timanfaya National Park and Jameos del Agua caves. There are also visits to a winery and an aloe vera plantation as well as lunch in the Valley of One Thousand Palms.
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Cesar Manrique’s Lanzarote tour with Cactus Garden and LagOmar
With its vine-laden lava fields, exuberant architecture and otherworldly landscapes, Lanzarote looks and feels like something from a sci-fi movie set. This exclusive half-day tour takes in the Cesar Manrique Foundation and his Cactus Garden, followed by a visit to LagOmar. Rosa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Manrique convinced his fellow islanders to invest in tourism without overdevelopment, making sure any human impact is in harmony with our volcanic landscapes.'Manrique was admired by many in his lifetime, and his influence on Lanzarote's culture lives on. He was a versatile artist producing paintings, sculptures and architectural works, bringing sustainability to the forefront of his creations, long before it became a buzzword. You'll first tour his Jardín de Cactus, where 1,100 species of sculptural succulents are grown. You can see instantly how Manrique's skill and vision enhanced the barren landscape. Similarly, the Fundacion Cesar Manrique demonstrates that harmony between the built environment and nature can succeed. A visit to the artist's home-studio, built into a lava field, is ample proof. Your final stop of the tour will be at LagOmar, a stunning spot that seamlessly combines nature and art. This unique place is set in a volcanic quarry and includes features like a cave-bar, restaurant, and a museum. Local legend has it that Hollywood icon Omar Sharif briefly owned it, only to lose it in a game of cards.
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Northern Lanzarote Tour with Jameos del Agua and Teguise
Mother Nature's imprint isn't the only one that looms large in Lanzarote. This half-day tour takes a close look at one of the island's most famous sons. You'll visit his Jameos del Agua and Mirador del Rio viewpoint. And you'll also discover the oldest town in the Canaries, Teguise. Cristina, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Local artist Cesar Manrique was to Lanzarote what Gaudi was to Barcelona. His architectural vision and activism left us a unique style in harmony with our volcanic landscapes and also helped preserve the island – he was opposed to high-rise hotels, so very few were built.'The discovery begins at the Manrique-designed complex built around the Jameos del Agua volcanic caves. He converted them into a nightclub in the 60s. The stage is still in use, but the stars nowadays are the rare white crabs in a saltwater pond. Next, we'll cut through dramatic volcanic landscapes to the Mirador del Rio – another Manrique masterpiece. At almost 500 metres above sea level, it offers unbeatable views over the island of La Graciosa and its volcanoes.After calling in at an Aloe Vera producer to learn the secrets of this versatile plant, you'll pass through a string of pretty villages en route to Teguise. As the former capital of the island, this history-steeped village boasts a number of eye-catching palaces, convents, chapels and churches – all within walking distance of each other. Enjoy free time to wander around and take snaps in the town's atmospheric centre.
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