Lanzarote: 3.. 2.. 1.. Landing On The Moon

The fourth largest island of the Canaries, the less touristic one but surely a mix of unexpected scenarios that easily make you fall in love with this little piece of land chilling in the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean and only 200 km away from mysterious Morocco.

This island can satisfy the taste of different travelers, starting from the white beaches and turquoise water of the southern coast, like Playa Blanca or El Papagayo both evoking a tropical setting but with an European taste, you'll find shops, clubs, restaurants and lounge bars.... but if you're looking for something less touristic and more nature oriented, the northern part can be the answer to your requests...

Straight roads run from south to north passing through the wine region (La Geria) where each vine grows in volcanic lapilli protected from the constant wind by low curved walls composing an interesting and unique design.

Few kilometers away toward the western coast rests the Timanfaya national park, driving in this area will give you a hint of what walking on the moon is like, the eruption of the 1800 has covered the area with lava... the destructive force of the many volcanoes left a vegetation free area, the grey/reddish colors shines under the sun, and the clouds shades passing quickly on the smooth hills and craters offer a unique view but also, reminds you how powerful nature can be....

Going northward you'll be able to spot small villages here and there, they stand as shining white oasis in the flat prairies, among cactus gardens and aloe vera plantations... the prettiest one is for sure Harieta: a little white town among palm trees, you can have papas Arrugadas with mojos here sitting under a shiny bougainvilleas in the town centre....

But don't miss the pescados which is absolutely delicious and not expensive at all!!!!

If you're not claustrophobic, then have a tour of the volcanic caves, Cueva de los Verdes, will bring you in underground tunnels, to a natural and evocative space where once a month symphonic concerts take place.....

If you like a quiet place to rest your head at night, choose Campo Caleta in Arrieta, you'll wake up hearing the waves and the swimming pool is a nice treat at dawn while the sun slides behind the hills... perhaps enjoying a glass of white Malvasia.....

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Thanks Sanna, Simona, Emanuele and Matteo