In Roman mythology, Vulcan was the god fire and volcanoes, iron forger and creator of art, weapons and armor for gods and heroes. Although reviews say that it lived under the Etna volcano, Lanzarote think that was where let out their anger. It is a land pierced by dozens of craters, volcanic mouths in his day.
Some, such as Timanfaya, just 250 years ago ... a trifle over geological time ... " On September 1, 1730, between nine and ten night, the ground opened in Timanfaya, two leagues of Yaiza ... and an enormous mountain rose from the bosom of the earth "according to the testimony of the priest Lorenzo Curbelo. The island was transformed by complete. Nine people were buried (Tingafa, White Mountain Maretas, Santa Catalina, seines, San Juan, Peña Leads, Testeina and Rodeos) and for six years, the lava spread across the south, covering a quarter of the island and filling las vegas nearby volcanic ash. In 1824 again begin Timanfaya eruptions. There were terrible famines and much of the population were forced to emigrate. Well, in this kingdom of the stone, I spent 5 wonderful days.
For a lover of nature, see these landscapes stone, these craters, the desolation of the stone made poetry has meaning .. an encounter with nature in its purest form .. even so touched by man, has respected the environment almost always resulting in an unforgettable paradise ....
I started the visit by the popular neighborhood of Arrecife Charco de San Ginés. Once a gap badly degraded, has become a nice addition to anchoring the lake where the fishing boats, the staff is dedicated to rowing and other water sports.
Nearby, I could see the two castles UNPO defending the coast from attack by invaders: San Gabriel. The Caribbean style, which would be watching over the island, maintains a narrow, much-photographed: the bridge of the Bolas.El another castle, that of Joseph Sann has become a modern art museum ... paaaasoooooo!.
Impatient, the next day after renting a car, I headed south, the volcanic zone, Timanfaya National Park. How to describe the feel, the look there before you, the most beautiful desolation that can be enjoyed?. Nothing, absolutely nothing but lava, completely black volcanic soil, slopes in craters impossible!.
The various eruptions, have left valleys covered in what they call "badlands", fields strewn with volcanic rocks, sharp as knives, impossible to walk, the size of a fist or a two-story house ...
yielded to the temptation of the foreigner and I went to see "camel stalls, consisting negociete up two by two tourists, riding a camel and give them a short walk ... I have to confess that I got ... I promise!.
preferred to address the park entrance and there, after paying the corresponding ticket, I interned until the only place where you can leave your car. Made available staff about buses (buses) are those that let you travel along the Mountains of Fire, if not completely prohibited as well.
Apart from the obvious fear of heights ... sometimes the buses are on the edge of the craters ... I enjoyed a unique spectacle. There are no words!.
different shapes and colors in a thousand and one mouths rocks ... that make you go back to their depth
Beneath the apparent calm of the landscape, volcanic temperatures, allow weeds to burn wood by simple contact
.. seas of tranquility in the form of sand eroded ... the battle of the mosses to conquer this realm of stone ... and as background noise, the dramatized story of what led to the eruption of s. XVIII ...
As I had provided a picnic, I went to another movie set: the cliffs of Famara.
Imagine a wall of nearly 800 m vertical completely over your head, accompanied by a beautiful cove with a rough sea ... that is Famara. Lulled by the surf, watching the dozens of surfers taking advantage of the constant wind in the area.
Tinajo., Yaiza ... The Gulf ... each a different view of the same ... I was heading the Hervideros. There again, nature in all its power.
lava flows, to reach the sea, cooled abruptly, forming galleries and sea tubes used as water spouts projected to go up strongly. The sound is horrid, frightening spirits and makes you retire before the force of the ocean.
I said before, even the work of man, is close to nature. This was observed in the area called the Geria.
Here, farmers have built a semirrendondeles with stones to protect the wind to their crops. The land filled with volcanic, rich in nutrients and get a fine wine: the ruddy, very valued internationally.
The next day I headed north, manmade, close to nature .... work of Cesar Manrique. Water Jameos is called Casa de los Volcanes ... his greatest work.
The jamming is formed by precipitating the roof of the tunnel, which usually happens when it exceeds 20 meters wide, or when gases accumulate jameos explosión.Los reveals the presence of the tubes volcanic and through several of them can be observed travel.
Jameos Water
were maximum architectural attraction designed by Cesar Manrique in 1968.Subiendo by a winding staircase to the next volcanic bubble, the Jameo Grande, 100 meters long and 30 wide, is reached a charming garden with a large swimming pool.
jameo In the past, has built a concert hall. The funny thing is that from the outside, you can hardly see the monumental building is so integrated into the landscape.
preferred not to visit two destinations for tourists: The Garden of Cactus and Cave of the Greens. I said nothing, I preferred to reach the northern tip of the island, the fishing port of Orzola, from where the boats towards the island of Graciosa.
I decided to do a section of hiking ... vain attempt!. The badlands happy not let me take a step to peace. To do just one km, taking about an hour. Although the result was worth it: the beach of Fariones for me alone!.
're at it, I arrived at the Mirador del Rio. Here again, the work of Cesar Manrique. A special gazebo, faded into the landscape, allows vision beyond the distance of the Graciosa .. yes, a fee of 4 €.
Ignoring the temptation, I moved a few hundred meters of the area and can see the same show ... for free!.
Back Arrcife, crossed the beautiful valley of Aria. Tally is an oasis in the middle of the island incomparable green, palm trees in the wind, like houses douars Bedouin ... a delight!.
dediqueé The third day was a "fringe", the few things that I had to visit the island. The Puerto del Carmen, turisitica area where they are, but with an architecture that destroys the landscape.
Teguisse Coast, a little monster where the only thing remarkable I saw were dozens of monoliths, built with volcanic rocks of the area ..
I do not know the reason why they are there. Worth mentioning the visit to the village of Teguisse.
was the capital of the island until 1900 + or -. It seems, therefore keeps the best era buildings: churches, palaces, stately homes .. even as it's only castle on the island of Santa Barbara, perched on a nearby hill and warned of attacks by pirates.
Walking through its streets is like do it for Havana or any other Caribbean city.
Farewell and closing such a beautiful look at the palm trees are in front of my room, were fading into the sunset ... pure poetry !...¿ can see that I liked Lanzarote?. Paco
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