Geopark Description
Lanzarote is pure geology, underwater and moon-like landscapes, pristine water, thirsty land, palm-tree oasis, harmony between men and nature. The islands’ landscapes can be enjoyed all rear round, in sunny weather, fabulous beaches, volcanic valleys that are threatening and beautiful at the same time.
Lanzarote and the Chinijo Islands form a geopark of oceanic volcanic islands with not only an internationally relevant geological heritage, but also of great worth and conservation values, where it is possible to observe the interaction, through more than 15 Ma, between the volcanic, erosive and sedimentary processes, on land and water. All of it backed by the fact that it is an international tourist destination with excellent infrastructures that have been made the most of in order to promote and disseminate their geology.
Details
Geopark
Country
Spain
City / Region
Canary Islands
Website
Telephone
(+34) 34928811760
Geosites
Number of Geosites
68
International Relevance
24
Nearest Airports
Aeropuerto César Manrique-Lanzarote
Gallery
Enjoy the most beautiful landscapes and the most emblematic geosites in these unique and special territories.
Geosites
The Geosites are locals of geological interest that represent the existing geodiversity and have a high educational, tourist and/or scientific level.
Landscapes
The geodiversity is present in the landscapes, that are the cradle for all the existing biodiversity in these territories.
Uses and Customs
Geoparks are territories with a strong cultural and ethnological identity, which are represented by their customs and traditions. These customs and traditions have gained relevance throughout the centuries and became inseparable from the present and history of this regions and its people.
Traditions
Gastronomy
Experiences
The experiences that geoparks provide, trigger authentic experiences and unforgettable emotions.
Services
During your visit, geoparks have restaurants and accommodation available to complement and enrich your experience.
Restaurants
Accomodation
Museums / Interpretative Centre
Museums gather collections that allow us to better understand our existence and everything related to it. They are privileged spaces that tell us about the history of the Earth and life.