El Golfo, Los Hervideros and Salinas del Janubio
Playa Blanca to El Golfo
I drove from Playa Blanca towards El Golfo located on the southwestern coast of the island. Follow the LZ-2 road towards Yaiza, after 9-10km follow the sign to Salinas del Janubio and on to LZ-709.
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Salinas del Janubio
the impressive man made salt flats. Here most of the salt required is produced for the local fishing industry. My first stop, Mirador Salinas de Janubio, with some nice views over the salt flats and the mounds of salt. small shop and a good restaurant.
Two tranquil villages in the area La Hoya and Las Brenas. inviting beach of dark volcanic sand Playa del Janubio.
Continue on the scenic and coastal road LZ-709 towards Los Hervideros and El Golfo.
View point of Los Hervideros
Los Hervideros
here the Atlantic ocean roars each time of the surge of waves hits the cliffs of volcanic dark greyish lava. It is the constant surge of the waves, the thunderous sound of the ocean and the spray bursts upwards into the air against the volcanic landscape that makes it worth visiting.
El Golfo and the Green Lagoon
Coast view the Green Lagoon bay
From Los Hervideros on LZ-709, leave the coast for a few minutes and join LZ-703 signposted El Golfo. After approximately 1km approaching El Golfo village the road leads you to a small car park. Walking distance to the village and a short walk around the headland to the Green Lagoon, just follow the signs.
The Green lagoon
El Golfo is a half-submerged cone of a volcano, eroded by the sea over a long time. The half moon shape of the volcano walls exposing a mixture of red, dark grey, brown, coffee colours.
At ground level of the crater wall is the Green Lagoon, (Lago Verde, Charco de los Ciclos) a half-moon-shaped striking green lagoon. Here you can see people searching for Olivinas a strange, semi precious stones, used by local craftsmen to make jewellery.
The dark volcanic sandy Playa de Los Ciclos separate the Green Lagoon from the sea.
El Golfo the village
Restautantes/Tavernas
A small fishing village which is famous for its excellent fresh fish and seafood cuisine. Accommodation available hotel, apartments and individual smaller houses. Several restaurants along the seafront as well as on the opposite side of the main road that runs through the village.
Restaurante Bogavante, seafront restaurant, great menu. Nice wine list with excellent choices of Lanzarote Wine.
Casa Rafa Restaurante de Mar along Avenida Maritima. Outstanding cuisine, welcoming ambiance, lovely open-air terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
(My images below are over 10 years old, and I am very happy to have experience the earlier days of life in this small Lanzarote village).
Stay in the small village El Golfo
El Hotelito del Golfo Bright rooms en suite, individually decorated and most of them have a terrace or balcony.. Flat-screen satellite TV, a small fridge. WiFi available in public areas free of charge. Salt water pool open all year. Free parking.
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