Island of extremes

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Lanzarote is an island of extreme contrasts. From the rocky black lava that yields incredible fertility despite its barren appearance,

A scenic view of terraced vineyards on volcanic soil, featuring stone walls and green vines, set against a mountainous backdrop under a blue sky.
A landscape view featuring terraced farming on volcanic soil, with stone walls and green vegetation against a backdrop of a steep mountain under a clear blue sky.
A landscape view showing terraced farming with black stone walls, against a mountainous backdrop and clear blue sky, featuring succulents in the foreground.
A view of a volcanic mountain towering above a dry landscape with scattered cacti in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
A scenic view of a hillside with a white building at the top, surrounded by terraced land and cacti in the foreground under a blue sky.

You then encounter sweeping panoramic vistas including this from the Mirador del Río that overlooks the almost uninhabited island of La Graciosa.

Spanish for “the graceful”) La Graciosa is a volcanic island located two kilometres (one nautical mile) north of Lanzarote across the Strait of El Río.

Aerial view of a coastal town with white buildings near a blue sea, surrounded by sandy terrain and distant mountains.
A panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring a blue ocean, sandy shorelines, and distant islands under a clear sky. A boat is seen traveling across the water.
A person smiling and posing for a selfie with a scenic view of a coastline and ocean in the background.
A man stands on a rocky viewpoint overlooking a stunning blue ocean, with islands in the background and a small boat on the water.
A panoramic view of a rocky coastline with a clear blue ocean and distant islands under a bright sky.
A person standing on a rocky cliff overlooking a stunning coastline with a vibrant blue sea, distant islands, and a boat sailing in the water.
A person standing on a rocky cliff overlooking a blue sea with distant islands in the background.
A cluster of yellow and white daisies growing on rocky, dry soil.
A close-up view of pink flowers growing among rocky terrain under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A scenic view of a volcanic mountain with a barren landscape and small white houses scattered throughout the foreground.
A smiling person wearing sunglasses and a headscarf stands on a hilltop, overlooking a scenic view of blue ocean waters and distant islands under a clear sky.
A panoramic view of a coastline with a rugged, rocky landscape and a vibrant blue ocean beneath a clear sky.
A panoramic view of a coastal landscape featuring turquoise waters, sandy shores, and rocky terrain under a clear blue sky.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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