Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The otherworldly volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote, one of the Canary ...
[+] Islands. getty The Canary Islands of Spain are best known among sun-starved Northern Europeans for their high-rise resorts, miles of golden beaches, and cheap summer getaways. Yet the biodiversity in these volcanic islands is remarkable, offering far more to see and do than their reputation as sun traps suggest.
Located just 77 miles off the coast of northwest Africa, Lanzarote is one of the driest islands in the archipelago. It often suffers from bouts of Calima , a strong, hot wind from the Sahara that brings high temperatures and reduced visibility due to the fine dust particles in the air. But that’s not what gives Lanzarote its nickname ‘Island of Fire’.
The island hasn’t experienced a volcanic eruption in 200 years, but that’s hard to believe given the heat emanating from the blackened lava fields and colorful craters of Timanfaya National Park. Volcanic Landscapes Of Lanzarote The volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote are unlike anything you'll find elsewhere. The island's 18th-century eruptions have sculpted a landscape filled with solidified lava flows, volcanic cones, and ash fields.
Down at the coastline, black and brown colors dominate, brightened up by the almost universal white color used on homes. Shades of reds, browns, and oranges dominate the landscape in Lanzarote's Timanfaya National Park. David Ni.
