Connect with Lanzarote

Experience between history and nature: the Vega of San José

One of the little-known areas of Lanzarote, not far from the old capital. A corner full of history and with an important ethnographic heritage.

From the outskirts of Teguise we start walking along part of the historic path that linked Orzola with Playa Blanca. Depending on the season in which you do the experience, the vegetation changes in a surprising way, a sign of the fertility of these lands, which are covered with a green mantle after a few days of rain.

The first stop will be where the old Cortijo de San José and the hermitage of the same name were located. Here we discover the history of the modern era of Lanzarote, its religious traditions, but also the rural reality of the island of volcanoes.

We continue crossing the valley and we will have the opportunity to talk about the different systems of growing crops used by the farmers of Lanzarote.

Flora and geology come together to fill this corner with a special magic. Natural species that grow on land that is formed by the accumulation of sedimentary material from the erosion of the Famara Massif.

In the second part of the walk, a spectacular surprise awaits us before arriving at LTeguise and discovering the lime kilns and another of the hermitages of the ancient capital of Lanzarote.

Once in Teguise, we will take the opportunity to taste its typical cuisine or to visit the art gallery or the small artisan shops.

Liability insurance;

Accident and rescue insurance;

Guide and informative brochure about the environment;

Gift at the end of the experience

Transport

Lunch in Teguise

Any shop in town afetr the hiking

HISTORY OF LANZAROTE: DISCOVER ARRECIFE

Arrecife became the capital of Lanzarote in the second half of the 19th century, thus leaving aside its fishing and seafaring past. Not everything was erased from the collective memory, as we still have memories of that past that was so important for the entire island of Lanzarote.

In this activity of Connect With Lanzarote activity we are going to focus on the island's economy prior to the tourist boom and thus understand the figure of the Arrecife carnival: the buches.

A walk through the streets of the historic center to relive that past and those days of festivities and joy that are felt again on the days of the carnival.

Liability insurance;

Accident and rescue insurance;

Guide and informative brochure about the environment;

Gift at the end of the experience

Transport

RURAL WOMEN IN LANZAROTE

Appearances often deceive us and there are corners of the island where agriculture is still important.

Crops of potatoes, vines or tomatoes are hidden among paths that surround the volcanoes in one of the most rural areas of Lanzarote, far from the masses and with great heritage wealth.

In the municipality of Teguise, between the towns of Tiagua and Muñique, surrounded by jable (sand) and rofe (ash), one of the emblematic craters of the area rises: Montaña Timbaiba.

A route of just over 2 km, of easy level that takes us to discover the agricultural essence of the island and the role of the peasant women of these towns.

Liability insurance;

Accident and rescue insurance;

Guide and informative brochure about the environment;

Gift at the end of the experience

Transport

Glass of wine after the hiking route

A tribute hiking to the people of Lanzarote

I invite you to an exciting family walk at sunset through the Janubio area, where natural beauty combines with the history and traditions of Lanzarote.

The women have been the ones who spent entire days in the salt pans while the men spent months fishing. Women and children were in charge of having the “white gold” ready for the moment when the men arrived ashore with their boats full of fish.

Hard work, enduring the heat, the wind and the few rains; manual work from its collection to its drying process.

Discover what the work of the salt pans in Lanzarote was and is like. Also marvel at the landscapes dotted with golden tones as you discover the diversity of plants and animals that inhabit this unique ecosystem.

An adventure for the whole family, full of learning and wonder.

Liability insurance;

Accident and rescue insurance;

Guide and informative brochure about the environment;

Gift at the end of the experience

Transport