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The bits we really enjoyed were: the ferry trip, the visit to Mount Timanfaya and the geological "experiments" taking place. What we didn't like: wine tasting-a pointless exercise in trying to sell you wine (no tasting notes, no info, nothing) and the aloe Vera museum. Another pointless exercise in which the museum is a shop! And we were expecting to go to the Los Hervideros caves (as was advertised) and that didn't happen. Really disappointed generally for the money paid.
Were the sky not blue in Lanzarote, you'd think you were on the Moon or Mars. They're both a bit far away but Lanzarote is just 30 minutes by boat from Fuerteventura, which is a short time to travel for an otherworldly experience. You'll visit Timanfaya National Park, El Golfo and a winery – all in one day.
After an early pick-up, we'll go to the port to board the ferry to Playa Blanca. The action starts straight away with a visit to Timanfaya National Park, which is home to a third of the island's 100 volcanoes. Admire eerie landscapes of fantastic forms in shades maroon, red, grey and black. You'll also be treated to a few party tricks courtesy of the geothermic earth below you.
On the park's coastal edge, head to El Golfo to see the green lagoon at the back of a black beach and the nearby Hervideros cliffs. They were formed by molten lava pouring into the sea. There's a stop to learn all about the benefits of aloe vera. Rounding off the day is a wine tasting in La Geria.
