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City lights meet beachside bliss
Within 10 minutes of departing Lanzarote airport, you could be horizontal on the beach with a cocktail in hand. It doesn’t really get more convenient than the pretty resort of Matagorda, which is just a hop, skip and a jump from the island’s capital, Arrecife – perfect for anyone wanting a car-free holiday. Matagorda holidays combine the best of both worlds, with all the restaurants, bars and shopping of a city break, mixed with the chilled-out vibe of a relaxing beach resort.
For soaking up the reliable Lanzarote sun, holidays to Matagorda include a Blue Flag beach, with golden sand lapped by gentle azure waters. Watch the kids paddle, or just settle down to some seriously sandy R&R with a book. For lively evenings, the clubs and pubs of the bustling Puerto del Carmen are a short taxi ride away. Those wanting something more laid-back can head to the restaurants and bars around Matagorda’s picturesque town square and sample paella, fish or steak, washed down with good Canarian wine. Either way, visitors to Matagorda are in for an effortlessly enjoyable holiday.
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£476 ppExciting tours and activities
From priority access for attractions, to day trips to historic sites, here’s our must see activities in Matagorda
Nat Geo Day Tour: Volcanic Beauty of Lanzarote, Photography Tour
14 reviewsBecome a visual storyteller under the guidance of your National Geographic-trained photography guide. You'll pick up invaluable insights on capturing the perfect shot, be it in terms of composition, lighting, or narrative. After introducing the competitive element of the day, your guide will accompany you on the drive through Timanfaya National Park. During the tour, you'll get great views of Timanfaya's lunar landscapes, formed hundreds of years ago when a series of volcanic eruptions covered a quarter of the island in lava. Think rugged lava fields, brooding volcanic cones, and swathes of charcoal-grey ash. Stop at Islote de Hilario viewpoint to see the power of geothermal energy and enjoy the panorama. Travelling on to the fishing village of El Golfo, you will find a jumble of traditional buildings and bright boats which contrast with the black sand beach and the unusual green lake. It's a perfect location for capturing contrasting colour. Then, it's time to discover the ancient salt flats of Salinas de Janubio, another landscape saturated with drama and stark appeal. This area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and an important bird sanctuary – cameras at the ready. With a specialist photographer at your side, you'll gain new skills and fresh inspiration, plus a collection of striking images. As the day concludes on the terrace at Salinas de Janubio, unwind over a glass of wine or beer and a snack, while your photography guide reviews the day's photos and picks the winning shot.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: La Geria, Vineyards that Sprouted from Fire
44 reviewsWhen Timanfaya's six long years of eruptions ceased in 1736, the farmers of La Geria believed their fertile lands were lost forever under a thick layer of ash. But the local families needed to make the land productive again, and through sheer hard work and determination, they succeeded in creating the vineyards of La Geria. You'll start off with a scenic walk, following trails through private vineyards belonging to the family-owned bodega of Nacho Romero, opened exclusively for National Geographic travellers. As you soak up the unique character of these landscapes where vineyards are surrounded by volcanoes, the owner will explain how the layer of volcanic ash, known locally as ‘picón,' has shaped their cultivation methods, which are unique in the world. If you are lucky enough to find them ripe, you might even get to pick grapes straight from the vine as you hear Nacho or his wife Luisa, both winemakers, talk about the characteristics of volcanic wine. Back at the bodega after the walk, you'll be able to sample one of the artisanal wines that Nacho and Luisa make in their home winery. Next, you'll head to Bodega La Geria – another important component of the ecological wine making movement. The winemaker himself will show you around the bodega. Find out the secrets of the hollows, called ‘zocos' which shelter the vines from the wind, and discover the different varieties of grapes that thrive in Lanzarote's volcanic terroir. To finish, savour a tasting of one of the estate's renowned wines with local cheese and crackers.
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Timanfaya Volcanic Tour
746 reviewsThis half-day tour is Lanzarote in a nutshell. You'll call in at El Golfo lagoon, journey through Timanfaya National Park and visit the Salinas de Janubio. We'll even throw in a wine tasting session to round off the tour.First up, you'll visit the waters of El Golfo - it's emerald waters have starred in many a Hollywood film over the years. But that's just an appetiser for the main event – the visit to Timanfaya National Park. Famed for its moonlike landscape is dotted with lava fields and black rocks, you'll see the ‘Fire Mountain', to name but a few.We'll continue the tour with a stop in La Geria for a sip of some local wine before we reach Salinas de Janubio, the largest salt flats in the Canaries. Snap a few selfies with the miles of cotton-white salt mounds as your guide fills you in on the history of this all-important island resource. You'll even get a chance to try some, too.
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For a walk with a dramatic volcanic backdrop, El Cuervo Volcano, 20 minutes up the road in Tinajo, has signposted ‘low difficulty’ walking trails that take you around the volcano and inside the crater.
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