El Golfo – Charco de los Clicos o Charco verde, Lanzarote

Continuing trip from direction Los Hervideros you drive until you come to a fork in the road, right goes to El Golfo, left to the free car park at Playa de Los Clicos. From here one explore the bizarre eroded lava rock formations by foot. Perhaps not quite as special as its reputation, but worth seeing is the green lagoon Charco de los Clicos. The small lake owes its distinctive green color to a type of algae that has settled due to the high salinity of the lake. Sit on the beach at Playa de los Clicos and take a dip into the cool water.

Drive back to the aforementioned fork and take the road to El Golfo. Park just outside the village. To the left of the car park a path leads you to a viewpoint above Charco de Los Clicos. Whether you’re hungry, need a glass of good Canarian white wine, or your children want to let off steam, take a trip to the beautiful fishing village El Golfo.

El Golfo really comes into its own in the evening when the sun goes down, and the last rays glistening on the water. Take a seat in one of the small, cozy oceanfront restaurants and tantalize your taste buds. To ensure a seat, it’s better to visit El Golfo during the week rather than at weekends