Silversea Luxury Cruises A ARRECIFE (Canary Islands)

On this photo tour, uncover hidden gems of Lanzarote that will inspire your creativity. You will see some of the most varied and dramatic landscapes of the island, such as crater lakes, volcanic mountains and sea caves. Whether you're a beginner or advanced photographer, everyone is welcome to participate in this tour.

Caletón Blanco

After tendering ashore and a 200-meter walk, depart the pier by private van for your first stop, Caletón Blanco. Located in the quaint fishing village of Órzola, this beach stands out for its pristine white sands, dotted with volcanic lava and a natural swimming pool filled with turquoise waters. After taking some photos and perhaps a lounge in the sun, re-board your van for your transfer to Mirador del Rio.

Mirador del Rio

Mirador del Rio is an iconic lookout point on a cliff, offering a bird's eye view of three small islets known as the Chinijo archipelago. La Graciosa, the largest of the islets, boasts otherworldly volcanic cones framed in shades of ochre and beige The building at the lookout point was designed by renowned architect, Cesar Manrique, who perfectly integrated the structure into its volcanic surrounds. After taking some magical photos of the site, re-board your van for your transfer to La Geria Winery.

La Geria Wine Tasting

Taste some wines from the region at La Geria Winery with peanuts provided to satisfy your appetite. You might be wondering how a dry, windy island such Lanzarote can produce excellent wines. You'll find the answer by looking at the "geria," a cone-shaped hole dug into layers of volcanic gravel several meters deep. A vine is then planted in the center, where it is protected from the elements. After capturing some memorable photos of the landscape, re-board your van for your transfer to Las Salinas.

Las Salinas

Next, visit Las Salinas, which is Spanish for "the salt flats." Salt used to be a vital commodity of the Canary Islands. Back in the 1940s, there were 26 salt production sites on the island of Lanzarote alone. While most of these are gone today, the Janubio salt flats have been preserved. You will find several spots around the salt flats to capture unique shots of this panoramic piece of history. After taking in the site, re-board your van for your transfer to Los Hervideros.

Los Hervideros

Next, come upon a series of jagged sea cliffs known as Los Hervideros. Underneath these cliffs are an abundance of caves produced by the erosion of lava. When the waves enter these caves, the appearance of a bubbling and boiling sea is ignited by the power of the ocean. Time will be made available to wander the pathways and photograph this special force of nature in action. Afterwards, re-board your coach and transfer to your final stop, Charco de los Ciclos.

Charco de los Ciclos

Lastly, you'll reach the west coast of Lanzarote, where you'll come across a lagoon inside of a volcano crater. The most striking aspect is the bright green color of the lagoon, pigmented by green algae at the bottom. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your van for a 1-hour transfer back to the ship.

Drive an environmentally-friendly Twizy electric car through Lanzarote during this exhilarating half-day excursion.

Island Drive by Twizy

After tendering ashore and a 200-meter walk, board your coach for an approximately 20-minute drive to Puerto del Carmen. Upon arrival, meet your ride, an electric car known as a "Twizy." This two-seater vehicle originally debuted as a concept car at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, designed by Francoise Leboinne and Luciano Bove. Several years later, Nissan adopted their own variation of the design before it was finally adopted by Renault, it's current manufacturer. In 2012, the Twizy was the top-selling electric car in Europe. Receive a short safely and operational briefing of the vehicle before setting off on your guided self-driving tour.

César Manrique Foundation, Campeseino Monument

Your first stop will be the César Manrique Foundation, located at artist Manrique's former home. Surrounded by an extraordinary palm grove, the residence turned museum is a stunning example of the island's classic architectural style. Formerly the ruins of a historic manor, Manrique restored the home while managing to preserve its original charm, harmonizing the property with the surrounding flora. Next, you'll pass by the Campesino Monument, a sculpture also constructed by Manrique, serving as a tribute to fertility. The sculpture is made from discarded water tanks of the Conejero farmers, a reminder of their perseverance to produce crops in the challenging volcanic terrain of the island. Time will be made available for photos before re-boarding your Twizy and driving to the next location.

Volcano Cuervo

Next, come upon Volcano Cuervo, which is credited with transforming the landscape of Lanzarote into the otherworldly, lunar appearance it has today. Located in a unique (some say apocalyptic) setting, stand at the foot of the volcano and take in the black sea of solidified lava that surrounds it. After the volcano erupted for its one and only time in 1730, it came to be a symbol of Lanzarote's transformation and resilience.

At the conclusion of your tour, a 15-minute rest top will be made at La Geria Winery. A café onsite is available for refreshments at your own expense. Afterwards, transfer to Puerto del Carmen to drop off your Twizy and re-board your coach for an approximately 45-minute transfer back to the pier.

Explore a trio of the most important landmarks on Lanzarote Island through the eyes of artist César Manrique during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Arrecife, Iconic Landmarks Created by César Manrique

Depart the pier for a scenic tour of three of the many top destinations inspired by César Manrique's pioneering vision of how man and the environment interact. To this day, his vision still influences how Canary people think about their islands, and especially, Lanzarote. This artist from Lanzarote knew how to transform the volcanic caves into places full of peace, silence, harmony and beauty. The blue, white, green and black colours get mixed up, and give these places their amazing pulchritude.

Guided Visits to the Mirador Del Río Viewpoint, Cueva de Los Verdes and Jameos del Agua

An approximately 40-minute drive north brings you to your first stop, Mirador del Río, an incredibly panoramic viewpoint created by Manrique on an approximately 1,560-foot-high (about 475-metre-high) escarpment called Batería del Río. Following your visit, re-board your coach and proceed for guided tours inside the stunning Cueva de Los Verdes and Jameos del Agua. Both are part of an approximately 3.7-mile-long (about six-kilometre-long) lava tube formed about 4,000 years ago when La Corona Mountain erupted. Molten lava continued to flow as the surface hardened, which, in turn, led to the formation of the tubes, which run down under the Atlantic Ocean.

Large Caverns, Illuminated Cave Walls, Volcanic and Architectonic Elements, Free Time

The word 'jameos' refers to the large openings in the tube that formed when parts of the roof collapsed due to a pressure build-up caused by the volcanic gases. One such cavern, Jameos del Agua, forms the entrance to the Cueva de Los Verdes, whose cave walls are illuminated by colourful lights. It is these open-air caves that Manrique used as the centrepiece for the attraction; places where the buildings engage in a constant dialog with the natural surroundings, making the volcanic and architectonic elements blend in tandem. Following your tour, some free time is made available to explore your surrounds at your leisure. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Experience the lunar-like beauty of Timanfaya National Park, and a private tour and tasting at a salt pan during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Arrecife, Timanfaya National Park, Guided Walking Tour, Lunar-Like Volcano Route

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to Timanfaya National Park, famous for its volcanos and similarity in appearance to Mars and the Moon. If it were not for the intense blue of the sky, many photos taken in Lanzarote could be mistaken for its lunar-like landscapes. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of Timanfaya National Park and a route leading towards the volcanoes. Along the way, learn about your surrounds and marvel at the spectacular panoramic views of the unusual landscape.

Salinas del Janubio, Private Tour and Tasting

Next, re-board your coach and continue on for a private tour of the Salinas del Janubio. Here, see locals working on the salt pans, and the Bodega where they keep the salt. Afterward, proceed for a tasting of their salt flower, a form of pure salt collected according to very traditional techniques of marine origin. This salt is collected manually, and does not go through any industrial process. It is stored in containers for a year, allowing the sun and wind to dry it into a pure product, produced without additives or transformation, and with very limited production.

Los Hervideros, Waves Crashing into the Caves

Salinas del Janubio was once cropland terrain, but, in 1895, the locals turned them into salt pans as a way to better-preserve their food and achieve a salt source within the island. The rich colours and architectonic shapes, combined with the black sand from Janubio Beach, give it a singular, striking image. Leaving the salt pans, re-board your coach and head for a visit to Los Hervideros, an amazing natural phenomenon in which waves force water into the labyrinth of caves with such dramatic power, it appears as if the sea is bubbling and boiling. Following this once-in-a-lifetime experience, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

If you are a nature and astronomy lover, experience one of the best places in the world to observe the heavens during this unforgettable, half-day stargazing excursion with an astrophysicist.

Arrecife, Mojón-Guenia Enclave, Small Valley, Volcanoes, Stargazing, Moon Craters, Planets

Depart the pier with your astrophysicist guide for the short drive to the Mojón-Guenia enclave. Upon arrival, your journey through the universe takes place in a small valley sheltered by volcanoes, with very little light pollution. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of identifying constellations, and observing moon craters and planets.

Expert Commentary from Your Astrophysicist Guide, Wine Tasting

Whilst observing the night sky, learn about the cosmos from your guide, who is also on-hand to answer your questions, and enjoy tastings of the best regional wines. There is no better way, nor place, to spot a falling star or follow a space station's trajectory. At the conclusion of your stargazing experience, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore Arrecife at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Arrecife at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Arrecife at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car or van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Arrecife at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Experience the exquisite beauty of the 'Geological Trifecta' during this panoramic, full-day sightseeing excursion.

Arrecife, Caldera de Los Cuervos

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the Caldera de Los Cuervos. Montaña de las Lapas, o del Cuervo, is one of the most fascinating volcanos located in the Canary Islands. Upon arrival, enter the crater, known as the Caldera de Los Cuervos, and explore the inside of the volcano.

Los Hervideros, Waves Crashing into the Caves

Following your visit, re-board your coach and continue on to Los Hervideros (Boiling Pots). Upon arrival, observe an amazing natural phenomenon in which powerful crash into the rocky cliffs, forcing water into the labyrinth of caves with such dramatic power, it appears as if the sea is bubbling and boiling.

Charco de Los Clicos, Playa del Golfo, Black-Sand Beach, Lunch, Sunset-Viewing

Next, re-board your coach and head to an unusual formation known as the Charco de Los Clicos (Green Lagoon) due to its unique colour. Your final stop is at Playa del Golfo, a beautiful, small, black-sand beach. Upon arrival, proceed for lunch at the Casa Rafa restaurant, where you can dine whilst taking in one of the most breath-taking sunsets on the island. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Along this wine tasting tour, you'll discover the secrets of harvesting and producing wine from a volcanic region, where the Malvasia grape wine dominates. This experience takes you to two of the most iconic cellars of Lanzarote on a panoramic route across the arid and volcanic landscapes.

La Geria Cellar & Wine tasting

After tendering ashore and a 200-meter walk, depart Arrecife port for an approximately 30-minute drive to La Geria Cellar. You might be wondering how a dry, windy island such Lanzarote can produce excellent wines. You'll find the answer by looking at the "geria," a cone-shaped hole dug into layers of volcanic gravel several meters deep. A vine is then planted in the center, where it is protected from the elements. Taste two of their local wine varieties and after capturing some memorable photos of the landscape, re-board your coach for your 10-minute transfer to El Grifo Cellar.

El Grifo Cellar & Wine Tasting

El Grifo is considered to be one of the top 10 oldest vineyards in Spain, producing a distinct wine native to Lanzarote since the end of the XVII century. The three types of wines produced here are all from the Malvasia grape - in dry, semisweet and sweet varieties. In addition to a vineyard, this property also houses a wine museum and library with more than 5,000 literary works on the study of wine-making. Enjoy a tasting of 2 of their wines.

At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach for an approximately 20-minute transfer back to the pier.