Lanzarote Wine and Volcano Food Tour

The Lanzarote Wine and Volcano Food Tour is a five-hour journey through one of the most geologically and viticulturally extraordinary wine regions in Europe. The route centres on La Geria, the volcanic wine landscape in central Lanzarote where vines grow in hollows of black lapilli — the volcanic ash ejected during 18th-century eruptions — with individual semicircular dry-stone windbreaks sheltering each plant from the Atlantic winds. The result is a moonscape vineyard landscape that forms part of Lanzarote's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation. The tour opens with a visit to one or two family-owned bodegas in the La Geria appellation, where guests taste Malvasía Volcánica — the grape variety responsible for Lanzarote's most distinctive wines. Both dry and semi-sweet expressions are typically poured; bodega staff explain the hand-harvesting process, the mineral character imparted by volcanic soil, and the island's protected wine-growing status. Bodegas El Grifo, founded in 1775 and one of the oldest wineries in the Canary Islands, operates its own wine museum and is among the most frequently visited producers on this route. The tour then proceeds to Timanfaya National Park, where lunch is taken at El Diablo restaurant — a circular, glass-and-stone structure designed by Lanzarote artist and architect César Manrique. The kitchen uses geothermal heat rising from the ground at 400–600°C to grill meats and fish over volcanic rock without fuel. Signature dishes include grilled local fish and chicken; side dishes typically include papas arrugadas and salad. A guided demonstration of the park's geothermal activity — throwing water into a vent to produce a geyser of steam — is usually incorporated. The €85 per person price includes winery visits and tastings, the volcanic cooking demonstration, and lunch at El Diablo; transport from the main resort areas and a guide are included. Personal drinks beyond the wine tasting are at guests' own expense. Group sizes are typically small to medium (8-16 guests). Tours operate in English and Spanish. Vegetarian options are available at El Diablo; those with specific dietary needs should notify the operator at booking.