GR131 day4: ...on the way to Yaiza

Day4 GR131 Lanzarote: Part 2
LA GERIA
A unique volcanic landscape How can an island as dry as Lanzarote produce such good white and sweet wines? The answer is "Geria," which means a conical depression in several meters of deep, multi-layered volcanic gravel. The vines are planted in the center of this depression, protected from the wind by a small, crescent-shaped wall. The vines, planted in perfect rows, create a beautiful panorama in shades of green, ochre, and black that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. This landscape has certainly contributed to the island of Lanzarote being declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.Read more