LANZAROTE. CANARY ISLANDS. SPAIN.
Like all the Canary Islands, this one is the result of the upwelling and subsequent solidification of magma expelled to the surface through this Atlantic hotspot.
Its natural attractions are directly related to volcanism.
Timanfaya National Park is a volcanological park of great aesthetic appeal.
La Geria is a toponym that refers to an area on the island where a method of cultivating vines, and to a lesser extent, fig trees, is practiced in circles of volcanic soil protected by stone walls of the same origin. This method protects plants from the wind and promotes moisture retention in a location characterized by climatic dryness.
Volcanic tubes have been utilized as the substrate for architecturally significant works, especially by the renowned artist Cesar Manrique.
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