One of the things I like most about spending a few days in La Santa is that you don’t need a car to be surrounded by nature. Just step outside and, within minutes, you’ll be walking among volcanoes, lava fields and some of Lanzarote’s wildest coastline.
These are some of the routes I most often recommend to guests staying at Garage La Santa. They’re not necessarily the most famous, but they’re some of the best ways to experience this part of the island.
La Santa Volcano
If I could only recommend one walk, it would be this one.
You can walk straight from the house to the trail that leads up La Santa Volcano. It isn’t a difficult route, and the view is more than worth it. From the top, you get one of the best views of the village, the ocean and Lanzarote’s entire north-west coast.
It’s also my favourite place to watch the sunset. I often walk up in the evening with just a camera and something to drink, then sit for a while and look out at the sea.
Montaña de Soo
Another easy walk, best done around sunrise or towards the end of the day.
From the top, you get incredible views across the Soo desert and the Famara cliffs. It’s a very peaceful place and you’ll usually find few other people there, especially during the week.
Caldera Blanca
Although it has become quite popular in recent years, this is still one of Lanzarote’s essential walks.
Walking around the edge of a crater more than a kilometre wide is an experience you won’t easily forget. If you can, arrive early to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Las Malvas Beach
This isn’t a mountain walk, but a route along one of the wildest stretches of coastline on the island.
The beach has black volcanic sand and is usually completely empty. It really captures the character of this part of Lanzarote. It isn’t a beach for swimming, but it’s a great place to walk, take photographs or simply sit and listen to the ocean.
The coast between La Santa and Tenesar
One of the area’s lesser-known routes.
Following the coast, you’ll come across old fishermen’s paths, small volcanic coves and landscapes that are still almost untouched. It’s a good route if you enjoy walking at your own pace, away from the busier spots.
A quick tip
Lanzarote’s landscape may look dry, but the sun and wind can make the same walk feel very different depending on the time of day. I always recommend heading out early or in the late afternoon, carrying enough water and sticking to the marked trails.