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El Golfo / Charco de los Clicos (Green Lagoon)
Best time to visit
Visit early morning or late afternoon for warm, directional light and calmer seas ideal for photos. Avoid midday when tour buses arrive and light is harsh.
Budget tips
No entry fee, viewpoint and roadside parking are generally free though small paid lots sometimes operate; bring cash for parking if present. Save money by visiting independently rather than on a guided bus tour and combine the stop with a coastal drive to nearby attractions.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Couples, Geology buffs
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Γρήγορα στοιχεία: A vivid emerald pool sparkles at the base of a black volcanic cliff; the unusual green hue comes from microscopic algae and high salinity rather than dyes. Visitors stand on a jagged rim of basalt where rust-red cliffs and dark lava fields create one of the starkest natural color contrasts you'll see anywhere.
Κύρια σημεία: At low tide the crater holds a neon-green pool set against black volcanic sand and a rust-red cliff, the intense color comes from salt-loving algae and mineral-rich seawater that refracts light like stained glass. Locals still time picnic visits to sunset because the green goes electric for about 20 minutes when the sun hits at the perfect angle, and if you lean over the rim you can smell a sharp saline-sulfur tang that makes the whole scene feel unreal.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy shoes for uneven volcanic paths and a windproof layer because coastal winds can be strong.
- Shoot at golden hour from the western viewpoint for the best light and use a polarizing filter to reduce surface glare.
- Avoid midday when tour buses arrive; aim for early morning or late afternoon to dodge crowds.
- Do not attempt to enter the lagoon, stay behind barriers and watch for slippery cliff edges when framing shots.
Κάντε κλικ για να κλείσετε μια ΔΩΡΕΑΝ περιήγηση με τα πόδια στο Lanzarote, Spain
Ο καλύτερος τρόπος να ζήσετε μια πόλη με τοπικό ξεναγό.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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