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Salinas de Janubio (Salt Flats)
Best time to visit
Late afternoon into sunset produces the richest colors and mirror-like reflections on the shallow pools, ideal for photography. Spring and autumn bring milder temperatures and fewer tour buses.
Budget tips
Outdoor areas are free to explore, there is no general entry fee for the salt flats. Park in free roadside bays where available or use a paid lot to avoid long walks, and buy salt from the on-site producer for better value.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Nature lovers, Casual day trippers, Birdwatchers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Fatti rapidi: Sharp black lava embankments frame geometric pans where bright white salt crystals catch the sun and form a mirror-like patchwork along the shore. Winds and relentless sun concentrate the brine, and during harvest you can watch rakes scrape shimmering crystals while flocks of shorebirds pick at the shallow pools.
Punti salienti: At sunrise the shallow, geometric pans flash colors from inky black volcanic walls to neon green algae, while a thin white crust of salt crunches underfoot and the air smells sharply of brine and iodine. Local harvesters still skim the salt by hand with wooden rakes, loading low wheelbarrows of roughly 200 kilograms per run, a ritual echoed in photographs from the 1890s that gives the whole place a slow, weathered rhythm.
Insider tips
- Wear windproof layers and a hat, strong winds and glare are common on the coast.
- Bring sunglasses and a polarizing filter for richer photos and reduced reflections.
- Head to the viewpoint beside the main parking area for the classic panorama, or walk the flat causeways for close-up pool reflections.
- Avoid midday when harsh light flattens colors; arrive 60 minutes before sunset for best hues and fewer visitors.
Practical info
Clicca per prenotare un tour a piedi GRATUITO a Lanzarote, Spain
Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
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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