The archipelago of Canary Islands, known as "the sun of Europe", is one of the great wonders that we can boast of. And it is that beyond its mild temperatures, here we can find spectacular natural environments. In fact, it hides four Natural Parks and five of its islands have been declared a Biosphere Reserve. Its beaches, ideal for sunbathing and water sports, and its surprising interior landscapes, are its great attractions, although it should not be forgotten that the archipelago also has an important cultural heritage.
Today we are located in Lanzarote which, for many, is the best of all the Canary Islands. Among the many places that are worth visiting, today we want to talk to you about one of the most surprising, and no longer of the archipelago, but of the world. We are referring to the Laguna de los Clicos, which draws tremendous attention for its green color. Fancy discovering more details? Well, then you can not miss anything we tell you below!
Lanzarote
Before talking to you about the amazing Laguna de los Clicos, we want to tell you some things about Lanzarote. Thus, you should know that this island will amaze you for its lunar landscape, covered with ravines, solidified lada valleys and craters. Of course, the most volcanic of all the Canary Islands has much more to offer the traveler, such as its eternal climate spring, its black or golden sand beaches, or some places of important ecological value. As if that were not enough, here you can play golf between cacti and lava, go scuba diving, surfing and deep-sea fishing.
In Timanfaya National Park
The Laguna de los Clicos, also known as Carcho Verde, Charco de los Clicos or Lago Verde, is undoubtedly one of the most surprising places in Lanzarote. It is located in El Golfo, a municipality of Yaiza, and more specifically within the Volcanoes National Park. As we have mentioned at the beginning, what is most striking about this lagoon is that its waters are green. That's why we include it in our list of most unusual colored lakes.
An ancient volcanic crater
The so-called Charco Verde is actually an ancient volcanic crater that today is full of water. It is connected to the sea by underground cracks and separated from it by a black sand beach. The color of its waters is due to the presence of organisms vegetables in suspension. Having been declared a Nature Reserve, swimming in the lagoon is not allowed. In fact, it is forbidden to touch its waters. Of course, just seeing the green reflection that contrasts with the rest of the landscape is worth it. In addition, you can do it for free and at any time of the day. Thanks to the ample parking that can be found about 50 meters from the Charco Verde, you will not have a difficult time parking your car. What we recommend is that before you contemplate the lagoon closely, you observe the landscape from a certain height.
The origin of the name
As for the name, it has to do with some edible seafood known as "clicos" that were very abundant in the area in ancient times. However, it appears that two turtles that someone released into the waters of the Gulf were to blame for their extinction. On the other hand, we want to comment that in this place in Lanzarote and in its vicinity it is possible to find olivines, some semi-precious stones that are used to make original jewelry.
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