When Timanfaya's six long years of eruptions ceased in 1736, the farmers of La Geria believed their fertile lands were lost forever under a thick layer of ash. But the local families needed to make the land productive again, and through sheer hard work and determination, they succeeded in creating the vineyards of La Geria.
You'll start off with a scenic walk, following trails through private vineyards belonging to the family-owned bodega of Nacho Romero, opened exclusively for National Geographic travellers.
As you soak up the unique character of these landscapes where vineyards are surrounded by volcanoes, the owner will explain how the layer of volcanic ash, known locally as ‘picón,' has shaped their cultivation methods, which are unique in the world. If you are lucky enough to find them ripe, you might even get to pick grapes straight from the vine as you hear Nacho or his wife Luisa, both winemakers, talk about the characteristics of volcanic wine. Back at the bodega after the walk, you'll be able to sample one of the artisanal wines that Nacho and Luisa make in their home winery.
Next, you'll head to Bodega La Geria – another important component of the ecological wine making movement. The winemaker himself will show you around the bodega. Find out the secrets of the hollows, called ‘zocos' which shelter the vines from the wind, and discover the different varieties of grapes that thrive in Lanzarote's volcanic terroir. To finish, savour a tasting of one of the estate's renowned wines with local cheese and crackers.
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Lippi
18 December 20255Germany
Absolut kompetente Reiseleitung, tolle Guides vor Ort. in der Kombination gerne wieder, auch wenn es nicht ganz günstig ist. Doch definitiv sein Geld wert. Vielen Dank an Neve
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Birgitte Braut
Travelled as a couple
5 November 20255Norway
Flott presentasjon av viner og produksjon
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Rainer
Travelled as a couple
10 December 20254.6Germany
Der Ausflug war sehr schön, mit kleiner Gruppe und informativ
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Bernie & Sally
Travelled as a couple
27 March 20255United Kingdom
Enjoyed the trip, information was very informative. Wine tasting was excellent May was very good at answering our questions and informing us about the different wines, added a little extra with a taste of the smoked goats cheese beautiful.
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SoloTraveller
Solo traveller
13 February 20255United Kingdom
This is a great little half day tour. You get to see a bit more of the island as you drive to the vineyards and the guide explained all about how the volcanic landscape was formed and gave clear instructions for what to expect in both German and French. First you visit a larger vineyard, La Geria and get to taste 2 wines. Then you walk 3km through a family vineyard with the owner explaining all about how his family runs the vineyard. You then get to taste 3 wines. You can also buy wine in both.
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Resch
Travelled as a couple
26 March 20255Germany
Die Tour war echt gut. Aber warum wurden wir nicht an unserem Hotel abgeholt. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste aus Playa Blanca. Und mussten zu Fuß eine viertel Stunde zu einem anderen Hotel gehen. Die Guide war wirklich gut ?? präpariert und das Programm war wirklich exzellent.
