Photo Walks
From 800€ per person
The island of Lanzarote is a well known spot to many commercial photographers. Every year teams show up to take advantage of the unique landscapes and changing sceneries and, of course, the beautiful light. One week of photographing the most picturesque spots on the island with a experienced photographer and hiking guide.
Highlights
- Combining hiking and photography, nature and culture
- Breathtaking volcanic landscapes, black beaches and rural settings
- Easy walks in great variety of landscapes and photo opportunities
- Enjoying beaches and crystal clear waters
- Comfortable accommodation in private houses/villas
- Dinner in daily changing restaurants to taste Spanish and Canarian food
Program
Day 1 – Arrival: Welcoming at the airport and transfer to the accommodation at Costa Teguise. Free time to explore Costa Teguise (depending on flight schedule). Briefing and dinner.
Day 2 – The North (Monte Corona and Cliff of Famara): Morning: Walk to the Corona Volcano and to the over 500 meter high cliff of Famara with beautiful views. (3 hours walk aprox.) Lunch in Haria. Afternoon: Visit of the village of Haria in the “valley of 1000 palm trees” and the Mirador del Río, a building by local artist César Manrique. Photo review and dinner.
Day 3 – Beaches and ocean: Morning: Walk on the famous Papagayo beaches. Lunch and time for a refreshing swim in the sea. Afternoon: Black beach and salt fields of Janubio. Photo review and dinner
Day 4 – The vineyards of La Geria: Morning: Walk in the unique vineyards of La Geria: farming on black, volcanic ash (2 Std.). Lunch in a winery (Pick-Nick). Afternoon/Evening: short walk to photograph the vineyards from a birds eye perspective. Evening: free.
Day 5 – La Graciosa – Coastlines and the fishing village of Caleta del Sebo. Morning: Photographing the sun rise at Punta Mujeres followed by a breakfast in Orzola before taking the boat to La Graciosa, small island north of Lanzarote. According to weather conditions walk to Montaña Amarilla or Las Conchas. (Beaches, sea birds, volcanoes). Afternoon: Returning to Caleta del Sebo and street photography until the boat takes off. Evening: free.
Day 6 – Volcanoes, Architecture and Beach: Morning: Lava and Volcanoes of the Timanfaya eruptions (easy walk of 3 hrs. aprox.). Visit of Teguise, former capital of the island. Free lunch. Afternoon: Walk/Photography at the beach of Famara (only at low tide possible). Photo review and dinner.
Day 7 – Cactus and Volcanoes: Morning: Visit of the Cactus garden – work of César Manrique. Visit of the ghost town of Tenesar and short walk along the coast (lava fields and black beaches). Lunch (Pick-Nick). Visit of the Timanfaya National Park, Visit of the crater of El Golfo. Photo review and dinner.
Day 8 – Flight back: Transfer to the airport. Flight back.
Availability: 22.10. – 29.10.2016 / 6.5. – 13.5.2017 / 20.5. – 27.5.2017
Group size: from 4 to 8 persons.