La Geria, the island’s famous wine-growing region produces more than two million litres of wine every year, the wine industry of Lanzarote is thriving and growing all the time.

The eight wineries on the island employ around 1,500 people and the wines are exported all over the world. You can sample the wines for yourself at some of the island’s vineyards.

La Geria is situated close to the National Park in an area of volcanic activity and has, over the centuries, been close to devastation brought on by the burning fluids of volcanic eruptions. However, the farmers have always fought back against the elements and created a system, which allows the grapes to grow and flourish in a landscape of ashes, and lava, which looks barren to the inexperienced observer.

They have dug thousands of craters into the earth and built surrounding walls to protect the vines from the strong easterly wind.

Most of the wine (approximately 75%) that is produced in Lanzarote is Malvasia, which is one of the oldest known varieties of grape.

A good tip is to go late morning, visit one, or more, of the Bodegas (wineries) before enjoying a nice tapas meal at the winery itself accompanied by a sample of their wines. You can then take a leisurely stroll around the vineyards afterwards.

If buying a bottle to take try the red (Tinto) Bermejo, probably Lanzarotes best wine easliy recognisable by the spout at the top of the bottle.

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