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El Charco Verde · El Golfo: What to see and how to visit it in Lanzarote
El Golfo and the Green Lagoon (Charco de los Clicos): the green lake inside a seaside crater in southern Lanzarote.
An emerald lagoon inside an ancient crater beside the sea. Its colour comes from ocean water filtering through the rock and from unusual algae, set against black sand and reddish cliffs.
The sea carried away half of this old volcanic cone, revealing its coloured layers like a geological cross-section. Inside lies the lagoon, separated from the ocean by a black sand beach. Its intense green contrasts with the red rock and the blue Atlantic. Next to it is the fishing village of El Golfo, known for its fresh fish.
Entrance fees to tourist centres are not included in the tours; opening times and prices depend on each centre.
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Visit it on a private tour.
It is part of these private routes, with pick-up at your accommodation. If you would rather combine it with other places, we tailor the route to you.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · 4
What people ask me mostabout El Charco Verde · El Golfo
Why is the El Golfo lagoon green?
Because of seawater filtering in and the unusual algae that live in it.
Can you walk down to the lagoon?
No. It is protected and is viewed from the lookout.
Which private tour visits El Charco Verde · El Golfo?
It is part of these routes: Volcanoes & vineyards (4 h), A slower taste of the south (6 h). It can also be included in a tailor-made route.
Is there an entrance fee for El Charco Verde · El Golfo?
No ticket is needed to visit it.
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