Jameos del Agua – a small paradise within paradise, designed by César Manrique on Lanzarote
We set off from Lanzarote in our rental car, intending to visit some of the island's sights in typical road trip fashion. Jameos del Agua was one of them.

From coastal roads to tapas bars: In this post, we take you along on our personal Spain moments – honest, diverse, and with an eye for detail. Between beach walks, favorite cafés, and road trips through the interior, plenty of inspiration awaits.
We set off from Lanzarote in our rental car, intending to visit some of the island's sights in typical road trip fashion. Jameos del Agua was one of them.
This spot strongly reminded us of the desert landscape and the Narrows. Ideal for some impressive photos in the style of Instagram influencers; a must-see for tourists and anyone interested in local nature.
Hiking is a must, even on an island, so we chose a tranquil "mountain" and planned a leisurely afternoon hike. At the time, however, we didn't know that it was one of the highest mountains on Lanzarote—to be precise, the fifth highest on the island.
It's Wednesday, April 19, 2023, and we're looking forward to our little trip to Lanzarote. Our flight isn't until the next day, so we want to take it easy on the drive to Cologne airport and have booked a hotel for the night. But somehow, things don't quite go as planned, and the next few hours really test our patience.
We (this time a group of four) are enjoying the beautiful and incredibly diverse island of Mallorca for about six days, far from the tourist crowds, in Capdepera. The people, the beaches, and the weather all convince us that the Balearic island is a paradise – also for culture and nature lovers. We've set aside one day (or rather evening) for a hike up to the former signal light on the Talaia de Son Jaumell (273 m above sea level), as we can see it from our visits to the beach. Around […]