Scientists are
not absolutely certain as to the source of the Green Lake´s colour, some believe it
is caused by algae, others attribute it to the green olivine
semi-precious stone found in abundance on the island, but what most of
them said is that the colour is because the water have a lot of sulfur. There are
serveral good fish restaurants around the bay at the El Golfo village.
Retorning along the coast there is a large parking area to the right.
The seas below can frequently be seen battering away at the cliffs
trying to force a way through. During the 18th century volcanic
eruptions, lava thrown out by the volcanoes covered a large area of the
ocean in this area which it has been attempting to reclaim back ever
since. Yet another pretty scene just a few hundred metres along is
presented by the Janubio salt ponds. Employing over one hundred workers
at the turn of the century to provide sailing ships with salt for
keeping food fresh, the salt works gradually fell into decline with the
advent of refrigeration. Here in the Janubio salt ponds you will see the
best sunset in Lanzarote, so if you have time go to see it because here
you will enjoy the nicest sun set you have ever seem, do not forget your camera to take pictures, and remember that to get in The Green Lake is free!
How can you get to The Green Lake by car ?
Turn left
driving past Uga village until rejoining the Island highway where Yaiza
is soon reached. The town square contains several buildings typical of
Lanzarote´s traditional architecture with the Town Hall at one end and
the ancient Los Remedios Church at the other. To the right a few
kilometres along after the town is a sign to Charco de los Clicos, the
Green Lake and side by side to El Golfo village, which is reached
after a short ride along a winding picturesque coastal road. A brief
stroll round the corner brings us to the Green Lagoon or the Green Lake.
