Explore the world's most extraordinary wine landscape — individual vines sheltered in hand-dug volcanic pits across a black lava plain — then taste the crisp, mineral Malvasía whites that grow nowhere else on earth.
What to expect
La Geria is one of viticulture's great spectacles: thousands of black volcanic 'zoccos' (crescent walls) dotting the hillside, each sheltering a single vine from Atlantic winds. El Grifo's museum traces 250 years of winemaking on the island, and the guided tasting pairs their flagship Malvasía — honeyed, volcanic, utterly distinctive — with local cheeses and mojo sauces. The bodega's original 18th-century press room is a living piece of Canarian heritage. The drive through the valley alone, framed by Timanfaya's cone, is worth the journey.
Good to know
La Geria is about 25 minutes from port. El Grifo's museum and tasting room is open daily; book private tours directly via their website. Combine with a stop at Yaiza village for lunch — the island's prettiest whitewashed square. Allow a minimum of 3 hours for the full experience.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Arrecife — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Arrecife
- Timanfaya Volcanic Park: Private Guided Lava Wilderness
- Jameos del Agua & César Manrique Art Caves: Expert-Led Tour
- Ferry to La Graciosa: Lanzarote's Unspoilt Satellite Island
- Real Submarine Dive: Lanzarote's Atlantic Seabed Expedition
- César Manrique Foundation: Private Cultural Immersion in Tahíche