Puerto Calero-Papagayo
Tour: Puerto Calero, Puerto Calero-Papagayo.
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. From 15 April to late October, from 10:00 to 14:00 (a) and 14:30 to 18:30 (b), from late October to 15 April from 11:00 to 15:00 hours (b).
Fee: a) 64 euros (adults only); b) 59 adults, 39 children. Includes transportation from hotel to Puerto Calero and return to the starting point, boat trip, open bar, lunch menu and aquatic recreations.
Web: catlanza.com.
The shocking picture of the Natural Monument of Los Ajaches southeast of Lanzarote, catch the cruise passengers since the beginning of this sea route. The whimsical forms of this massive landmark offering a wide range of stunning cliffs, coves, beaches and coves, leaving a deep imprint on the retina of the hiker. The journey on the catamaran Catlanza is designed to arouse the curiosity of what may hide this majestic stretch of coast of Lanzarote. So browse around 500 meters from the coast. The return to Puerto Calero marina exquisite, curiosity be satisfied fully.
The 75-foot boat, with capacity for 104 campers, it is ideal for getting in touch with the sea. It is a pleasure to use their space padded (on the sides of the catamaran), where we see clearly the leisurely progress of the boat and surf with the crystal clear Atlantic Ocean. A gentle breeze complements the feeling of freedom as a flying fish accompanying the passage of the ship.
On board, a navigation expert team will prepare us to safely enjoy the excellent catamaran. The tour includes a full catering. Champagne, champagne cocktail, beer, red wine, black and pink, soft drinks … In the docking point, about 100 meters from the exotic beaches of Papagayo, the service runs with a menu based refreshing salad and pasta sauce tuna or vegetarian.
While we tasted the champagne cocktail is lagging behind the curious figure of Playa Quemada disorderly. A fishing village, away from the tourist bustle, with streaks of black sand beach and numerous nooks and crannies around the coast. As we move south of the island, the black jable varies in texture and color in the yellow sandy beaches so characteristic of Lanzarote. This circumstance is the prelude to one of the most striking moments of the trip. When the catamaran decision deals with traffic along the coast to Papagayo. This group of beaches is emerging before our eyes with a parsimonious solemnity. The deep blue of the sea becomes a multicolored explosion blue and green turquoise, while the warm beaches and coves are full splendor. We are approaching the berth.
The catamaran yard about 100 meters from the beach of Papagayo collection. The gates are opened to dive the crystal clear waters. The crew encourages hikers to take advantage of the excellent swimming conditions. The provision of spectacles and tubes allow us to lose the look in the rich marine species with many hovering around us. It is time to contemplate and enjoy the sun and the beach. We can complement the room with a fun ride watercraft. Remain anchored for two hours. So there is enough time to sunbathe, eat, drink a cold beer, lie in the sun or reading a book or relax.
Upon completing the schedule, the boat returned to Puerto Calero. The trip will be only 30 meters from the coast, so we may lose the look in the whimsical forms that the passage of time has left in the topography of Los Ajaches. The lonely cliffs are the ideal lodging a varied bird life. Also it is interesting to contemplate the low human presence on the coast and, above all, they seize the tiny coves to generate personal or private family havens. The closest passage through the messy but attractive core of Playa Quemada creates the envy of hikers. These little houses and stately homes, on top of a hill from which embraces the beautiful sea lane to the neighboring island of Fuerteventura in the background, with its cozy stairways that connect you directly to water … for sale? How much? This dream coincides with the arrival in Puerto Calero. We again footing … nothing to do with the feeling of freedom experienced in the catlove it.