Montaña Blanca

Montaña Blanca is a town in Lanzarote belonging to the municipality of San Bartolome. It gets its name from the volcanic cone which can be found in the town, one of the island’s highest (598m). It is located in the southeast of the island, close to the airport and tourist hotspots like Puerto del Carmen (12km).

• Montaña Blanca: From the main plaza there are various trails that lead to Montaña Blanca, the main touristic attraction in the town. If you are a nature lover and want to discover more about Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes, Montaña Blanca really is a must-see. In addition to being able to reach the volcano’s crater, you can also see Las Maretas de Montaña Blanca, cisterns dug out of the southern face of the volcano and an important source of water for Lanzarote locals during the 20th Century.
• Archaeological site: The mountains of Guatisea and Montaña Blanca host several pieces of rock art from the island’s indigenous population (Los Majos).
• Barranco Negro: On the southeast face of Montaña Blanca’s volcanic cone are several precipices formed by the erosion of the water falling below. These natural forms allow us to see how the initial structure of the volcano was moulded, with lapilli and volcanic ash.

The residents of Montaña Blanca celebrate the fiestas in honour of Maria Auxiliadora on 24th May. If you are staying on the island around these dates you can attend some traditional Canary Island events, such as bola canaria or card games. As night falls the celebrations really get going to liven up the town’s fiestas even more so. A fun and welcoming atmosphere for a truly unique night on the island.