El Golfo

El Golfo is a small fishing settlement on the western coast of Lanzarote with whitewashed buildings featuring flat roofs arranged along narrow streets. A dark sand beach directly borders the village, where boats rest between fishing trips.

The settlement emerged near volcanic formations created during intense eruptions between 1730 and 1736 that reshaped the entire western coastline. These eruptions left behind the rocky landscape and dark volcanic materials that still define the area.

Fishing families have shaped life here for centuries, and you can see their boats and nets throughout the settlement. The local way of living still revolves around the sea and what it provides each day.

The village is best explored on foot, as the narrow streets and sloping terrain require walking to navigate properly. The green lagoon observation area is accessible from the village entrance and provides the most rewarding views.

The green lagoon beside the village gets its unusual color from algae that thrives specifically in this volcanic crater ecosystem. Few visitors realize that this natural feature is what gives the settlement its particular appeal.