Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches, Natural monument and volcanic massif in Yaiza, Spain.
Monumento Natural de Los Ajaches is a volcanic massif in southeastern Lanzarote with contrasting landscapes on either side. The sheltered side features mountainous terrain while the exposed side shows rocky plains.
The area was home to the first European settlement in the Canary Islands, San Marcial del Rubicón, founded during the Norman conquest in the 14th century. This early presence shaped the islands' later history.
The area shows signs of ancient herders who used caves for shelter and left rock engravings behind. These marks from the original inhabitants give visitors a window into daily life from centuries ago.
A hiking trail from Femés village is roughly six kilometers long and passes through various terrain types with notable elevation changes. Visitors should be prepared for shifting conditions between paths, tracks, and roads crossing volcanic ground.
The geological formations here represent the oldest part of Lanzarote, created around 10 million years ago. Erosion processes have dramatically reshaped these early volcanic structures over vast stretches of time.
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