Islote de los Halcones, protected area in Spain
Islote de los Halcones is a small natural monument off the coast of Yaiza covering roughly 10 hectares of rocky terrain. The island displays reddish-toned rock formations with sparse plant growth, hosting small populations of insects, reptiles, and nesting birds in its crevices and rocky shelters.
This rocky island is composed of ancient stone formations that survived the major volcanic eruption of 1730 and the lava flows that followed. It received official protection as a natural monument in 1994 and is now part of Timanfaya National Park.
The name refers to the falcons that nest and hunt in this area. The sparse vegetation and small animal populations demonstrate how life adapts to extreme volcanic conditions.
Views of this rocky island are accessible from the trails around Timanfaya National Park, though direct landing is often restricted. Bring binoculars or a good camera to observe the island and its wildlife from a distance while respecting protected area regulations.
This rocky island is one of the few places on Lanzarote that the 1730 lava flows did not cover, preserving its original reddish coloring. This rare geological continuity offers a window into the past and serves as a visual reference for how the island looked before the major volcanic upheaval.
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