Gastronomy in Lanzarote

Gastronomy in Lanzarote

To speak of gastronomy in Lanzarote, is to speak of the Canary Island gastronomy. On these islands in Spain, the world famous "mojo picón" and fish should be savoured. It is the heart of the canary diet.
In Lanzarote it's gastronomy is mostly based on fresh fish. The fact that it's an island with a great volcanic surface and not very fertile lands, historically looking at the sea, is the reason for it basing it's dishes on fruits from the sea.
The most typical dish in Lanzarote is boiled fish with the famous mojo picon sauce. This dish is called Sancocho and is absolutely delicious. Besides the traditional Canary Islands, Spain cuisine, there are also many other international restuarants for those of you who enjoy a cosmpolitan offer when choosing your restaurant.

WINES OF LANZAROTE
La Geria is Lanzarote's wine growing region.
The unique method of cultivation that gives this region it's unique appearance is known as ‘enarenado naturál’. The Lanzarote farmers have dug thousands of small hollows into the 1½ metre thick layer of ‘picon’ (porous volcanic granules that trap moisture) and planted vines in the volcanic ash that lies beneath. In order to protect the Vines from the Trade Winds, they have then built small semi-circular walls around each of these hollows.
Despite Lanzarote's arid climate, the picon layer is able to trap enough moisture from the Trade Winds to feed the vines.
Most of the wine (approximately 75%) that is produced in Lanzarote is Malvasia, which is one of the oldest known varieties of grape.
A drive through La Geria is recommended as is a visit to one (if not all) of the many Bodegas where you can taste the local wine.

Lanzarote wines
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