Lanzarote: Janubio Salt Flats guided tour with salt tasting
4.7316 reviews
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- Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source
- Jan van der Wolf, Pexels License, via Pexels · source
- Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source
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Ninety-minute guided walk around the Janubio Salt Flats, the largest in the Canary Islands, to see how salt is still harvested by hand and taste flavoured sea salt flakes. Rated 4.7/5 from 316 reviews.
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- The largest salt flats in the Canary Islands
- Over 127 years of family operation
- Hand-harvested sea salt
- Traditional windmills and water system
- Tasting of flor de sal and flavoured salts
Our take
Most people only see Janubio from the roadside viewpoint, and walking the pans with the people who work them changes the visit completely. It is cheap, short and fits neatly into a morning around El Golfo and Los Hervideros.
What's included
- 90-minute guided walking tour
- Explanation of the traditional salt-making process
- Tasting of natural and flavoured flor de sal
Not included
- Transport to the salt flats
- Shop purchases and coffee
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- The tour may be cancelled in bad weather
- Groups of up to 25 people
- Optional shop and coffee at the end
Meeting point
Salinas de Janubio, Calle los Hervideros, s/n, Yaiza.
Make your own way to the salt flats on the Los Hervideros road; the tour starts and ends there.
The experience
What you will see
- The evaporation pans where the salt crystallises.
- The windmills and water system that move the seawater.
- The Janubio lagoon and the Yaiza coastline.
How it works
You arrive at the salt flats and walk around the pans with a guide who explains the traditional process, the family's history and the site's architecture. You finish by tasting flor de sal and flavoured salts, with an optional shop and coffee.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone touring the south by car who wants a different kind of stop.
- Travellers curious about traditional crafts and local food.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone without their own transport.
- Anyone looking for an adventure activity.
Accessibility
Not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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