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La Cueva de los Verdes, in the northern part
of Lanzarote, to the south-east of the volcano Monte de la Corona,
forms part of a spectacular system of underground grottoes (the
jameos).
It is not only one of the most interesting volcanic formations
on the island, but is also one of the longest volcanic galleries
in the world (6 km long). |
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The caves and galleries were created
as a result of a prehistoric eruption from the volcano
Monte Corona between three and five thousand years ago
when a major stream of lava was ejected toward the east
coast into in the sea.
The surface of the lava cooled rapidly and hardened, whilst
steaming lava continued to flow underneath the petrified
basaltic layer. |
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Shollowed out spaces were created which
subsequently exploded once inflated by gases. This was
not an isolated phenomenon since there are two superimposed
galleries connected to one another by random vertical
cavities.
In 1964 a 2 km long path-way was opened to visitors. Sophisticated
lighting was added to lend theatrical effects to this
wonder of nature. |
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During the XVII century
the caves offered refuge to local people from pirates
and slave hunters.
Location: Haría.
Phone number: 928.17.32.20
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00
to 18:00 hrs.
Last entrance at 17:00 hours.
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