Highlights
- Agriculture, Family, Lanzarote
- Learning, Teaching
- Friends, Culture, History
Description
Immerse yourself in the agricultural tradition of Lanzarote and discover how the land has been worked for generations in a unique landscape marked by volcanic sand.
During this experience, you can feel like a farmer for a day, learn about the main types of crops on the island, and discover how Lanzarote's farmers have managed to take advantage of the characteristics of their land to cultivate in such a special environment.
You'll learn how sweet potatoes have been planted in the volcanic sand for decades, a traditional form of cultivation that is part of Lanzarote's agricultural heritage.
But you won't just be watching: you'll be working the land too!
You'll learn how to plant sweet potatoes the traditional way, making a 'furrow' in the sand to prepare the ground.
You'll be able to use traditional tools and learn first-hand the techniques used by the island's farmers.
You'll also learn how to remove the hulagas, one of the usual tasks of agricultural work, using the traditional tool.
A hands-on, cultural, and intimate experience that will allow you to discover Lanzarote from a different perspective: with your hands in the soil and your feet on the volcanic sand.
An opportunity to learn about the island's agricultural traditions, understand the effort behind its crops, and take home more than just a souvenir: the experience of having worked the land of Lanzarote as its farmers have done for generations.
Includes
Immerse yourself in the agricultural tradition of Lanzarote and discover how the land has been worked for generations in a unique landscape marked by volcanic sand.
During this experience, you can feel like a farmer for a day, learn about the main types of crops on the island, and discover how Lanzarote's farmers have managed to take advantage of the characteristics of their land to cultivate in such a special environment.
You'll learn how sweet potatoes have been planted in the volcanic sand for decades, a traditional farming method that is part of the agricultural heritage
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