La Asomada at the Foot of Montaña Gaida
Accommodation in La Asomada
La Asomada lies at the foot of the Montaña Gaida volcano. When looking for a hotel, the village can be identified by several specific features: its cluster of white houses with small cultivated plots, the Camino Natural de Lanzarote (GR-131) and the transition to the protected landscape of La Geria. The village scenery thus ranges from a rural settlement to a route that continues into the landscape beyond the last house.
White Houses, Cultivated Plots and La Geria
La Asomada consists of a cluster of white houses. Some are next to small plots where various crops are grown. Onion cultivation dominates the village’s traditional agriculture. This distinguishes local cultivation from the traditional vineyards that appear farther along the Camino Natural in La Geria. The protected landscape begins along the route beyond the last house in La Asomada; farther within La Geria, vineyards are part of the scenery. These are two distinct sections to bear in mind when considering the route: the small plots in the village and the vineyard landscape farther along it.
The GR-131 and the Ascent of Montaña Gaida
The Camino Natural de Lanzarote (GR-131) passes through La Asomada. The route is 71 kilometres long in total and is divided into five stages. It is suitable for hiking; a very large part of its course is also accessible by bicycle. These details describe the Camino Natural as a whole and provide an overview of the route that passes through the village.
Distinct from this is the climb from La Asomada up a steep, sandy slope to Montaña Gaida. This gives you two different options to consider when planning: a route that passes through the village and is divided into five stages, and a specific ascent from La Asomada up the volcano. If you would like to include hiking or cycling in your trip, you can match these route details to the activity you have in mind.
Agriculture and the Heritage of Traditional Water Collection
La Asomada’s traditional ethnographic heritage includes water-collection structures such as maretas and aljibes. Together with the small plots used for various crops and the dominant onion cultivation, they make agriculture and water collection concrete themes in the village’s history. The rural village scenery is therefore not made up of white houses alone: cultivated plots and traditional water-collection structures are also among the features that define La Asomada.
Festivals and Local Tradition
In the first week of May, the residents of La Asomada celebrate festivals in honour of San José Obrero, dedicated to agricultural workers. The festivities include dances that last until dawn near the Centro Sociocultural. The dedication reflects the village’s agricultural tradition, while the dances are a particular part of the celebrations. If you would like to plan your stay around the festivals, check the current programme before travelling.
The village’s name is also linked to a local tradition. According to this account, La Asomada’s name comes from its privileged location: from the summit of the volcano, the first inhabitants watched the coast and were alerted to possible invasion attempts by Berber boats. This explanation is part of local tradition and is passed down as such.
Getting There and Planning Your Stay
La Asomada can be reached via the LZ-502 road. Together with the route that passes through the village, this road provides a specific point of reference for planning your trip. If the festival dates are important to you, the first week of May is the period mentioned; checking the current programme can help you plan your stay accordingly. When choosing a hotel, you can first decide whether the village’s location, the GR-131, the ascent of Montaña Gaida or the local festival tradition is most important for your trip.
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