GUIMAR MALAYSIAN MALPAIS

It is a volcano that gave birth to this malpaís that now constitutes the coast. It is a characteristic example of the arid coastal ecosystem of the cardónal-tabaibal, with numerous candelabra euphorbias(cardón in Spanish). It can be reached from Puertito, or from the village of Güímar, heading towards the coast along a small road that runs parallel to the motorway exit and under the latter. There is a good view of the volcano and its lava field from the Don Martín viewpoint, 4 km south of the village, on the road to Fasnia.