Casa La Resistencia, surviving a volcano
How many people in the world have managed to make their house bravely "resist" the eruption of a volcano? And how did its owner overcome this challenge?
Lucía Rosa González (author of Diary of a Volcano) asks: what do people have to be made of when mother nature itself banishes you from your land?
Vicente calls his house "La Resistencia". And it is only by knowing its history and seeing the landscape that has built up around it that one can understand its name. Among the stories of the victims there is a lot of "resistance". And this resistance flourishes, against all odds, fertilised by "hope", as hope can’t be stolen from them.
The eruption of the Tajogaite volcano was a birth of new land, just like the Canary Islands were born. But for the people of the Aridane valley, it also meant having to bury entire lives. Where once there were homes, businesses and plantations, there now lies a barren wasteland, black as the night sky. And silence. As if the memories that lie there cry out to be heard, so they don’t fall into oblivion, leaving those who approach it speechless.
Many conflicting situations converge in an eruption. Its destructive force became extreme gentleness when the eruption stopped. Each newly born rock is impossible to replace, like every home and memory that it swept away in its wake.
This is the story of the place where the incandescence of solidarity and hope continues to illuminate and nourish the hearts of those who lost everything. And with you, and in you, its story walks.
Description of the activity
Join us for a closer look at the house closest to the volcano, which withstood the eruption of 2021. It was buried under metres of ash and its owner managed to keep it alive.
We will follow a path that starts at the south viewpoint of the volcano, and we will walk to the house of La Resistencia. During the walk we will explain how the eruption was experienced in this area and we will be able to visit the house.
Details
- Duration: 2,5 hours (approximately, may vary depending on the group's characteristics)
- Distance: 1,5 kilometres
- Difficulty: medium
- Surface: cvolcanic ash/volcanic terrain.
- Languages: Spanish and English (the activity is not offered in only one language, it is possible that the guide will give explanations in several languages).
- Price: 25€/adult general, 22€/resident adult and 15€/child
- Meeting point: Las Manchas soccer field (click to see on the map).
General recommendations
- Wear comfortable clothing as well as suitable footwear, a jacket and some protection against the rain in case it’s necessary.
- Sunscreen and a cap or hat.
- Water.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Pets are not allowed.
Cancellation Policy
You will receive an email with the details of your booking with a link in case you need to change or cancel the activity.
- 100% refund for cancellations made 12 hours before the activity.
- 50% refund for cancellations made less than 12 hours before the activity, unless there is a major force, in which case the company will asses for a full refund.
- No refund if you don’t show up for the activity with prior notice.