1. The Legend of the Devil of Timanfaya

This legend originated on September 1, 1730, a date that marked a before and after in the history of Lanzarote.
On that day, a devastating volcanic eruption covered the island with rivers of lava and hundreds of rocks.
The tragedy began in Timanfaya, where a wedding was being held.

During the ceremony, a violent explosion shook the earth.
The guests and villagers fled for shelter, but the bride was crushed by a rock.
The groom, in his desperate attempt to save her, also perished in the eruption.
The witnesses, seeing their fruitless struggle, exclaimed: “Poor devil.”
Since then, the figure of the Devil of Timanfaya has become a symbol of the island, representing both its natural beauty and its destructive power.

2. The Legend of Queen Ico

The legend of Queen Ico is one of intrigue and survival, set in the island’s ancient times.
Zonzamas and Fayna were the monarchs of Lanzarote when, in 1377, the Biscayan Martín Ruiz de Avellanedo arrived on the island.
Zonzamas offered her hospitality, and nine months later, Fayna gave birth to a girl, Ico, whose mixed-race features (fair skin and blond hair) always aroused suspicion.

Ico was raised as Zonzamas’ legitimate daughter, but rumors about her paternity never ceased.
Growing up, Ico married Guanareme, a local nobleman.
With the capture of her brother Timanfaya, Ico was proclaimed heiress, but the people were suspicious of her origin and she had to flee.
To test his legitimacy, Ico underwent a test: he locked himself in a smoke-filled cave along with three commoners.
If he survived, he would be shown to have royal blood.

On the advice of his nanny Uga, Ico doused a sponge with water and put it in his mouth, which allowed him to survive the smoke while the others perished.
Thanks to this ingenious trick, Ico was proclaimed queen, putting an end to doubts about her origin.

3. The Legend of Pedro Perico

The legend of Pedro Perico tells the story of a brave Canarian aborigine who decided to face a goat that the islanders believed was the devil disguised as a beast.
This happened in the year 1500, when the animal sowed fear among the shepherds of the region.

Pedro Perico, known for his courage, decided to confront the goat to free the community from its threat.
The fight was intense and fierce, but in the end, the powerful animal managed to drag Pedro Perico to a chasm, where they both disappeared forever.
Since then, it is said that the devil took Pedro Perico, leaving a trail of mystery and fear that still persists in the legends of Lanzarote.