In Sóo, landscapes, birdlife and walking trails are all close at hand. The village lies in Chinijo Natural Park, between La Santa Beach to the west and Famara Beach to the east. Sóo also offers panoramic views of Pico de la Vieja Andrea.
Landscape, agriculture and birdlife
El Jable consists of organogenic sands formed from crushed seashells and carried by the trade winds. In the rural surroundings of Sóo, these sands support traditional crops such as sweet potatoes, melons and watermelons. The formation of the sand and its cultivation are therefore defining features of the landscape.
The El Jable landscape, associated with the rural surroundings of Sóo, is also a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) and home to numerous steppe birds. Here, agriculture and nature conservation can be seen as two sides of the same landscape: the sand is linked to traditional crops, while El Jable is also a habitat for steppe birds.
Hikes from Sóo
The Camino Real de Soo a la Villa de Teguise starts in the village of Soo and leads to the Villa de Teguise. The hike is 6.8 kilometres long, of moderate difficulty and takes an estimated six hours in total. Set aside a large part of the day and check trail conditions before setting out.
Los Volcanes de Soo also starts in the village and is a circular hike. To help you choose between the routes, consider their different layouts: the Camino Real leads to the Villa de Teguise, while Los Volcanes is a loop. Check trail conditions before this hike too.
Heritage and festival traditions
The Ermita de San Juan Evangelista was originally built in the 17th century and, despite later alterations, is still considered one of Lanzarote’s most distinctive hermitages. A 2025 report stated that it was closed for services until repairs could be carried out. Check whether access is possible before visiting.
At Montaña de Juan del Hierro, there is a site with prehistoric rock engravings made by the Indigenous people. Archaeological ornaments and a small trove of chalcedony were found in a shelter at the summit of Pico Colorado. Cisterns for collecting surface runoff can be seen on the slopes. These traces range from rock art and archaeological finds to water collection.
A 2025 report describes the festival in honour of San Juan Evangelista as a gathering of residents and visitors, where local customs remain alive. For the celebration, women from Sóo traditionally made Truchas de Batata by hand. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates locally.
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For the broader travel overview: Teguise.
