Uga (Lanzarote) facts for kids
Uga (pronounced ew-gah) is a small village in Lanzarote, an island off the coast of Africa. It's part of the Yaiza area in the Las Palmas province. Uga is known for its wine. As of 2016[update], about 998 people lived there. Close by, you'll find towns like Puerto del Carmen, Tías, and Playa Blanca. The nearest airport is Lanzarote Airport, also called Arrecife Airport.
Uga has many small, white houses. The biggest building in the village is its church.
Fun Things to Do in Uga
Uga welcomes visitors with places to stay and eat. One popular activity is taking a camel ride. These rides go through the interesting lava fields to a place called Camel Park.
Camel Park Adventures
At Camel Park, special camels called dromedaries are raised. These friendly animals take visitors on exciting trips. You can ride them to Timanfaya National Park. They also offer safari tours to other parts of the island.
Camel Sculptures
Another cool sight in Uga is a group of three large camel sculptures. A local artist named Paco Curbelo created these artworks. They are a fun and unique attraction for visitors to see.
