Jable: The Volcanic Sand that Sustains Life in the Canary Islands
Among the natural wonders of the Canary Islands, few are as unusual and vital as the substance known locally as Jable. This special type of volcanic sand has shaped both the landscape and the livelihoods of the islands’ inhabitants for centuries. Found predominantly in Lanzarote, but also in parts of Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria, Jable…
