Places to visit
The National Park of Timanfaya
Is a volcanic field where visitors can appreciate a great variety of geological phenomena as well as a large biological mix of some 180 different plant species. In this impressive habitat where human presence has been practically nil, the park serves as an authentic laboratory for biological research.
This region was devastated by intermittent volcanic eruptions over a six year period, 1730-1736, and again during the XIX century, mainly in 1824.
Services: Bar and cafeteria
Location: Yaiza
Phone Number: 928.84.00.56 / 928.84.00.57
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs
The César Manrique Foundation
Is the island's cultural centre par excellence that has won international recognition not only because it houses some of the works of the world famous artist, but also because it exhibits Manrique´s private collection of some prestigious artists such as Picasso, Miró, Chillida, Klee... etc.
Services: Bar and cafeteria
Location: Tahiche
Phone Number: 928.84.31.38 / 928.84.30.70
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Is located in the Castle of San José, a fortress built between 1776 and 1779 by King Carlos III. César Manrique, its honorary director, was aware of the importance of this building and wanted to preserve it as a lasting reminder of the past, but convert its interiors into a Museum of Modern Art. Several of his paintings and some artworks from his own private collection were donated to this end. The opening took place in 1976 exhibiting the works of international artists such as Alechins, Beicon, Botero, Dámaso, Domínguez, Fráncis, Leparc, Manrique, Millares, Miró, Picasso, Rompó, Tápies and Luis Féito.
Services: Bar and Restaurant are open from 13:00 to 15:45 hrs. and from 20:00 to 23:30 hrs
Location: Puerto Naos, s/n, Arrecife
Phone Number: 928.81.23.21
Opening Hours: Museum: Mon to Sun 11:00 to 21:00 hrs
Castle: Mon to Sun from 11:00 to 01:00 hrs
Jameos del Agua
Is one of the most interesting galleries of connecting caves and underground grottoes in the world and lies to the north of Lanzarote, at the foot of the volcano Monte de la Corona which erupted around 3,000 years ago.
'Jameos' means bubbles of lava. A jameo is formed when a tunnel ceiling collapses, most often occurring when its width exceeds twenty meters, or when gases accumulate and explode. Only a jameo reveals the presence of volcanic passages and allows their routes to be traced.
The Jameos del Agua was artistically developed for viewing by César Manrique in 1968.
Through a winding staircase visitors enter into the Jameo Grande, a roofless volcanic bubble 100m long and 30m wide, and from there into a magnificent garden with a large swimming pool. A dance floor and two bars built into the niches formed by the rocks create and exciting night-time.
A concert cave opens up towards the end of Jameo Grande. This admirable architecture with its wonderful natural acoustics, seats 600 spectators and offers a unique setting for concerts and ballet performances.
Services: Bar and restaurant
Location: Towards Orzola
Phone Number: 928.84.80.20
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:30 to 19:00 hrs. Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 03:00 hrs., 13:00 to 15:30 hrs. and 20:00 to 23:30 hrs
El Golfo
The Gulf- is the name of the volcanic crater (today reduced to half of its original size) filled by underground sea water creating a green lagoon. The stunning contrast of black beach and deep green colouring caused by the algae which inhabit its waters, forms a unique and spectacular sight.
Mirador del Río
Is a lookout point located in the north end of the island on top of a cliff, 479 meters above sea level. The view of the island of La Graciosa and over the islet Montaña Clara is breathtaking.
Yet another of Manrique´s creations. The artist excavated an opening in the top of the mountainto house a restaurant with a domed ceilling. On the outside this structure is camouflaged by a simple garden.
From this lookout point the view is breathtaking. (it is advisable to visit it on a clear day).
Services: Bar and cafeteria
Location: Ctra. de Yé, Haría
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 hrs
La Cueva de los Verdes
In the northern part of Lanzarote, to the south-east of the volcano Monte de la Corona, forms part of a spectacular system of underground grottoes (the jameos). It is not only one of the most interesting volcanic formations on the island, but is also one of the longest volcanic galleries in the world (6 km long).
The caves and galleries were created as a result of a prehistoric eruption from the volcano Monte Corona between three and five thousand years ago when a major stream of lava was ejected toward the east coast into in the sea. The surface of the lava cooled rapidly and hardened, whilst steaming lava continued to flow underneath the petrified basaltic layer.
Hollowed out spaces were created which subsequently exploded once inflated by gases. This was not an isolated phenomenon since there are two superimposed galleries connected to one another by random vertical cavities. In 1964 a 2 km long path-way was opened to visitors. Sophisticated lighting was added to lend theatrical effects to this wonder of nature.
Location: Haría
Phone Number: 928.17.32.20
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. Last entrance at 17:00 hrs
The Cactus Garden
Is one of César Manrique's last works. He turned an old quarry into an impressive cactus plantation.
The artist has shown a unique ability to create an artistic setting using natural resources.
Moreover visitors can appreciate some typical elements that characterise the island such as the tastefully restored windmill.
Services: Bar and cafeteria 10:00 to 17:00 hrs
Location: Between Guatiza and Mala
Phone Number: 928.52.93.97
Opening Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 hrs
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