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PLACES OF INTEREST IN LANZAROTE Page 3 of 3

Los Jameos Del Agua
A jameo is the name given to a cave of volcanic origin, with a collapsed surface due to weight or gas explosion. This one was formed by the lava flow from the eruption of the volcano La Corona, about 5000 years ago. It hosts a small lake, fed by the sea water, where you will find tiny white blind albino crabs, only to be found in Lanzarote.
Jameos del Agua - Centros de Arte Cultura y Turismo de LanzaroteThere is also a bar-restaurant, a turquoise-coloured pool and an auditorium of 600 seats with excellent acoustics, where occasional concerts are held.
If you are interested in the formation of volcanoes, the “Casa de los Volcanos” at the top of the stairs hosts an excellent permanent exhibition about volcanic activity in the Canary Islands.

 

 

Haria:
In the north of the island, Haria is known as the valley of the thousand palms, reportedly due to the fact that during the 17th and 18th centuries, palm trees were planted for every child being born: 1 for a girl, and 2 for a boy. The centre of the village itself has several local bars and restaurants, but care should be taken if driving to Haria as the road has lots of bends (it is a mountain road).
The village also hosts a small handcraft market every Saturday on the square.

Cuevas de los Verdes:      
The Cuevas de los Verdes are part of the same 6km long lava tube as the Jameos del Agua, making it one of the longest volcanic galleries in the world, and of great scientific interest.
A 2km pathway was created in 1964 by Jesus Soto to show off the caves, with a lighting system only present to enhance the amazing geological structure and its colours.
The cave also hosts a small auditorium, the second venue of the Visual Music Festival of Lanzarote.

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Jardin de CactusJardin de Cactus:
This is the last work of Cesar Manrique, as a symbol to Lanzarote´s history. For more than a century, the island was renowned for the cultivation (and export) of the cochineal beetle, a valuable natural red dye, attracted to one specific type of cactus: the Tunera cacti. This cactus was traditionally grown in the area where the Cactus Garden is now standing.
There you will find over 10,000 cacti, from more than 1400 different species from the Canary Islands, America and Madagascar.
Cesar Manrique