Places To Visit

Visiting the Jardín de Cactus

Manrique’s favourite of his creations, this charming garden features over 4,500 specimens of cactus and is set in a disused quarry in the heart of Lanzarote’s cochineal country. A traditional windmill overlooks the scene. Here’s what to expect when you visit.
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Visiting the Castillo de San José

The Castillo de San José perches on a rocky outcrop overlooking Lanzarote’s busy commercial port. Once the most important military buildings on the island, it is now one of the island’s seven centres of art, culture and tourism created by César Manrique. Here’s what to expect when you visit.
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Visiting the Jameos del Agua

Manrique’s space age party venue is located in a lava bubble, where a legendary lake filled with unique blind crabs is flanked by restaurants, cafes, a volcano museum and a natural concert auditorium. Here’s what to expect when you visit.
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Visiting the Cueva de los Verdes

The oldest of Lanzarote’s tourist centres is a marvellously lit tour through a volcanic cave system. The surprise towards the end is genuinely stunning. Here’s what to expect when you visit.
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Visiting the stunning Mirador del Río

The crowning jewel of the north. Standing on the edge of the Mirador del Río’s observatory platform is like standing on the edge of the world. Here’s what to expect when you visit.
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How to get to Lanzarote’s many markets

Here’s a quick guide to the biggest markets on Lanzarote, from charming farmer’s markets where you can buy fresh produce, to handicrafts and souvenirs and gifts.
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