A couple of attractions in the village that are certainly worth a mention here
are firstly the small art gallery called "La Galleria El Aljibe de Haria" which
is situated opposite the main town hall building. Contact details for more
information about future exhibitions is:
La Galleria El Aljibe de Haria
Plaza de la Constitucion, s/n
35520
Haria
Telephone: +34 928 835 737
Email:
The second attraction is the "Museo Internacional de Miniaturas" or
International Museum of Miniatures. Miniatures on display in the Museum include
what is claimed to be the smallest newspaper in the world, a football match
painted on a grain of rice along with the smallest bible in the world. The
museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm and contact details are;
Museo Internacional de Miniaturas
Calle Palmeral
35520
Haria
Lanzarote
If you've hired a car and can travel beyond the village, the north of island
does have a remarkable number of other natural attractions that will certainly
be worth a visit. The first of these being the Mirador de Haria, some 5km, or 3
miles, south of the village. The word "mirador" in Spanish translates into
English as "vantage point" or "lookout", and originally these miradors would
have been used by the islanders to keep a sharp lookout for invading forces or
marauding pirates. On a clear day the Mirador de Haria provides visitors with
spectacular views north towards Haria, and in recent years has become a popular
stopping point on many of the tour operators "see Lanzarote in a day" type
island tours.
To the north of Haria, where the Risco de Famara mountain range meets the
Atlantic Ocean, you will also find the equally spectacular Mirador del Rio.
During the late 19th Century when Spain was at war with America over the
ownership of Cuba, a small fortress and gun battery was built here to protect
the strategically important strait known as El Rio, which separated Lanzarote
from the nearby island of La Graciosa. In 1974 Cesar Manrique, recognising the
potential of the building, proposed a design that would transform the near
derelict shell into one of the grandest and most exclusive restaurants on
Lanzarote. Whilst these ambitious plans were never fully completed, it is now
possible to buy light snacks and drinks at the Mirador cafe, whilst admiring the
panoramic views over the north west coast of the island. Contact details are;
Mirador del Rio
35520
Haria
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 173 536
Another popular attraction to be found in the north of the island is the Cueva
de Los Verdes, which translates into English as the "Green Cave". The Cuevas de
Los Verdes is part of a 6Km long lava tube which formed over 3,000 years ago
when the Montaña La Corona last erupted and, combined with the nearby Jameos del
Agua, this is widely recognised as being one of the longest volcanic tunnels in
the world. In 1964 approximately 2km of the tunnel was opened to the public,
following the installation of lighting to a design by Jesus Soto. A special
feature of the Cuevas de Los Verdes is an optical illusion that will be shown to
you towards the end of the guided tour, which for obvious reasons we will not
spoil the surprise here. Contact details are;
Cuevas de Los Verdes
35520
Haria
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 173 220
As mentioned briefly above, the Jameos del Agua are part of the same 6Km long
lava tube that include the Cuevas de Los Verdes. During the formation of the
lava tube, the tremendous pressure of the volcanic gases caused parts of the
tunnel roof to explode, exposing it to the outside world, and it is these open
air caves that are now known as the Jameos del Agua. The attraction is certainly
not recommended for anyone with mobility problems as the entrance is via a stone
staircase which leads into the first cave known as the "Jameo Chico". Here you
will find a small cafe bar that is adjacent to a small lake of extremely clear
water. This lake is home to a species of blind albino crabs called "Jameitos"
which can only be found here on Lanzarote, and in recognition, this unique
species has been adopted as the symbol of the Jameos del Agua. Taking the narrow
footpath around the lake then brings you into the larger "Jameo Grande" cavern
which will truly take your breath away. Contact details are;
Los Jameos del Agua
35520
Haria
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 848 020
The final attraction that is certainly worth a mention here is the Guinate
Tropical Park. Guinate is a small village some 5km to the north of Haria that
overlooked by the imposing Monte Corona which is one of the highest mountains on
Lanzarote. The park is on the outskirts of the village covering an area of over
45,000m2 and is home to a wide selection of exotic birds and wild animals from
all over the world including parrots, mear cats and ostriches. There's a show
approximately every hour throughout the day where you get to see a selection of
the animals close up, along with a children's play area. Admission to the park
is approximately 14€ for adults and 6€ for children. Contact details for more
information:
Guinate Tropical Park
Calle Majadita, 14
Guinate
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 835 500
Web site:
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