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Jameos del Agua & The Valley of a Thousand Palms
Jameos del Agua & The Valley of a Thousand Palms
Jameos del Agua & The Valley of a Thousand Palms

Jameos del Agua & The Valley of a Thousand Palms

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Location Lanzarote (arrecife), Canary Islands ACE-215
Location Lanzarote (arrecife), Canary Islands ACE-215
Location Lanzarote (arrecife), Canary Islands ACE-215
Location Lanzarote (arrecife), Canary Islands ACE-215
Duration time 3.75 hours

Moderate Activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

After boarding your air-conditioned motorcoach, you'll travel to the picturesque village of Haria. Due to the humidity, the landscape is different here than in other parts of the island. Known as the "valley of a thousand palms," Haria is surrounded by lush green fields and colorful meadows. Whitewashed houses, shady palms, and tropical flowers line its narrow streets.

But one of the highlights of your tour is the arresting views that await you at Mirador de Haría, a three-mile high viewpoint just south of town. A winding road twists its way around the cliffs of Risco de Famara and up a mountain pass to the top. When you disembark you'll be treated to eye-popping views of the valley and its thousand palms, as well as the high cliffs of the coast and Peñas del Chache; jutting 2,200 feet into the air, it's Lanzarote's highest mountain.

You'll continue on to Mirador del Rio, Lanzarote's most famous viewpoint. A recreational and ecological park, Mirador del Rio has a history as an old gun emplacement, dating from 1898, when Spain was at war with the United States over Cuba. In 1973 local artist César Manrique redesigned the stone structure's semi-circular shape and large domed roof. From the vantage point of the balcony you have some of the most breathtaking views in the entire archipelago. Standing 1,630 feet above sea level, you can see the entire northern coastline, the straits of El Rio and Las Salinas del Rio, the island's oldest salt plains, which have been used since Roman times. In fact, look down below the steep cliff and you can still see remnants of the abandoned salt pans.

Next, you'll reboard your motorcoach and travel to Los Jameos del Agua. This massive open-air cavern is part of a four-mile long volcanic tunnel that was formed by molten lava after the eruption of the La Corona volcano 3,000 years ago. Due to the pressure built up by volcanic gases, the tunnel collapsed and developed openings in the solidified lava. These openings were discovered in 1968 and, based upon an idea by Manrique, were turned into a tropical garden, a pool, a bar and a 600-seat auditorium.

Upon arrival, a huge lobster sculpture will greet you at the entrance. You'll then climb down a stone staircase into the first cave known as Jameo Chic. From there you'll continue along a pathway that crosses a lake, which is filled with tiny albino crabs, a rare and delicate marine crustacean. Following the footpath you'll make your way to Jameo Grande, a huge open-air cave lined with tropical plants and a vibrant turquoise pool. At the far end is the auditorium.

Your tour concludes with a scenic drive through the lunar landscape of craters, volcanoes, and canyons back to your awaiting ship.

Points of interest

Jameos del Agua

Mirador del Rio

Schedule

Special Notes

Guests should note that the visit to Jameos del Agua requires negotiating some uneven stone steps at the entrance (uneven steps and uneven surface are in the whole Jameos). The steps may be slippery.

This tour is not available on every voyage.

Medical Restriction

Not Wheelchair Accessible

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Location Lanzarote (arrecife), Canary Islands ACE-215
Location Lanzarote (arrecife), Canary Islands ACE-215
Duration time 3.75 hours

Moderate Activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

After boarding your air-conditioned motorcoach, you'll travel to the picturesque village of Haria. Due to the humidity, the landscape is different here than in other parts of the island. Known as the "valley of a thousand palms," Haria is surrounded by lush green fields and colorful meadows. Whitewashed houses, shady palms, and tropical flowers line its narrow streets.

But one of the highlights of your tour is the arresting views that await you at Mirador de Haría, a three-mile high viewpoint just south of town. A winding road twists its way around the cliffs of Risco de Famara and up a mountain pass to the top. When you disembark you'll be treated to eye-popping views of the valley and its thousand palms, as well as the high cliffs of the coast and Peñas del Chache; jutting 2,200 feet into the air, it's Lanzarote's highest mountain.

You'll continue on to Mirador del Rio, Lanzarote's most famous viewpoint. A recreational and ecological park, Mirador del Rio has a history as an old gun emplacement, dating from 1898, when Spain was at war with the United States over Cuba. In 1973 local artist César Manrique redesigned the stone structure's semi-circular shape and large domed roof. From the vantage point of the balcony you have some of the most breathtaking views in the entire archipelago. Standing 1,630 feet above sea level, you can see the entire northern coastline, the straits of El Rio and Las Salinas del Rio, the island's oldest salt plains, which have been used since Roman times. In fact, look down below the steep cliff and you can still see remnants of the abandoned salt pans.

Next, you'll reboard your motorcoach and travel to Los Jameos del Agua. This massive open-air cavern is part of a four-mile long volcanic tunnel that was formed by molten lava after the eruption of the La Corona volcano 3,000 years ago. Due to the pressure built up by volcanic gases, the tunnel collapsed and developed openings in the solidified lava. These openings were discovered in 1968 and, based upon an idea by Manrique, were turned into a tropical garden, a pool, a bar and a 600-seat auditorium.

Upon arrival, a huge lobster sculpture will greet you at the entrance. You'll then climb down a stone staircase into the first cave known as Jameo Chic. From there you'll continue along a pathway that crosses a lake, which is filled with tiny albino crabs, a rare and delicate marine crustacean. Following the footpath you'll make your way to Jameo Grande, a huge open-air cave lined with tropical plants and a vibrant turquoise pool. At the far end is the auditorium.

Your tour concludes with a scenic drive through the lunar landscape of craters, volcanoes, and canyons back to your awaiting ship.

Points of interest

Jameos del Agua

Mirador del Rio

Schedule

Special Notes

Guests should note that the visit to Jameos del Agua requires negotiating some uneven stone steps at the entrance (uneven steps and uneven surface are in the whole Jameos). The steps may be slippery.

This tour is not available on every voyage.

Medical Restriction

Not Wheelchair Accessible