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The town of Haría in Lanzarote. At the foot of La Atalaya, seen from the viewpoint of Haria. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Crest of the city of Haría (author Sancho Panza XXI). Click to enlarge the image.Haría is a small farming town in a fertile valley north of the island of Lanzarote, which has a less arid climate than the rest of the island.

Haría is also the chief town of one of the seven municipalities of Lanzarote, the city occupies the north of the island. The municipality of Haría includes some farming villages such as Máguez, Guinate, , Tabayesco and Mala, a few fishing villages, such that Órzola and Arrieta and newer resorts such as Punta de Mujeres and Charco del Palo, known for its nudist beaches. The municipality of Haría has about 5,000 inhabitants, the town of Haría about 1200 residents.

One of the most famous inhabitants of Haría was the artist and environmentalist César Manrique; his tomb is in the cemetery of Haría.

Haría has many of the major tourist attractions of Lanzarote: the cave of Los Verdes, the chasms of Jameos del Agua and the lookout Río.

SituationSituation

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. the Malpaso valley view from the viewpoint of Haria. Click to enlarge the image.The city of Haría is at the bottom of the valley Malpaso (“The Valley of 1000 Palms”) which stretches northward between the two major mountain ranges north of Lanzarote, the Cordillera de Famara (Risco de Famara), to the west and the Cordillera des Neiges (Risco de las Nieves) to the east. The valley of Haría is closed north of the volcano Monte Corona, whose lavas and volcanic projections created an uncultivated area, the Malpaís de la Corona, which covers the northeastern part of the town.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Arrieta Tabayesco and seen from the viewpoint of Haria. Click to enlarge the image.From the foot of the mountain of Peñas del Chache, the highest point of the island (671 m), another valley, perpendicular to the valley Malpaso, hand towards the east to the villages of Tabayesco and Arrieta; it is the valley Temisa whose hillsides are covered with abandoned crop terraces.

From the viewpoint of Los Helechos, about 565 meters, the LZ-10 scenic drive down into several loops to the center of the small town, located 270 meters.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Location of the town (author Jerbez). Click to enlarge the image.The territory of the municipality of Haría - covering over 100 square kilometers - is bordered on three sides, west, north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; south it borders the municipality of Teguise.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Punta Fariones, the northernmost point of the town and island. Click to enlarge the image.In the north of the municipality is located northern cape of the island of Lanzarote, the Punta Fariones.

LZ-10 road connects Teguise to Haría in 17 km; from Arrecife, the capital of the island, you can reach Haría in 29 km (about 40 minutes), the LZ-1 road then the LZ-10 highway. From Playa Blanca, on the southern tip of the island, the distance to reach Haría is 58 km (1 hour 10).

VisitsVisits

VillageThe village of Haría
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Villa. Click to enlarge the image.Haría is a quiet village, with traditional Canarian white houses dotted among palm trees; from the viewpoints of Haría and Los Helechos the resort appears like an oasis. With its relatively high altitude - over 250 m - water in its richness and greenery, the village was in the nineteenth century, a resort where the wealthy families of the island took refuge during the hottest weather to enjoy “good air” of Haría.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. the Constitution Square (author Frank Vincentz). Click to enlarge the image.The village center is organized around two places:

  • the Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución), a flowery place bougainvillea and poinsettias, where the neo-classical building of the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), dating from the nineteenth century.
  • the Plaza León y Castillo, a long pedestrianized square shaded by eucalyptus and banyan Malaysia (Ficus microcarpa); Saturday mornings it holds a handicraft market.

The village of Haría is pleasant enough but does not have many tourist attractions. At the end of the Plaza León y Castillo is the parish church of Our Lady of the Incarnation (Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación). Nearby, on the Plaza León y Castillo, there is a small Museum of Sacred Art (Museo de Arte Sacro), which retains some religious art of the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries.

ChurchThe Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación)
The parish church of Our Lady was rebuilt in 1956 after it was seriously damaged by a storm; The new building has a very modern architecture for its time, with a rectangular plan, a flat cover to one side, supported by arches in concrete oval.
ChapelThe Chapel of St. John the Baptist (Ermita de San Juan Bautista)
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Chapel of St. John the Baptist. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).St. John the Baptist chapel is the location where the first church was to Haría, the first Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation dating from the sixteenth century (1561).

In 1618 Haría was a victim, as Teguise, an attack the Barbary pirates of the arráez (captain) Tabac and Solimán; during this attack the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación was largely destroyed. In 1625, it was decided to rebuild the parish church elsewhere, where Our Lady of the present church is located; the gate and the roof of the old church of Our Lady were integrated into the new building.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Chapel of St. John the Baptist. Click to enlarge the image.In 1678, the old church was restored and placed under the patronage of St. John the Baptist. The ceiling Ermita de San Juan Bautista is Mudejar, and the interior houses a statue of the Virgin of the Assumption (Virgen de la Asunción), the work of Luján Perez, a renowned sculptor of the eighteenth century, a native of Great Canary, who realized works throughout the archipelago.

During the festivals of Saint John Summer (Feast of St. John the Baptist, patron of the city of Haría) from 24 to 27 June, the ground of the city streets is decorated with colorful carpets of salt representing various reasons ; the evening of 23 June, a large bonfire is lit, and the next day the procession of Saint John clears these salt decorations.

HandcraftThe handicraft workshop (Taller de Artesanía)
In an old house is the Municipal Workshop Craft (Taller Municipal de Artesanía); one can watch artisans make embroidery items, basketry, pottery, dolls and so on. The palm leaf basketry product carpets, baskets, bags, hats, cheese trays ... The raw material is provided by numerous palm trees Haría.

A particular craft, which developed in Máguez early twentieth century, the craft of the fiber of sisal agave.

Tienda y Taller de Artesanía

Address: Calle Barranco de Tenesía, a parallel street to the Plaza de la Constitución.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 13: 30 pm and 16 am to 19 pm (in summer); closed Monday afternoon.

Admission: free admission.

GraveyardThe cemetery of Haría
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Tomb of César Manrique in the cemetery of Haría. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Tomb of César Manrique in the cemetery of Haría. Click to enlarge the image.The artist and environmentalist César Manrique - whose works are ubiquitous in Lanzarote - had completely transform his house Taro de Tahíche to house his foundation, but was continually disturbed in his work by the many visitors to the Foundation. In 1988 Manrique moved to Haría in an old finca he restored himself, while retaining its original appearance.

César Manrique lived in Haría from 1988 until December 25, 1992, day of his tragic death in a traffic accident on the outskirts of its Foundation. His house in Haría is now a museum César Manrique: the Museo César Manrique is in the street that now bears his name.

The grave, simple, of César Manrique is in the cemetery of Haría; it is generally flowery fresh flowers by all those who did not forget his contribution to culture and the preservation of landscapes of his native island.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. steel sculpture in the cemetery of Haría. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The cemetery. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The cemetery. Click to enlarge the image.
ViewpointThe viewpoints of Haría and Los Helechos
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Haria The valleys (Malpaso) and Arrieta (Temisa) views from the gazebo of Los Helechos. Click to enlarge the image.Leaving Haría towards Teguise with LZ-10 road we encounter a number of viewpoints:
  • after 4 km, and some curves hairpin, we reach the viewpoint Haría (Mirador de Haría), 503 meters; there is a side view of the valley Malpaso and the village of Haría.
  • The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Risco de las Nieves seen from the viewpoint of Los Helechos. Click to enlarge the image.a kilometer away, and two rotating later we arrive at Mirador de los Helechos which lies at the foot of the Montaña de los Helechos (Mountain Ferns). The Belvedere Ferns is located 557 meters above sea level and offers a magnificent view of the “Valley of 1000 Palms” and towards the east, the valley Temisa, the village of Tabayesco and the eastern coast of Lanzarote between Arrieta and Mala. The Mirador de los Helechos is a small restaurant - often crowded - and a gift shop.
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Risco de las Nieves seen from the viewpoint of Los Helechos. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Temisa the valley view from the gazebo of Los Helechos. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Temisa the valley view from the gazebo of Los Helechos. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).
ValleyThe Valley of Thousand Palms (Valle de las Mil Palmeras)
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. the palm valley. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).Valley Malpaso extends from the foot of the Peñas del Chache to the town of Haría; the valley is very cashed early, 300 meters down into 5 km, then spreads out into a sort of green basin which grew the towns of Haría and Máguez. This is a dry valley sank no water, but that is relatively well watered by rainwater. The lower part of the valley is populated by a large number of palms of the Canaries, which earned the valley Malpaso the nickname “Valley of Thousand Palms”.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Valley of 1000 palms Máguez. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).Legend has it that this important palm population is due to the custom - which had during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries - to plant palm trees to the birth of a child: two palm trees for a boy, a palm tree for a girl - feminists appreciate.

Another legend claims that the valley owes its nickname to a school teacher who asked her students to count the palms of the valley; they would have counted 10000; the valley is sometimes called “Valley of Ten Thousand Palms”. This is certainly the most important palm Canarian population.

The vegetation is not limited only to the palm trees and we also meet many euphorbias and cacti (tuneras), and a small population of the Canary pine (Pinus canariensis), named “El Bosquecillo” (The Grove).

VillageThe village of Máguez
Máguez or Mágues is a village located immediately north of Haría; it almost merges with the town, sharing the same palm. Máguez has just over 600 inhabitants. The resort has a beautiful church, St. Barbara Chapel (Ermita de Santa Bárbara).
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The chapel of Santa Bárbara Máguez. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The chapel of Santa Bárbara Máguez. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The chapel of Santa Bárbara Máguez. Click to enlarge the image.
Viewpoint The viewpoint of Guinate (Mirador de Guinate)
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The archipelago Chinijo seen from the viewpoint of Guinate. Click to enlarge the image in Adobe Stock (new tab).Go to the viewpoint of Guinate.
Viewpoint The viewpoint of the Rio (Mirador del Río)
The Belvedere River offers a splendid view of the islands and islets of the archipelago Chinijo with the foreground, the island La Graciosa.

Go to the Mirador del Río.

The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Chinijo archipelago seen from the viewpoint of Rio. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Rio lookout balcony. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The salt of Rio. Click to enlarge the image.
VillageThe village of
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Church of Ye (author Frank Vincentz). Click to enlarge the image. is a small wine village at the foot of the northern slope of Volcán de la Corona, about 370 m. has just over one hundred inhabitants.

The resort is located at the intersection of the road LZ-201 and LZ-203 road to the Mirador del Río, when it comes to Arrecife via Arrieta or Órzola by the LZ-204 road. Shortly before the intersection of the road LZ-201 and LZ-204 road from Órzola, there is a strange building with the appearance of a castle, with a square crenellated tower: it is the winery the Torrecilla de Domingo (Dominique Turret).

This is from the village of that can be most easily climb the Monte Corona (609 m). It is possible to park near near the church of ; then follow the LZ-201 road for about 200 m towards Arrieta, then take the dirt road to the right; This road leads directly to the volcano. Arriving at the edge of the crater, it is possible to go around, but the trail is steep. The bottom of the crater is located at 525 meters above sea level.

ChasmThe chasms of Jameos del Agua
Go to the site of Jameos del Agua.
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The underground lake of Jameos del Agua. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Volcanic hose Jameos del Agua. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The albino crabs Jameos del Agua. Click to enlarge the image.
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. Volcanic hose Jameos del Agua. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The Jameos del Agua basin. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The auditorium of Jameos del Agua. Click to enlarge the image.
Grotto The cave Verdes (Cueva de Los Verdes)
Go to the Cueva de Los Verdes.
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The entrance to the Cueva de los Verdes. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. La Cueva de los Verdes. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The underground lake of the Cueva de los Verdes. Click to enlarge the image.
The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The underground lake of the Cueva de los Verdes. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The underground lake of the Cueva de los Verdes. Click to enlarge the image.The town of Haría in Lanzarote. The underground lake of the Cueva de los Verdes. Click to enlarge the image.
VillageThe village of Punta de Mujeres
Punta de Mujeres is a peaceful fishing village away from the LZ-1 road, near the peninsula of the same name (Cape Women), 28 km north of Arrecife and 2 km north of Arrieta. Another attraction of the Jameos del Agua is 2 km north.

The village has over 1100 inhabitants and has no beaches; Holiday apartments however we found there and a few restaurants, including the restaurant El Lago (Address: Calle Los Morros, 27, phone: 00 34928848176).

VillageThe village of Mala
Located 3 km north of Guatiza and the Cactus Garden, the village of Mala (about 500 inhabitants) has long lived - as Guatiza - breeding cochineal on prickly pears for the production of red dye cochineal .
Seaside resortThe resort of Charco del Palo
Charco del Palo is the only official nudist beach resort on the island of Lanzarote, founded around 1970; Nudism is allowed everywhere in the resort - including the small supermarket and restaurants - but the city is authorized to everybody, even dressed. The resort has a natural pool (charco) away from waves and prying eyes, as well as three rocky coves.

The resort of Charco del Palo (Puddle of Cane) is close to Guatiza and Mala; at the entrance to Mala, the LZ-1 road, take a small road on the right, Calle El Rostro, just before the Restaurant Don Quijote; the road leads over 2.5 km to the station.

Practical informationPractical information

BusBus lines
The bus line No. 7 connects Arrecife to Máguez 6 times a day, with three stops in Haría; journey time 45 minutes; price: about € 3.

Detailed schedule at: www.arrecifebus.com.

MeteorologyWeather and forecasts
MarketMarket
Every Saturday morning from 10 am to 14 pm, a craft market is held on the Plaza León y Castillo. This market is less known and less crowded but no doubt more interesting than the Sunday market in Teguise.
RestaurantRestaurant
Restaurant El Cortijo de Haría
The family restaurant El Cortijo de Haría is housed in a typical Canarian house, with exposed beams; it offers traditional Canarian cuisine, especially grilled meats (suckling pig, rabbit ...). Sale of local products.

Address: Calle El Palmeral, 6

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 17 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 17 pm.

Price: main dish around € 12.

Phone: 00 34 928 835 686

Site on the Web: elcortijodeharia.blogspot.fr

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