Río Vantage point
In the far north lies the fishing village of Órzola, which you can reach by the buses that depart from Arrecife every day. It is worth stopping at the Vantage Point of Río, a building with two huge domes buried in the cliffs of Famara, the work of César Manrique. From this cliff you can contemplate the Salt Flats of the Río and La Graciosa, the only inhabited island of the Chinijo Archipelago. And then go for a rest in one of our hotels in Lanzarote.
La Graciosa
Declared a bird sanctuary, it has two small villages, la Caleta del Sebo and Pedro Barba, two of the most picturesque corners in the Canary Islands, thanks to its sandy soil, low thick-walled houses and streets adorned with nets of silver fish. You can go for boat trips to the other islets in the archipelago and marvel at its underwater treasures.
Jameos del Agua
Haría, in the north, is a unique oasis comprised of numerous colonies of palm trees, buildings of popular architecture and traditional crafts. Here you will also see los Jameos del Agua, caves that were formed when the ceiling of a volcanic cave fell in, and which is the habitat of a species of albino crab some 3,000 years old. Another sight to see in the area is Cueva de los Verdes, where the islanders used to take refuge when pirates looted the island.
Teguise
In this area of the island is one of the hotels in Lanzarote, the H10 Lanzarote Gardens. Teguise is the former capital of the island and is now a monumental historic town. A visit to this town means a trip to El Patio, a property which has been reconverted into a museum exhibiting farming tools, ceramics and typical furniture. Near it stands the house where César Manrique used to live, a spectacular building erected on five volcanic bubbles and a jameo (cave), housing a museum where you can view his work and other works by Picasso, Miró or Chillida.
Arrecife
It is located 30 km from the hotels in South Lanzarote and 6 km from the hotels in North Lanzarote. It is the capital of the island, and as such is the main hub of its commercial and cultural activity. Its coasts, peppered with islets, were once protected by two historic Castles: the Castle of San Gabriel and the Castle of San José. The sea reaches the city centre, forming the Charco de San Ginés which, with its fishermen's houses around it and intimate lighting, makes you really fancy going out for a walk in the evening.
The National Park of Timanfaya
H10 Hotels also offers different excursions, so talk to reception at our hotels in Lanzarote and visit the Tinajo. The Tinajo is the authentic symbol of the island of Lanzarote: the National Park of Timanfaya. You can go to Timanfaya on guided tours by camel, bus or on foot.
El Golfo and Yaiza
In the fishing village of El Golfo, you can admire the Laguna Verde [Green Lagoon], the crack of a nearby crater where green water accumulates, and the Hervideros, large mountains of white foam formed on crashing into the rocks. In Yaiza, the traveller can visit the Salt flats of the Janubio, whose white and blinding surfaces reflect the sun.
Playa Blanca
The south of the island has the biggest beaches and most of the H10 Hotels hotels in Lanzarote. Playa Blanca, once a fishing village, the port where boats leave for Fuerteventura. Other lovely and nearby beaches are Playa Flamingo and Playa Dorada, where the sea is calm and ideal for the family. Our hotels in Lanzarote provide access to these beaches on foot.
