Thing's to See & Do

Graciosa Groove offer a full day’s catamaran excursion from Lanzarote for adults only.

The day starts with a transfer from your resort or you can elect to make your own way to Orzola where the ferry will transport you over to the island of La Graciosa. From there you board a stunning luxury catamaran that cruises under sail around the island of La Graciosa. On board is a DJ playing the latest grooves whilst you chill out and relax. The boat will moor so that you can take to the water for a snorkel to cool off.

The day includes your lunch on board and free drinks including beer, sangria and soft drinks.

There will be an opportunity to explore the harbour Caleta de Sebo before boarding the ferry to return back to your accommodation in Lanzarote.

The price is €59.00, special discounts are available for groups of 6 or more and residents.

For more information or to book, please email us info@gaylanza.com

 Monumento al Campesino                                  Jardín de Cactus

Mirador del Río                                                        Jameos del Agua

 Montañas del Fuego                                             Castillo de San José

Cueva de los Verdes

Island Watersports are a well established company in Lanzarote, having been based for some years in the resort of Puerto del Carmen.

The company recently moved from the marina at Puerto Calero to impressive new premises right on the harbor in the old town of Puerto del Carmen and it's a fabulous location for divers and their partners.

The business is now based in the large building next to the popular restaurant Casa Roja, and is perfectly set up for diver's comfort. On the ground floor they have a well stocked gear shop, a huge wet room with private changing area and secure lockers to store your clothes. There is also a membrane compressor, offering air or Nitrox.

Many dive schools run out of small untidy premises and leave you to get changed on the side of the road. One of the biggest benefits of IW’s fabulous new premises is that you can simply hang up your kit,  hose it down, get a hot shower and change back into your dry gear in comfort and privacy.

Every aspect of the shop, the training area and the equipment is high quality, clean and a pleasure to look at.

Upstairs there is a comfortable teaching area where students can study for or take examinations. Georg and Trudi are qualified to instruct for organisations including PADI, SSI and CMAS.

Island Watersports’s dive boat is a Valiant 7.5 metre RIB powered by a Volvo Penta 160 h.p and moored in the harbour which is a short walk from the changing area. The company offers dives in all the best sites in Lanzarote, where the water is always warm, clear and full of interesting species.

Additionally Island Watersports offer a selection training courses for power boating, shore based basic navigation and VHF radio.

There are a dozen bars and restaurants in the area for a post dive lunch or a drink.

Contact Island Watersports now to find out about their diving trips and courses!

Website: www.divelanzarote.com

Email: info@divelanzarote.com

Telephone: 667 092 304 (Georg) or 928 511 880 (Dive Centre)

The Cueva de los Verdes are part of the same volcanic tunnel as the Jameos del Agua and only a couple of minutes drive apart. It’s lovely to escape the heat of the day and head underground to experience the secret of the caves and discover why they are called the Green Caves. There is also an auditorium here and its a spectacular event  to witness an evening concert at this location.

Open: 10:00 to 18:00 (last tour 17:00)

Entry: €8.00 Adults €4.00 Children aged 7-12

Services: None

Directions:  Situated on the LZ-1 from Arrecife to Órzola.

Recommendations: Head back to Arrieta after the caves and find the local beach Playa La Garita which has two tapas bars, a pier and suitable for body boarding and snorkelling.

Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo Lanzarote - Official Information Cueva de los Verdes

The Montañas del Fuego or Fire Mountains were created with the islands six years of volcanic eruptions during 1730 – 1736. Today this area is known as the Timanfaya National Park and the most popular of the island’s attractions. The colours of the landscape is spectacular, although the volcano is no longer considered active you can feel the heat beneath the surface whilst at the geyser demonstration. César Manrique designed the Restaurante “El Diablo” which was built in 1970 and has panoramic views over the lava landscape and offers chicken cooked on the volcanic powered BBQ.

Open: 9:00 to 17:45 (last volcano tour 17:00 restaurant 12:00 to 15:30)

Entry: €8.00 Adults €4.00 Children aged 7-12

Services: Bar & café, gift shop, restaurant

Directions:  Situated close to Yaiza on the LZ-67 from Tinajo

Recommendations: Turn left when exiting the car park and head to the free visitor centre just along the road, later head back right and go to El Golfo for lunch over looking the black beach, then stretch your legs on the Charco del los Clicos beach to the green lagoon and Los Hervidores further along the coast.

Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo Lanzarote - Official Information Montañas del Fuego

The Castillo de San José was built from 1774 to 1779 to keep the residents of Lanzarote protected from pirates but more importantly it gave them work which provided them with food at a desperate time in the islands. The castle was known as 'Fortaleza del hambre' (fortress of hunger), rescued from ruin by César Manrique it was opened to the public as an International Museum of Modern Art in 1975. The castillo de San José is known as MIAC (Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo and has work from Lanzarote artists César Manrique and  Pancho Lasso but many more, a full list can be found on the official link below.

Open: 11:00 to 21:00 (restaurant 13:00 to 23:00)

Entry: €2.50 Adults €1.25 Children aged 7-12

Services: Restaurant

Directions:  The castle is situated on the coast road in Arrecife, over looking the main harbour Puerto Naos.

Recommendations: When exiting the car park, head left along the coast road when you reach the end of the harbour park on your right at San Ginés, walk around the water, head for the church and find the traditional La Recova market.

Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo Lanzarote - Official Information Castillo de San José

The Monumento al Campesino is situated in the centre of the island at a main crossroads for Teguise, San Bartolomé, Tinajo and La Geria. The entrance is marked by César Manrique’s “Fecundidad” sculpture which is a fertility symbol dedicated to the Lanzaroteño farmer. The house is a museum with lots of traditional features like canarian chimneys, wine presses and camel seats etc.

Open: 10:00 to 18:00 (restaurant 13:00 to 16:00)

Entry: Free

Services: Bar & café, restaurant

Directions:  Take the LZ-20 from Arrecife to Tinajo or the LZ-30 from Teguise to Uga.

Recommendations: When exiting the car park turn right and continue along the LZ-30 towards Uga, this road takes you through the wine region of La Geria and you can stop at several bodegas on this road. When you reach Uga, head for Yaiza and take the turn for Timanfaya National Park to drive through the beautiful Montañas del Fuego then back through the village of Mancha Blanca to complete a circular route.

Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo Lanzarote - Official Information Monumento al Campesino

The Jardín de Cactus was secured by César Manrique as a cultural site during the 1970’s but only finished and opened to the public in 1990, making it his last project in Lanzarote before his death in 1992. The windmill has been restored and the gardens are set down below ground level in what was an old quarry, making them sheltered from the trade winds and planted with over one thousand different varieties of cactus from around the world.

Open: 10:00 to 17:45

Entry: €5.00 Adult €2.50 Children 7-12 years

Services: Bar café & gift shop

Directions: Take the LZ-1 from Arrecife to Guatiza.

Recommendations: When you exit the Jardín de Cactus continue North into the next village Mala, take the turning on your right after the Centro de Salud and before the Restaurant Don Quixote. Follow this road through the cactus fields to the coast and the naturist village of Charco del Palo, there are a choice of restaurants, sea swimming pool and areas to sunbathe and you can leave your clothes in the car!

Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo Lanzarote - Official Information Jardín de Cactus

Jameos del Agua was the first cultural centre to be created by César Manrique and opened to the public in 1966 even though work continued for a further ten years. The Jameos del Agua is situated on the coast end of a 6km volcanic tunnel which is one of the longest known in the world, the lava flow was from La Corona Volcano that sits high above Órzola and Ye. The centre is named because of the opening where the swimming pool is now situated, jameo is a guanche word for opening of the ground. From the Jameos del Agua the tunnel is known as the Túnel de la Atlántida and runs another 1.5km into the sea, this and the cave where the blind albino crabs can be seen is of great scientific interest and a new endemic species has just been found and named César.

Open: 10:00 to 18:30 (Evenings - Tues, Fri, Sat 19:30 to 02:00)

Entry: €8.00 Adults €4.00 Children aged 7-12 (Evenings €9 Adult €4.50 Children)

Services: Bar & café (daytime), restaurant (evening), gift shop

Directions: Take the LZ-1 from Arrecife to Örzola.

Recommendations: When you exit the centre before you head back to your car, take the path down to the coast, if you walk right (with the Jameos behind you) you will normally find windsurfers and kite surfers enjoying the waves, it is comfortable to walk to the village of Punta Mujeres and back from here if you want to stretch your legs and get some sea air.

Centros de Arte, Cultura y Turismo Lanzarote - Official Information Jameos del Agua