Haría: serenity and harmony among the palm trees

I’ll be honest.
Haría, along with Arrieta and later Tenesar, was one of the villages on Lanzarote that I grew most fond of during my travels on the island.

Haría is characterized by its lush vegetation, which has earned it the nickname “Valley of a Thousand Palms”.
The calm and serene atmosphere makes it a perfect destination for anyone looking for a quiet retreat away from the busy tourist areas.

Visitors to Haría can explore the charming streets lined with whitewashed houses, visit the local artisan market on Saturdays or take a leisurely stroll in the surrounding area. The village is also known for its unique architecture, with many traditional houses featuring wooden balconies and colorful doors and windows.

Haría, her beauty and César Manrique.

“Haría has a calming and harmonious attraction.”

With these words, César Manrique defined the white village on Lanzarote amidst its palm trees.
In Haría, César Manrique had indeed found the serenity that can often only be found in contact with nature and in the tranquillity of a small village far away from large crowds.

To better understand the history and culture of the village and the artist, a visit to the César Manrique House Museum is highly recommended. This museum is dedicated to the life and work of the famous local artist and architect César Manrique.
His influence can be felt throughout Lanzarote, including in the development of Haría.

Things to do in Haría and the surrounding area

Haría really has a lot to offer despite the small size of the village.
When you get up here, you will feel like you are leaving the beaches and social life behind.
In reality, there is so much to see and do all around.Yyou can immerse yourself in the feeling of peace and tranquillity that a village in the midst of silence offers.

But take it easy:

First of all, the aforementioned house-museum of César Manrique, which you will find at C/ Elvira Sánchez, 70.
All information on the official website.

Haría artisan market

takes place in Plaza León y Castillo.
On Saturday mornings from 10 am to 2.30 pm
An event not to be missed if you are passionate about this genre or just want to find some good local products.

Mirador de Haría

It is another important point from which you can admire the whole valley and the spectacular landscape of Lanzarote.

Cueva de los Verdes

It is just a stone’s throw from the village of Haría.
We talk about a 6 km long volcanic cave.
It is also known as the “Atlantis Tunnel”

Jameos del Agua

This is a volcanic tunnel that originates from the same volcano as the Cueva de Los Verdes
The Corona volcano, to be precise.
El Jameos del Agua is shaped by the hand of César Manrique.
Here you can admire so much beauty of nature and the artist.

Haría also has a number of truly fascinating routes for those who enjoy hiking and exploring the area on foot.
This can be a new and unique way to discover the municipality in a completely different way.

You can find all the routes in Caminando Haría, the official guide of the municipality.

Arrieta

If you want to take a trip to the sea without going too far from Haría, I can not help but mention Arrieta, another white village in the municipality that I found very pretty.
Playa de la Garita is great for swimming or surfing (if the sea allows it, of course).
There is an excellent restaurant and bar in the parking lot in an old colorful Volksvagen.
If you then take a walk around Arrieta, you will find everything: bars, restaurants, stores, a supermarket and (photo above) a colorful building by the sea that could be called La casa China or La Juanita.
It belonged to Juan de León Perdomo, a resident of Haría, who built it in 1916 as a resting place for his sick daughter.