Caves and Viewpoints of Northern Lanzarote

A day of contrasts between fortresses, cliffs and volcanic tunnels. Northern Lanzarote packs art, geology and fishing villages into a short drive.

ExploraGo Team

Published on October 20, 2026

Duration: 5-9 hours
Budget: Mid-range
Best for: Couple
Style: cultural
Season: All year

Stops

1
transporte
Arrecife Cruise Terminal
40 min · Free · Open according to scheduled calls
The coast road gets you north quickly. Arrange transport before leaving the ship so you do not lose time at the pier.
Tips
Hire a car with driver by the hour
Bring a light jacket for the viewpoints
Take care
Cave entrances run on staggered time slots
car · 5 min
2
actividad
Castillo de San José (MIAC)
60 min · Small entry fee · Mornings and afternoons; closed some days
The eighteenth-century fortress guards the harbour entrance and houses the international contemporary art museum. Its rooms and terraces face the Atlantic.
Tips
Step onto the terrace over the bay
The collection is easy to see in under an hour
Take care
Parking is limited at busy times
car · 25 min
3
mirador
Mirador del Río
55 min · Small entry fee · Mornings and afternoons
The balcony carved into the cliff looks straight across to the Chinijo archipelago. César Manrique's design blends stone, glass and curves.
Tips
Go before midday for fewer visitors
The indoor café has windows onto the cliff
Take care
The wind can be very strong outside
car · 6 min
4
naturaleza
Cueva de los Verdes
75 min · Paid entry · Guided visits during the day
A guide leads you through lava passages and an underground concert hall. Scale and silence impress more than the distance covered.
Tips
Wear shoes with good grip
The visit runs as a group and you cannot leave midway
Take care
There are stairs and low ceilings; not suitable for reduced mobility
car · 6 min
5
naturaleza
Jameos del Agua
90 min · Paid entry · Mornings and afternoons
A volcanic tube turned into a garden, auditorium and indoor pool. The tiny blind albino crab in the lagoon is one of the site's symbols.
Tips
Walk the upper edge for a view down to the lagoon
Combine tickets with the cave if time allows
Take care
Polished surfaces can be slippery
Swimming in the lagoon is not allowed
walk · 3 min
6
restaurante
Seafood Lunch in Punta Mujeres
70 min · Varies · Lunchtime; some evenings
The low white village and its natural pools keep a slow rhythm. Restaurants serve fish and shellfish with views of the water.
Tips
Walk to the natural pools after lunch
Ask about the fish of the day
Take care
Restaurant choice is small and fills at lunchtime