Mirador Del Rio

The Viewpoint (founded in 1974)

Designed by César Manrique, Eduardo Caceres & Jesus Soto

Offering views from Haria, Lanzarote North at the end of the Risco Del Famara range to: La Graciosa, Alegranza, Montaña Clara, Roque Del Este, Roque De Oeste and Roque Del Infierno which is a Marine Reserve Area. Further to this the views reach to the oldest salt plains on the archipelago, Salinas Del Rio, which have been in use since the Roman era.

Background information: During the 16th Century Mirador was used as a lookout point by Spanish settlers. Pirate invasion and pillaging was common place at this time, and continued for the best part of 200 years. During the year 1898 a small gun battery and a fortress were added to Mirador, by this time Spain was at war with the USA, over Spanish ownership of Cuba. Today the guns sit pride of place in the Arrecife Museum Castillo De San Jose, and Mirador sits pride of place, as one of Lanzarote's most spectacular places to contemplate the Canary islands at their very best.

Why visit? To look at this view is to know that you have visited the Canary Islands, and taken in a piece of heaven. Bondesque quality chic design by Cesar Manrique & friends, together with the serenity of the views makes for an experience not to be missed.

What to expect: The original plan was to make Mirador Del Rio an exclusive, number one restaurant venue. The curved glass walls in the open plan seating area were later mirrored in the design of the Castillo San Juan restauraunt in Arrecife. Though Mirador does not house a restaurant, there is a bar/cafeteria serving light snacks and beverages, and on the upper level a small souvenir shop.

What to take: A camera, you will want to capture the beautiful views. Remember to take a light jacket/jumper as it can be windy on the outer viewing gallery areas.

Six country suites, situated on 17,000 square meters of privately owned land in Haria, between two of the Lanzarote's most prominent landmarks, La Corona Volcano and Cesar Manrique's incredible Mirador Del Rio, book with us now to get the best rates available.

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