Haría sits 270 m up in a valley of palms in Lanzarote's mountainous north, and gives its name to the northernmost and easternmost municipality in the Canary Islands, with the Atlantic on three sides. Viewpoints on the western heights look out over the island, the Mirador del Río the best known of them. To the north-east, the lava of the Malpaís de la Corona holds the Cueva de los Verdes and the Jameos del Agua. Órzola, at the northern tip, is the port for La Graciosa.
Haría
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish; English gets you by
- Power plug
- Type C/F, 230 V
- Visa
- Schengen
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1 (WET/WEST)
- Tap water
- Safe; desalinated seawater
- Tipping
- Not expected; 5–10% for great service
- Emergency
- 112
Things to do
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When to go
High season
Nov – Mar
Winter-sun season on Lanzarote fills the Mirador del Río and the lava caves, and cloud can settle on the heights around the town.
Shoulder
Apr – Jun
Long, clear days and fewer people at the viewpoints, with the trade wind building towards summer.
High season
Jul – Aug
Summer holidays bring Spanish families to the beach villages along the east coast, and the trade wind blows at its steadiest.
Shoulder
Sep – Oct
The sea holds its summer warmth and the crowds thin out after the holidays.
How long to stay
A day by car covers the town, the viewpoints on the western heights and the lava tunnels at the Cueva de los Verdes and the Jameos del Agua. Add a second day for La Graciosa: the ferry from Órzola takes 30 minutes, so the island fits easily into a day trip, and you come back the same way.
Getting around
You need a car. The LZ-1 runs north from Arrecife all the way to Órzola, with a branch inland at Arrieta for Haría. The bus links Haría with Máguez and is too infrequent for anywhere else in the north.
Cycling distances are not great, but the gradients are steep and a stiff Atlantic breeze blows in your face.
From Órzola, ferries cross to Caleta de Sebo on La Graciosa in 30 minutes. There is no other route to the island, so you return the same way.
What to see
Destinations in Haría
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car in the north of Lanzarote?
Yes. The bus runs between Haría and Máguez, but it is too infrequent for the rest of the north. The LZ-1 from Arrecife reaches Órzola, with a branch inland at Arrieta for Haría.Can I visit La Graciosa from Haría?
Yes. Ferries leave from Órzola, at the northern tip, for Caleta de Sebo, and the crossing takes 30 minutes. It is the only route to the island, so a day trip means returning the same way.What is there to see around Haría?
The Mirador del Río and the other viewpoints on the western heights, and two lava tunnels in the Malpaís de la Corona: the Cueva de los Verdes and the Jameos del Agua. The lava field came from the eruption of Montaña Corona about 3,000 years ago.Is there a market in Haría?
Yes, on Sunday mornings in Plaza León y Castillo, with handicrafts and local produce.Is the north of Lanzarote good for cycling?
The distances are not great, but the gradients are steep and a stiff Atlantic breeze blows against you.