Sights · Our pick in the Canary Islands
Mirador del Río
Over the strait to La Graciosa
César Manrique’s viewpoint on the northern cliffs of Lanzarote.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Edmundo Sáez · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsOur take
- Views
- Manrique
- Address
- Haría, Lanzarote, the Canary Islands
- Website
- cactlanzarote.com
About Mirador del Río
Excavated into the Risco de Famara and covered with volcanic stone, César Manrique’s Mirador del Río is barely visible from outside; inside, two arched windows frame El Río and the Chinijo Archipelago, with La Graciosa facing the cliff. Open every day 10am–5pm; strong winds may occur at the top (CACT).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Mirador del Río before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Mirador del Río are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Jameos del Agua8.0 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Fundación César Manrique24 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna288 kmCar or taxi 440 min
- Teide National Park325 kmCar or taxi 496 min
Location
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