{"id":169,"date":"2025-10-22T12:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2025-10-22T12:47:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:47:55","slug":"mirador-del-rio-lanzarote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Mirador del R\u00edo Lanzarote: Tickets, opening times and the perfect time to go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Spectacular panoramic views, sculptures, and a showcase of the island\u2019s unique architecture are part of what you\u2019ll find at <strong><em>Mirador del R\u00edo in Lanzarote<\/em><\/strong>. Here we tell you everything you need to know about this tourist spot\u2014one of the must-see stops to enjoy the landscape and a beautiful sunset.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#What_is_Mirador_del_Rio_and_what_makes_it_unique\" >What is Mirador del R\u00edo, and what makes it unique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#Tickets_and_discounts\" >Tickets and discounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#Opening_hours_and_the_best_time_to_go\" >Opening hours and the best time to go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#How_to_get_there_and_where_to_park\" >How to get there and where to park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#What_to_see_and_do_inside\" >What to see and do inside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#Free_alternatives_and_nearby_viewpoints\" >Free alternatives and nearby viewpoints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/mirador-del-rio-lanzarote\/#Local_tips_and_visit_checklist\" >Local tips and visit checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mirador_del_Rio_and_what_makes_it_unique\"><\/span>What is Mirador del R\u00edo, and what makes it unique?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around Lanzarote you\u2019ll find a series of architectural works that are the legacy of C\u00e9sar Manrique. One of these creations, in which he fuses art with nature, is Mirador del R\u00edo: a vantage point from which you\u2019ll see the panorama of \u201cEl R\u00edo\u201d, the island of La Graciosa in all its splendour, and the sea surrounding it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C\u00e9sar Manrique\u2019s work and the \u201ceyes\u201d of the viewpoint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirador del R\u00edo stands on a cliff 500 metres high. Like all of Manrique\u2019s works, it blends art and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manrique\u2019s marking is reflected in every detail of the viewpoint: first, the clear intention to alter the landscape as little as possible; then, the sculptures and features that accompany the work. Among these are the \u201ceyes\u201d of the viewpoint\u2014arched picture windows from which you can observe the Chinijo Archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The viewpoint openned in the 1970s, two years after construction began. It sits atop the <strong>Risco de Famara<\/strong>. It comprises three areas from which you can admire the scenery: the first is an indoor space where you can look out through a circular window; outside there is a balcony overlooking the ocean; and, finally, the upper terrace that offers an even wider view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where it is and what you can see<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach Mirador del R\u00edo you need to head to the north of Lanzarote. It\u2019s close to other attractions such as Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua, so you can plan your itinerary to visit several places in a single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you can see the strip of ocean that separates Lanzarote from La Graciosa, known as \u201cEl R\u00edo\u201d. You can also admire La Graciosa\u2014the largest island of the Chinijo Archipelago\u2014and other islets in the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the base of the cliff you can also see the Salinas del R\u00edo, the oldest saltworks in the Canaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tickets_and_discounts\"><\/span>Tickets and discounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official prices and where to buy online (2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To enjoy this privileged view, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/ventaonline.cactlanzarote.com\/es\/entradas\/entrada-mirador-del-rio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">buy tickets<\/a> for the viewpoint online. Once purchased, your ticket is valid for three months from the date of issue, and you don\u2019t need to book a time slot to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 2025, the ticket price for adults is \u20ac8.50; children aged 7 to 12 pay \u20ac4.25; and children aged 0\u20136 enter free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policies and considerations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canary Islands residents pay \u20ac6.50 per adult and \u20ac3.25 for children aged 7 to 12. There are also reduced rates for people with disabilities.<br>Although Mirador del R\u00edo has good accessibility in some areas, there are limitations for reaching the upper terrace due to the structure of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours_and_the_best_time_to_go\"><\/span>Opening hours and the best time to go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The viewpoint opens at 10:00 and closes at 17:00. However, during the early hours you may not have the best visibility due to morning cloud. Wait for it to clear to get the best view; for this reason, <strong>the ideal time to arrive is from 13:00 onwards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go, check whether it will be windy or cloudy, or if there is calima (Saharan dust), as this also affects visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/archipielago-chinijo.jpg\" alt=\"archipielago chinijo\" class=\"wp-image-176\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_there_and_where_to_park\"><\/span>How to get there and where to park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By car and parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reach Mirador del R\u00edo by car via the LZ-201 or LZ-202 roads from Har\u00eda. There is free parking for cars and bicycles at the viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By bus and organized tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to book an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/lastminute-tour.asp\">excursion in Lanzarote<\/a> that includes this attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By bus, you can take Intercity line 08 from Arrecife to Y\u00e9. From Y\u00e9 you\u2019ll need to walk to the viewpoint or take a taxi. This route also passes other towns such as Teguise, Teseguite, Arrieta, Punta Mujeres, Har\u00eda, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_and_do_inside\"><\/span>What to see and do inside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s advisable to schedule at least 45 minutes to enjoy the viewpoint and walk through each of the areas. This will be enough time to get to appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terraces, picture windows, caf\u00e9, and shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once inside the viewpoint, besides enjoying the views, you can have a drink in the caf\u00e9 or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstminute-transfer.com\/blog\/en\/what-you-should-know-about-lanzarote-wines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lanzarote wine<\/a> at the bar. You can also have a snack while you let the landscape wash over you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility and services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that during the visit, it\u2019s not allowed to bring food or drinks purchased outside the viewpoint. So if you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/playa-blanca-lanzarote-supermarkets\/\">bought supplies at the supermarket<\/a>, save them to consume elsewhere. At the viewpoint, however, there\u2019s a caf\u00e9 available where you can have something to eat and drink. If you\u2019re visiting with small children, there are high chairs for added comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of accessibility, it\u2019s difficult to reach the upper floor with a pushchair. However, moving around the lower floor is easy. Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_alternatives_and_nearby_viewpoints\"><\/span>Free alternatives and nearby viewpoints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s possible to enjoy similar views without entering Mirador del R\u00edo. There is a free viewing platform nearby, accessible on foot from the car park. Note that you won\u2019t be able to enter the caf\u00e9 or enjoy the rest of the <strong>amenities of Mirador del R\u00edo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other nearby viewpoints, such as Guinate, located between Y\u00e9 and M\u00e1guez. From here you can also observe the Chinijo Archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_tips_and_visit_checklist\"><\/span>Local tips and visit checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These recommendations will help you make the most of your visit to Mirador del R\u00edo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrive after 10:00, once the clouds have cleared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The viewpoint sits on the Risco de Famara, so it\u2019s windy. Bring a light jacket for protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan a route through the north of Lanzarote that includes Mirador del R\u00edo, Playa Mujeres, Cueva de los Verdes, Jameos del Agua and other nearby attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirador del R\u00edo in Lanzarote is one of the unmissable stops on the island. Plan your visit and enjoy the views offered by this work of C\u00e9sar Manrique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spectacular panoramic views, sculptures, and a showcase of the island\u2019s unique architecture are part of what you\u2019ll find at Mirador del R\u00edo in Lanzarote. 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