{"id":482,"date":"2026-10-16T21:52:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/?p=482"},"modified":"2026-10-16T21:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:52:26","slug":"haria-lanzarote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute-transfer.com\/blog\/haria-lanzarote\/","title":{"rendered":"Har\u00eda, Lanzarote: the Valley of a Thousand Palms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Har\u00eda is a town in the north of Lanzarote<\/strong>. It was founded in a valley, known as the Valley of a Thousand Palms. The white houses within the valley and the tree cover of palms make this place unique on the island. Its green colour contrasting with the ochre of the volcanic landscapes that dominate the island.<\/p>\n

Visit Har\u00eda and the valley of a thousand palms on your next trip to Lanzarote, and appreciate the wonders of nature on this island.<\/p>\n

Where is Har\u00eda?<\/h2>\n

Har\u00eda is located in the north of Lanzarote Island; it is the capital of the municipality with the same name. The municipality occupies the northern tip of Lanzarote, surrounded by the Atlantic on three sides, and bordered by Teguise to the south.<\/p>\n

The town of Har\u00eda is in a valley known as the Valley of a Thousand Palms. The last population census counted 1,128 inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Located about 35 km from the airport, about a 30-35 minute drive. The centre of Haria is 24,5 km from Costa Teguise<\/a> and 29 km from Arrecife.<\/p>\n

The Valley of a Thousand Palms<\/h2>\n

The valley is at the foot of the Famara Massif (Risco de Famara), the island\u2019s highest range, which peaks at around 670 metres. This is a green oasis that contrasts with the browns and blacks of the volcanic formations of the south, like Timanfaya National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The local legend that explains the origin of the Valley of a Thousand Palms recounts that, during the 17th and 18th centuries, the inhabitants of the area celebrated each birth by planting palm trees\u2014one for a girl and two for a boy.<\/p>\n

Har\u00eda\u2019s palm grove, home to around 3000 Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis<\/em>), is the largest stand of trees anywhere on Lanzarote. Alongside the palms grows a rich mix of native plants found only in the Canaries. Locals still harvest the dates, and the fronds are woven into traditional baskets and hats.<\/p>\n

In 2023, National Geographic Har\u00eda was included in the list of the 100 most beautiful villages in Spain\u2014ranking 24th\u2014and it was recommended to stop at the Mirador de los Helechos before descending into the valley.<\/p>\n

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Har\u00eda’s Saturday market<\/h2>\n

In Har\u00eda, as in Lanzarote’s other main towns, there is a great local market with around 20 stands. This is held every Saturday roughly at 10:00 am in Plaza Le\u00f3n y Castillo until 2:30 pm.<\/p>\n

In the Har\u00eda Saturday Market, you can walk around this great environment, full of life and music. The main attractions are the crafts made by local artists with palm leaves, volcanic stones and ceramics, as well as clothes. There you can also find food products; it is a great place to buy goat cheese, fruit and vegetables from local farmers.<\/p>\n

In 2004, it received the Distinguished Tourism Award in the Leisure and Events of Tourist Interest category, presented by the Lanzarote Tourism Board.<\/p>\n

C\u00e9sar Manrique’s last home<\/h2>\n

In Har\u00eda, you can visit the last home of C\u00e9sar Manrique: C\u00e9sar Manrique House Museum in Har\u00eda (also known as the Palm Grove House). This was built on the site of an old ruined farmhouse as a recreation of the traditional architecture of the island. The famous Lanzarote architect and artist lived there until his death in 1992.<\/p>\n

The house has been open to the public since 2013. You can visit it every day, including holidays, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. The standard tickets cost \u20ac10 at the standard price; children from 7 to 12 years pay \u20ac3. There is a combined ticket with the foundation in Tah\u00edche, so you can visit both centres for \u20ac17 in general entrance and \u20ac4 for kids.<\/p>\n

Visitors can appreciate the domestic environment where Manrique spent much of his time, and the details of the construction. This is not part of our Cesar Manrique tour<\/a>, so you will need to book it separately.<\/p>\n

How to get there?<\/h2>\n
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  • By bus: Two direct lines link Arrecife bus station with Har\u00eda. Line 7 (Arrecife \u2013 M\u00e1guez) runs roughly every two hours, from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm, and takes around 50 minutes. Most services follow the east coast via Teguise, Guatiza and Arrieta, while others take the higher road through Los Valles. Line 26 (Arrecife \u2013 Y\u00e9) adds a handful of extra departures each day.<\/li>\n
  • There is no direct bus from the south: from Playa Blanca take Line 60, or from Puerto del Carmen take Line 2 or 3, to Arrecife bus station and change there. Single fares range from around \u20ac0.87 to \u20ac2.67, and children under four travel free.<\/li>\n
  • By taxi or private transfer: With buses running only every couple of hours and limited parking at the Mirador de Har\u00eda, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the most convenient way to visit, especially if you are coming from the south of the island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    FAQs<\/h2>\n

    When is the Har\u00eda market, and is it free?<\/h3>\n
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    The Har\u00eda market is held every Saturday roughly from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm in Plaza Le\u00f3n y Castillo. The entry is free; there you can buy unique crafts made by the locals.<\/p>\n

    Can you visit C\u00e9sar Manrique’s house in Har\u00eda?<\/h3>\n
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    Yes, you can visit the last home of C\u00e9sar Manrique in Har\u00eda every day, including public holidays, from 10:00 to 6:00 pm. Last tickets are sold at 5:30 pm. It is only closed on January 1st.<\/p>\n

    Is the Har\u00eda viewpoint (Mirador de Har\u00eda) open to visitors?<\/h3>\n
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    It has had long closures recently, so check locally before you go. From the Har\u00eda viewpoint, you can see the \u00abWitch of Har\u00eda\u00bb, as the white houses and the town’s lights happen to resemble a witch on a broomstick. Keep in mind it only has three or four parking spaces. If you find Har\u00eda closed, you can visit the Mirador de los Helechos, which is a great alternative; it is free.<\/p>\n

    Why is Har\u00eda called the Valley of a Thousand Palms?<\/h3>\n
    The valley gets its name from a legend that says locals used to plant a palm every time a girl was born there, and two for every boy. It is the island\u2019s only sizeable stand of trees, thanks to the valley\u2019s fertile soil and higher rainfall.<\/div>\n
    Sources:<\/div>\n
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    • https:\/\/fcmanrique.org\/en\/inicio\/<\/li>\n
    • https:\/\/www.lanzarote.com\/guia-viaje\/transportes\/guaguas-autobuses-en-lanzarote\/<\/li>\n
    • https:\/\/www.historiadeharia.com\/HISTORIA\/Datos\/index.htm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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