Cueva de Los Verdes
Cueva de Los Verdes
Timetable
10.00 – 17.00
The last guided tour: 16.00
LZ-204, 35542 Haría
La Cueva de los Verdes is a unique formation of landscape and volcanological characteristics of extraordinary value. Located in the north of the island, and integrated into the vast volcanic landscape of the Malpaís de la Corona, it is one of the wonders hidden in the bowels of Lanzarote, endowed with a mysterious and special mythological character.
The length of the cave reaches almost 8 kilometers, formed by a complex of tunnels and nooks and crannies with fascinating vaults and interior lagoons. Its visible section is formed by a kilometer of overlapping galleries with vertical interconnections, and its interior reaches up to fifty meters in height with widths of up to fifteen meters.
Like los Jameos del Agua, La Cueva de los Verdes is a part of the volcanic tube generated after the eruption of the La Corona Volcano, approximately 4000 years ago. The underwater part of this tube is known as the Túnel de la Atlántida, one of the most relevant volcanic tunnels in the world.
Used as a refuge for the population against the Berber pirates of North Africa during the XVI and XVII centuries, it is said that La Cueva de los Verdes owes its name to the surname of a family that used the cave and kept their livestock in the surrounding area.
During the 1960s, the Cabildo of Lanzarote commissioned the adaptation of the cave to Jesús Soto, who would later become a collaborator of César Manrique, adapting it to make it one of the most desired attractions for travelers, scholars and scientists from all over the world, fascinated by this unique formation.
Respecting the natural environment, the hand of man is limited to condition the path that leads us through the cave, as well as to introduce the ambient light and sound, which perfectly mimic, creating an atmosphere of a strange beauty and at the same time poetic.
Visiting time
50 minutes
Recommended visiting hours:
10:00 AM.
Recommended days for the visit:
Especially Sunday
Dress code
We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and shoes with rubber soles to avoid slipping. The temperature inside the cave is very pleasant, around 18º C all year round. You will therefore not feel cold.
Others
Remember this is a cave. Ask any questions you may have at the entrance.
Photographs
You may take photographs at all times except when a tour guide tells you otherwise due to safety reasons.
info@centrosturisticos.com
901 200 300
Access
The tour of the cave is not adapted for people with reduced mobility.
It is not recommended for people with claustrophobia.
Due to the natural conditions of the Cave, unfortunately, the event is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Baby strollers are also not allowed, and we do not have a space to store them. We recommend carrying your baby in your arms or using an alternative option, such as a baby carrier.
Families
It is not possible to access with baby carriages (strollers). It is recommended to bring a baby carrier backpack (kangaroo).
Free access for children under 7 years. Toilets outside the cave, with a baby changing table available.
Pets
The access of pets is not allowed except for assistance dogs in the terms reflected by the. Law 3/2017, of April 26, on assistance dogs for people with disabilities in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.
Auditorium
Cueva de los Verdes Auditorium
The auditorium of La Cueva de los Verdes is a unique space in the world to enjoy special concerts and other cultural activities of an intimate nature.
The particular environment of the volcanic cave, its temperature, the characteristics of the sound, its exquisite lighting and the proximity of the spectator to the stage, turn each show into an inspiring encounter between art and nature.
A unique experience under the depths of the earth in which prestigious performers of classical music, fusion, jazz, opera or flamenco offer the audience unparalleled experiences marked by the mythological beauty of the cave, its unique acoustic characteristics and its magical intimacy.
