Malpaís de la Corona
Cueva de los Verdes
365 days a year
Book your time slot in advance
Guided visit
In Spanish and English
Underground route
With stairs and narrow passages
Arrieta–Órzola road
How to get thereYour visit
Enter the volcanic tube
Tickets can only be purchased online, and you must select a specific date and time.
Explore the Cave
Approximately one kilometre on foot through the different levels of the La Corona volcanic tube.
- Guided visit in Spanish and English
- Atmosphere designed by artist Jesús Soto
- Passage through the Auditorium
- Discover the Secret of the Cave
Cultural experiences
Cueva de los Verdes Auditorium
The auditorium occupies a chamber within the volcanic tube. Its acoustic qualities and the closeness between the stage and the audience bring performers and spectators together. It hosts concerts and other cultural events, including classical music, jazz, fusion, opera and flamenco.
Origins
Beneath the Malpaís de la Corona
Cueva de los Verdes is located in the north of Lanzarote and forms part of the volcanic tube created during the eruption of La Corona volcano. Beneath the malpaís lies a natural system of passageways and galleries arranged on different levels.
A volcanic tube stretching to the ocean
The lava flowed down towards the coast while its surface cooled and the interior continued to flow. Once it drained away, it left behind a hollow conduit extending for more than seven kilometres. Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua belong to this same system, which continues beneath the ocean through the section known as the Atlantis Tunnel.
A historic refuge and the origin of the name
During the 16th and 17th centuries, local people used these galleries as a refuge from pirate raids from North Africa. The name is said to come from the surname of a family who used the cave and kept their livestock nearby.
Learning to look at light
In the 1960s, the Lanzarote Island Council commissioned Jesús Soto to adapt the space, which opened to the public in 1964. Soto prepared the path and introduced lighting and ambient sound. The lighting draws attention to the textures, volumes and depths of the rock.
What to see
- Traces of lava: Observe the channels through which lava flowed, the blocks carried by the current and the solidified drops of lava hanging from the ceiling.
- Mineral and salt deposits: Notice how salts and other minerals form deposits on the walls and vaults, changing the texture and tones of the rock.
- Galleries on different levels: The tube is arranged over several levels connected vertically. The visit passes through three main areas: Sala de las Estetas, Garganta de la Muerte and Puerta Mora.
- The abyss of Cueva de los Verdes: An abyss appears during the final section. Follow your guide’s instructions: that is all we can tell you.
What to do
- Explore the cave at a gentle pace: Let the rhythm of the visit, the darkness and the changes in scale draw your attention into the volcanic tube.
- Observe how the rock changes: Notice the ochres, greys, blacks and reds that the lighting reveals across walls, vaults and formations.
- Attend a concert in the Auditorium: Check the cultural calendar for concerts and activities scheduled in this space with its distinctive acoustics.
- Continue to Jameos del Agua: Keep exploring the La Corona volcanic tube at the neighbouring Centre conceived by César Manrique.
Visitor guide
- Access: Entry is organised into time slots throughout the year. Buy your ticket online in advance and arrive 15 minutes before your reserved time.
- Visit duration: Approximately 50 minutes.
- Families: Admission is free for children under 7. Pushchairs are not allowed and there is no storage space for them; use a baby carrier or carry your baby in your arms. Baby-changing facilities are available in the toilets outside.
- Clothing: Comfortable clothing and footwear with non-slip soles are recommended. The temperature inside remains stable throughout the year.
- Photography: You may take photographs for personal use in the permitted areas. Follow the guide team’s instructions.
- Accessibility: The route includes uneven paths, stairs, narrow spaces and low ceilings. It is not accessible to people with reduced mobility and is not recommended for people with claustrophobia.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed, except assistance dogs under the terms set out in Law 3/2017.
Important information
People over 1.80 metres tall should take particular care around low ceilings and rock formations.
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FAQs
Prepare your visit
At Montañas del Fuego and Cueva de los Verdes, tickets can only be purchased online and always for a specific date and time.
At the other centers, you can buy tickets directly at the ticket office, but we recommend purchasing them in advance to make access easier.
Yes. Canary Islands residents can benefit from a special price, as well as residents of Lanzarote and people with disabilities. Please note that these rates cannot be combined and are only available at the ticket offices upon presentation of the required physical documentation.
Some centres do not have a box office. We recommend purchasing your ticket in advance on the website to secure your access to the centre.
It is not necessary to print it, however, you must have the QR code downloaded and ready at the entrance to speed up access.
In some areas coverage is limited, download the ticket on your mobile or take a screenshot of the QR code before arriving.
We are sorry you haven’t automatically received your tickets. We recommend checking your spam folder or ensuring that your email address is correctly entered. If you still can’t find them, please contact our Customer Service department at 901 200 300, via WhatsApp, or by sending an email to info@centrosturisticos.com. Our customer service hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 15:00.
Yes, it is mandatory for Cueva de los Verdes and Montañas del Fuego. You must select the date and time when completing your online purchase.
You can also, if you are interested in discovering our spaces in a different and more exclusive way, the “Experiencias Insólitas” (our premium guided tours in small groups) require advance online booking with a fixed date and time. – They are offered at Montañas del Fuego and Jameos del Agua.-
For the rest of the Centres and general visits, it is not necessary to book a fixed time. You have full flexibility, although purchasing your ticket in advance helps reduce waiting times and supports a more balanced management of the space.
Still have questions?
Contact our customer service team at info@centrosturisticos.com or by phone at +34 928 84 84 84.