Haría
Haría, the main town of northern Lanzarote and certainly one of the most appealing on the island. This picturesque village is located in the very scenic, lush green ‘Valley of 1,000 Palms’ – probably the remains of a 16
th
-century palms plantation – where many plant species grow, which have not been found on other islands of the archipelago.
Surrounded by a medley of green fields and colourful wildflower meadows – especially beautiful in spring – this tranquil and unspoilt village stands in a surprising contrast to the rest of the island. Its narrow streets and alleys, lined with whitewashed cubic houses and shady palms and dotted with the bright colours from bougainvilleas and pelargoniums, give this village an almost middle-eastern aspect. There is also an attractive town square, the shady Plaza León y Castillo, bordered by restored historic houses and palm trees. At one end of this square you will find the rather plain Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación parish church with a small Sacred Art Museum attached to it.
Haria is one of the agricultural villages in the North of Lanzarote. The area around this village is not as rocky and barren as the rest of Lanzarote. Lying in the Valley of the 10.000 palm trees, Haria looks like it should not belong on the rocky, volcanic isle of Lanzarote. From the view point of Mirador de Haria, you can have a fantastic view over the whole valley.
Haria is also the final resting place of the famous Cezar Manrique, It is impossible to imagine Lanzarote as it stands today without him, He was a painter, sculptor, architect, ecologist, monument preserver, construction advisor, planner of urban developments, outliner of landscapes and gardens. He lived here for some year after he left his house in Tahiche.
Every saturday the village hosts the only artisan market on the island and its possible to purchase local arts and crafts as well as locally grown foods and wines. You can also find some fantastic restaurants where only traditional food is served.
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