Jameos del Agua, Haría

In the room

The experience

You step down a staircase into a lava tube, and the temperature drops a shade. The rock is black, the walls are whitewashed, and the lake at the bottom is so still it looks painted, with pale, blind crustaceans about a centimetre long drifting through it. The auditorium waits further in, a curve of white benches climbing the slope between two collapsed cavern mouths, with a stage backed by raw basalt instead of curtains. The porous stone swallows echo; a whisper from the stage reaches you as if it were meant for you. Here is the judgement: this is a room for quiet music, and anything that needs to shout should stay outside. When the last note fades, the rock keeps it a moment longer, then lets it go.

Gallery

Three frames

Still dark water inside a lava tube mirrors a bright arched opening with plants and steps above, framed by rough volcanic rock — Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Jameo Grande courtyard: a lava rock garden with a red awning over a cave mouth, with terraces and white walls above — Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0

Rusted metal crustacean sculpture on a lava stone plinth marking the Jameos del Agua entrance, with the Atlantic behind — Chmee2, CC BY-SA 3.0

Insider tip

Walk in knowing

Go on a Friday for Noches de Jameos, a night visit with dinner and a concert beside the interior lake. Otherwise arrive at 10:00 opening to beat the crowds, and wear comfortable shoes for the volcanic stone.

Why it fits

Why it is in the atlas

A concert hall that a volcano built and an artist finished. The auditorium is made of basalt inside a lava tube, and its porous, irregular stone is credited with an extraordinary natural acoustic. Sonic Paths features it because there is nowhere else to hear music inside a volcanic cavity, with seating that follows the ground between two openings in the rock.

Plan the trip

When to go, hours, getting there

Best time to go

Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, last entry 17:15, all year. The best moment for music is Friday evening, when Noches de Jameos combines a night visit, dinner and a concert. To see the site without crowds, arrive at opening.

Hours

Daily 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:15), 365 days a year. Concerts and Noches de Jameos on Friday evenings; see official site for event times.

Getting there

On the Arrieta to Órzola road (LZ-1) in the north of Lanzarote. Nearest airport: Lanzarote-Arrecife. By car it takes about 50 minutes from Arrecife via Teguise and Guatiza, with free parking at the entrance. Bus line 9 (Arrecife to Órzola) takes around 50 minutes.

Straight from the source

Official site and tickets

Official site and tickets →

Dates and tickets come from the venue itself. Opens cactlanzarote.com in a new tab.

FAQ

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Jameos del Agua?

General admission starts from 17 euro, and children aged 0 to 6 enter free. The Unusual Experience guided tour costs 46.97 euro. Check the official site for current prices.

Are there concerts at Jameos del Agua?

Yes. Noches de Jameos runs every Friday and combines a night visit, dinner and a concert beside the interior lake. The 550-seat natural auditorium also hosts other events.

How do I get to Jameos del Agua?

It is on the Arrieta to Órzola road in north Lanzarote. Allow about 50 minutes by car or by bus line 9 from Arrecife, and there is free parking on site.

What are the opening hours?

Every day of the year from 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:15. A standard visit takes 60 to 120 minutes.

Is Jameos del Agua worth visiting?

Yes. It is one of the most unusual settings on Lanzarote, with an auditorium inside a lava tube. It is best seen early, or on a Friday night for the music.

On the atlas