The town of Arrieta in Lanzarote It is one of those small towns with white houses that are so common in the canary island and that contrast with its volcanic landscape above. It is a small coastal town full of charm.
It is located in the northeast of the island, about two kilometers from the town of Point Women, better known. And, as it is, it belongs to the municipality of Would do. If you visit it, you can enjoy its beautiful beaches, its delicious cuisine based on fresh fish and its hiking trails. Next, we are going to suggest what to see and do if you travel to Arrieta in Lanzarote.
Garita Beach and other spaces for marine sports
Garita Beach in Arrieta
It is the most important sandy area in the town. It has an approximate length of eight hundred meters and a width of about ten. It is also the most visited by tourists who, in summer, multiply the town's population by six. To a large extent, these are people who want to practice surfing and take advantage of the good conditions in the area to do so.
On the other hand, next to the town's dock is the small Charcón beach, made up of sand and rocks and barely fifteen meters long. Due to its calm waters, it is perfect for you to be carefree if you take your small children.
But you also have places in Arrieta to practice Diving. If you are starting out in this discipline, the waters of the town are perfect. However, if you already have an advanced level, there are several areas in the municipality that will fascinate you. One of them is the call Puddle of the Stick, where there are black corals, caves and cliffs covered by algae.
But even more spectacular is the second site, ideal for diving. Is about The elevator, a volcanic tube of about fifteen meters with holes that give it clarity. On its walls, you will see numerous sponges and shrimp. You should not confuse it with the call Small Elevator, which is located nearby Moro Port. In its case, it measures about ten meters also dotted with skylights that are combined with a spectacular cave of arches and passages.
It can also be practiced in the waters of Arrieta in Lanzarote. deportive fishing and other nautical activities such as the sail. However, it is a coastline classified as marine reserve and must be protected. Therefore, we must be especially careful when enjoying it.
Other activities that can be done in the area
Risco de Famara, where you can practice mountain sports
As we have already told you, this beautiful part of Lanzarote offers many possibilities for athletes. The fans of the climb They have a good place to practice it in the Famara cliff and in caves of the volcanic tube of The crown. There is also space for Mountain bike, which you can develop in the many hiking trails that is in the municipality.
Among them, you can do the one that goes from Arrieta to the town of Tabayesque. It is just over seven kilometers long, but it is very easy. In fact, it takes approximately an hour and a half to complete. Likewise, it crosses places like the Black Ravine and Tegaso ravines.
The circular route that leaves and arrives at Would do passing through the Elvira Sánchez ravine and the spectacular Rincón viewpoint. On the other hand, there are differences between the one that passes through Point Women and reaches the Jameos del Agua, which we will tell you about later. Finally, other equally beautiful routes are those that pass through Maguez and its surroundings, Guinate and the Calderetas volcano or the town of Ye and the aforementioned Corona volcano.
Finally, if you consider yourself bold, we recommend a unique experience in the area. You can contact specialized companies to carry out free flight through the spectacular mountains of Small and river viewpoint. You will enjoy unparalleled views.
Monuments to see in Arrieta de Lanzarote
Casa Juanita on the coast of Arrieta
Despite being a small town, Arrieta also has some monuments that we recommend you see. It is the case of the small and flirtatious church of Our Lady of Carmen, with its whitewashed walls. But more curious is the call Blue house o Casa Juanita, built in 1920 by an emigrant who returned from Venezuela rich.
Very different is the call wind toy, a sculpture made by César Manrique, the famous Lanzarote artist that we will talk to you about again. It is a huge and original weather vane located on one of the roundabouts leading to the town. Finally, we recommend that you visit the Aloe Vera Museum. This is one of several facilities that exist in that part of the island where the properties and history of the cultivation of this plant are shown.
Places to visit near Arrieta
The spectacular Jameos del Agua
Although everything we have shown you is interesting, even better are the attractions that you will find near Arrieta in Lanzarote. Because we are going to talk to you about the Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de los Verdes, two unparalleled spaces that combine nature with respectful human intervention.
The first are one of the masterpieces of the aforementioned César Manrique. For its creation, I took advantage of the collapse of a volcanic tube. "Jameo" is the Aboriginal word for it. Specifically, they are located at the beginning of the tunnel that originated due to the eruption of the Corona volcano and is six kilometers long. However, its final part, baptized with the poetic name of Atlantis tunnel, runs under the ocean.
In turn, it consists of three jameos, the Big, the Small and the Casserole. After the latter, the Lanzarote creator built an auditorium that is in perfect harmony with the natural monument. You can also visit the House of the Volcanoes, among other facilities.
For its part, no less spectacular is the Cueva de los Verdes, which is located in the same place and therefore also belongs to the natural monument of the Crown. Likewise, it had the help of César Manrique, who gave it unique and suggestive lighting, as well as the aforementioned auditorium. Among the unique points of its route you have some with names as evocative as the Swing of the Aesthetes, Moorish Gate or the Death Gorge.
Gastronomy and festivals of Arrieta
A seafaring procession in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, who is the patron saint of Arrieta
To finish our tour of Arrieta in Lanzarote, we will talk to you about its gastronomy and festivities. As for the latter, the patron saints are celebrated in honor of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in mid-July. As happens in other seaside places, a procession is held on boats with the image, which, don't forget, is the patron saint of sailors.
But they are not the most important in the municipality. In fact, the Haría pattern is San Juan which, as you know, takes place at the end of June to commemorate the summer solstice. Burning bonfires is a tradition everywhere, but in this area, people also throw themselves into them. Facundo, a doll that represents all evils. With this act, their purification is symbolized. Although it is a modern rite, there are those who relate it to ancient traditions of pre-Hispanic culture. Finally, if we talk about the Canary Islands, we cannot fail to highlight the carnivals.
With regards to typical cuisine, the fresh fish prepared on the grill or grill stand out. Among them, the salema or salpa and the grouper, which, when it is made of rock, is called cherne. But the famous ones cannot be missing either. Crumbled potatoes with mojo y the gofio, whose origin is Guanche and is made with flour.
Crumbled potatoes with mojo
Likewise, you can taste magnificent pork and goat stews. With the milk of the latter, extraordinary cheese. Not in vain, this animal has been the sustenance of the island's inhabitants since time immemorial. Even the goat, which is called there baifo, is the typical dish par excellence at Christmas. There is also no shortage of canarian stew. Finally, the potage, millet broth or sancocho They complete the delicious culinary offering of the area.
Regarding sweets, you have exquisite almonds and soul roscos. But others like the francollo. It is a recipe based on corn flour, milk, lemon, sugar, raisins, almonds and cinnamon that is delicious. No less tasty are the Christmas trout, some sweet dumplings. But even better is the bienmesabe, which, as you know, is also done in other parts of Spain. In its case, it is prepared with honey, egg yolk and ground almonds, although it can also contain cinnamon, sweet wine and lemon peel. And, to drink, precisely, the Lanzarote wines They have their own designation of origin. Among them, we advise you to try a glass of malmsey, truly exquisite.
In conclusion, we have taken a tour of everything it offers you Arrieta in Lanzarote. We can only advise you that you also go to the capital of the island, Reef, and, above all, the spectacular Timanfaya natural park, only one in the world. Come and enjoy everything that this beautiful Canary Island has to offer.