A tiny seaside village on a popular Canary Island is home to amazing restaurants and quaint streets with pretty buildings to explore — and most tourists do not know it exists
Located on a popular Canary Island, is a small and pretty seaside village that most tourists are completely unaware of.
The small town of Arrieta, located in Haría, is a corner of Lanzarote often not discovered by tourists. The destination is know for its narrow streets, which are littered with vibrant restaurants and cosy apartments. Wherever you are in Arrieta you are never far from the sea, and the destination boasts a wonderful coastline. Visitors can enjoy exploring a nearby cave, beach and natural pool, ideal for families. Fishing is also very popular in the local area and many visitors enjoy the sport as part of a relaxing holiday.
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Arrieta belongs on a part of Lanzarote that has a wild and rich natural environment. Visitors can expect to see this through the regions attractions including the exotic bird park named Guinate Park and also, the volcanic tunnels and caverns of Jameos del Agua. There is also an amazing cactus garden to explore, and the Cueva de las Verdes lava tube — a six-kilometre-long tube formed by lava flows from the nearby Monte Corona volcano.
The village’s main attraction is La Garita beach, which features a bay of crystal clear water that stretches for more than 800 metres. The beach is particularly popular among surfers. In the village itself, there are some old buildings such as the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, and the unique Casa Azul (Blue House). The village is also home to some great seafood restaurants, often remarked as the best in Lanzarote.
If you head to the village at the end of July, you will also have the chance to experience a festival in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen — a title given to the Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the religious community called the Carmelite Order. The celebration fills the streets, where people dress up to pay homage to the Virgin Mary and an emotional procession takes place aboard small fishing boats.
The easiest way to get to Arrieta is by car. However, it is also possible to get to Arrieta by bus. It takes just under half an hour to drive from Lanzarote Airport to Arrieta. The average high temperature in April is 24C, and the average low temperature is 16C. The destination also doesn’t not rain much across the month, with one day of rainfall on average.
In general, Lanzarote is one of the most popular Canary islands among visitors and is located off the coast of West Africa. It is particularly known for its year-round warm weather, beaches and volcanic landscape. There is also the Timanfaya National Park, which features a rocky landscape and was orginally created by volcanic eruptions in the 1730s. On the east-coast there is the resort of Puerto del Carmen, which is home to whitewashed villas, beaches and dive centers.