Haria is a particularly tranquil, if not sleepy, little town. This is, of course, it’s main attraction, however, there is still plenty to do.
A Lively Little Market
Things do get a little livelier once a week when the Saturday morning market comes to life in the main Plaza de Leon y Castillo.
This is a much smaller scale affair than Teguise market, with a very laid back atmosphere to match and none of the crowds — all taking place against the backdrop of a pretty plaza that’s lined with eucalyptus and laurel trees.
Never mind Africa, you could now be in France!
Around 20-30 stalls offer local produce, such as goats’ cheese, vegetables and honey, along with a whole variety of handicrafts.
An Art Gallery in a Water Tank?
Haria also has it’s own small art gallery — La Galleria El Aljibe de Haria which is, uniquely, located underneath the towns second, smaller square (opposite the main town hall building) in an old water deposit.
Exhibitions are sporadic though so unless you can pick up on the often-scant advance publicity you’ll just have to hope for the best!
One attraction, which sticks to a slightly more regular routine, is the entertaining and rather grandly named International Museum of Miniatures in Calle Palmeral.
This quirky space is a veritable small wonder and is home to various mini-marvels such as the smallest newspaper in the world and a football match painted on a grain of rice. The museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm.
Explore on Foot
Haria provides the perfect backdrop for walking and trekking. The best way to enjoy the atmosphere of the village is to just wander through its streets and squares.
Alternatively, follow the route of the dried out river bed that snakes through town as this offers some interesting insights into village life as well as some great views.
The volcanoes and valleys surrounding the town are also just crying out to be explored and feature prominently in walking guides to the island, attracting organized trekking tours and solo walkers alike.
Credits
This article was written for Lanzarote Guidebook by Nick Ball, who is a writer based here on the Island.
If you would like more information on the commercial writing services that Nick provides, you could give him a call on +34 928 845 966.