Experts' Choice Award Mirador del Rio
What the experts agree on
Perched 475 meters above Lanzarote's northern cliffs, this César Manrique–designed viewpoint delivers dramatic vistas of volcanic lava flows, Isla Graciosa, and the Chinijo Archipelago. The bar and shop add convenience to the experience.
“Designed by César Manrique, this lookout at the northerly tip of a hairpin bend in the LZ-202 road lets you see the islet of La Graciosa from an altitude of 1550 feet.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "There are vertiginous views of the sweeping lava flows – frozen in time – that fall to the ocean, and of Isla Graciosa and the surrounding islets. There is a good bar and souvenir shop." Full review
Frommer's "Perched 475 meters above sea level on the Famara cliffs, this viewpoint offers stunning views of the entire Chinijo Archipelago nature reserve" Full review
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For the best views, be sure to go on a clear day.
Condé Nast Traveler "The Mirador del Río is essentially a café built into the cliffside. Its spiral staircase and wrought-iron ceiling sculpture are pure Manrique, and the views across to the island of La..."
Independent "On the ferry back I gaze up towards the Mirador del Rio, the famous Lanzarote viewpoint that offers a grandstand view of La Graciosa. A tangle of tour buses queue to snatch a glimpse of..."
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