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I must confess that until I went there for the first time to visit a friend in Lanzarote (in 2002) I had never heard of the Jameos del Agua. Once you've been there and learned a little about their origin and transformation, you won't believe that not everyone knows about them.
Site of scientific interest, centre of art, culture and tourism, natural monument, area of ecological sensitivity, the descriptions and adjectives fall short of describing this balanced symbiosis between the hand of Nature (with a capital letter, of course) and that of man.
We would like to invite you to get to know this Lanzarote treasure and get to know about the cultural and entertainment options offered by the Jameos del Agua, whether you are on your own, with friends, in a couple or with children (in this case, you will also be interested in What to do in Lanzarote with children: 7 irresistible plans).
First things first. I'm sure you have no idea what "jameos" are. It is a word of Guanche origin to describe a hole produced by the collapse of a volcanic tube. No more, no less. Well, yes, there is something more...
Twenty-one thousand years ago, the Corona volcano erupted, and lava created a six-kilometre tunnel that reached the sea. The roof of the tube sank a couple of times; this is how the Cave of the Greens and our Jameos del Agua were formed.
TRAVELLER TIP: The Jameos are the closest landslide to the coast and the lake they shelter and are named after the marine filtrations. Today, the last stretch of the tube, a kilometre and a half, is submarine; the Atlantis Tunnel).
The Jameos (there are three: Chico, Grande and La Cazuela) would be nothing more (and nothing less than) a singular geological formation were it not for the hands of César Manrique, whose landscape interventions left their mark, and never better said. The Jameos are the best exponent.
It was the first of the CACT, tourist centres of Lanzarote with art and culture as fundamental elements.
YOU CAN'T MISS THIS: in the Jameos del Agua you will find a unique animal species: the blind crab or jameito (Munidopsis polymorpha). It is one centimetre long, albino and blind. Beautiful
Let's go with a few practical facts that will be good for you to know:
OUR ADVICE: Access and circulation through the Jameos is not easy, between so much volcanic rock and architectural barrier. It is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. For the rest, wear comfortable shoes and leave the children's carts at the door.
One of the great attractions of the Jameos and that will make any visit a unique experience is the series of events, activities, shows and concerts that take place throughout the year.
They can be dinners with live traditional music, art exhibitions, cultural presentations ... We will tell you what you can see and do in the Jameos in the coming months:
REMEMBER THAT: To have all the information clearly and at hand, and not only of the Jameos but of all the CACT of the island, you can download this guide for free in the form of an App.
As you can see, the Jameos del Agua are an essential part of any visit to Lanzarote, whatever your preferences.
If you have any questions, please contact us or leave a comment below.
At Tubillete we are specialists in the Canarian tourist market, and we can help you get the best prices on your tickets, transportation and entry fees. All you have to do is call us on 922 +34 922 15 12 51 or write to us at blog@tubillete.com.
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