For those who prefer to keep their clothes on—but are still keen to try the island’s natural pools—head to Piscinas Naturales de Punta Mujeres, also situated in Haría. The small fishing village of Punta Mujeres dotted with charming white houses features one central pool with several smaller ones surrounding it. Finally, don’t miss taking the 25-minute ferry from Órzola to La Graciosa island, a tiny volcanic hamlet with unpaved roads and paradisiacal sandy beaches.

Art, Culture, and César Manrique

Photo: Georgina Millet

César Manrique’s work and influence can be found sprinkled throughout all of Lanzarote. The late artist and architect worked closely with the government to ensure the authentic spirit and natural beauty of the island remained intact, and a trip to Lanzarote isn’t complete without a visit to one of his various properties. First, there’s his Haría home, where he lived until his death in 1992; but more famously, there’s his studio, which is now known as the César Manrique Foundation. (Built into an old lava flow, it’s where the artist would throw glamorous soirées for his famous friends visiting the island.) Manrique also created one of the island’s most beautiful viewpoints, Mirador del Río, integrated into lava rock and designed in his signature style, featuring a café, souvenir shop, and an outdoor viewing platform. Also devised by the Manrique are the Jameos Del Agua, a series of lava caves turned into a center for art and culture featuring a concert hall, restaurant, and salt lake. Manrique’s final project, meanwhile, was the Jardín de Cactus, a cactus garden built in a former quarry in partnership with botanist Estanislao González Ferrer.