Jardín de Cactus
The Jardín de Cactus is situated a few miles south of Mala on the outskirts of the village of Guatiza.
The entrance to the park, which was the last work of Cesar Manrique, is marked by an 8 metre high sculpture of a cactus,
which unless it is dark, is very difficult to miss.
The Jardín de Cactus first opened to the public in 1991
on the site of an abandoned quarry, and features examples of over 10,000 varieties of cacti taken from the
Canary Islands, America and Madagascar.
Historically the cultivation of the cactus, and the cochineal beetle
which lives on its leaves, has played an important role in the local economy. The natural red dye "carmine"
is produced from the larva, which is then widely used in the textile and cosmetic industries,
as well as giving the drink Campari its very distinctive colour.
The Jardín de Cactus has a small restaurant with terrace, along with a gift shop selling locally made handicrafts.
Admission to the park is quite reasonable at approximately 5€ per person and it is open each day from 10:00 to 19:00.
Contact details for more information are:
Jardín de Cactus
Entre Guatiza y Mala
Teguise
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 529 397
La Casa de La Cultura Ajei
La Casa de La Cultura Ajei, or as it is known locally the
Casa Ajei, is situated in a recently refurbished 18th Century manor house near the centre of San Bartolomé, and contains
displays of the tools and materials that were used by traditional Canarian farmers as well as providing a base for local
folk groups and artists including the internationally known folk group Ajei. The Casa de La Cultura Ajei is
normally open Monday to Friday from 5pm to 10pm throughout the year.
La Galleria El Aljibe de Haria
La Galleria El Aljibe de Haria is a small art gallery that is situated opposite the main town hall building in the town of Haria.
Contact details for more information about future exhibitions is:
La Galleria El Aljibe de Haria
Plaza de la Constitución, s/n
35520
Haría
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 835 737
Lanzarote de Caballo
On the road between Macher and Yaiza you cannot fail to miss the Lanzarote de Caballo horse and camel riding centre.
Lanzarote de Caballo is a full equestrian centre that offers a programme of horseback excursions and riding lessons
to suit all abilities, riding through the peaceful Lanzarote countryside. Contact details for more information:
Lanzarote a Caballo
Carretera Arrecife-Yaiza, Km 17
Lanzarote
Telephone: +34 928 830 314
Fax: +34 928 813 995
Web site: www.lanzaroteacaballo.com
