Our Diving Center in Lanzarote is located in the north of the island, in Arrieta, municipality of Haría in Lanzarote. The town that gives the name to the municipality, Haría, is located around 270 meters above sea level and 9 km from our town. It is a small valley that is located in the highest area of Lanzarote, surrounded by volcanoes.
The most impressive of them is La Corona. In this area there is a larger amount of rainfall throughout the year, which is the reason of why it has always been the most fertile area of agricultural and livestock production on the island. This town has been giving life to the north of Lanzarote throughout all it’s history. It is the place where you can see a beautiful palm grove and one of the greenest areas of the island.
The municipality has 10 population centers, Haría, Maguez, Ye, Guinate, Orzola, Punta Mujeres, Arrieta, Tabayesco, Mala and Charco del Palo and, between all of them, live approximately 4,500 people throughout the year.
The area has a lack of hotels. The places to stay are holiday homes and rural lodgings.
What can we do besides visiting the typical tourist places?
Imagine a week of holidays in this magical place. You can start the day diving with us, check our packages and PADI courses. You’ll discover little-visited diving spots, with an incredible underwater volcanic landscape, and all the underwater life that can be found in Lanzarote.
Then you can recover your energy, visiting one of the excellent restaurants in the area. In Arrieta, the gastronomy is very appreciated by the local people, who visit the town on Sunday to taste the typical dishes and specialties. You will also find excellent options in Punta Mujeres, Mala, Haría, Ye and Órzola.
You can spend the afternoon at La Garita beach, in one of the natural pools of Punta Mujeres, in the “caleton blanco” beach or on the back beach in Órzola.
During your stay, you can choose to take one of the 10 walks to get to know the whole area, check all the details here. If you have Saturday morning free, do not forget to visit the Haría’s market, where you can buy handcraft items from the area, and enjoy the beautiful town. You can also visit the food market, in addition to local products, they have home-made meals to eat there or to take away.
Do you like to ride a bike? Try some of the most demanding circuits (those used for the Haría Extreme), but also with the most beautiful views. Or just take the time to go, stop for a drink, take pictures and enjoy.
If you also like surfing, Depending on the ocean’s condition, at La Garita beach you may have very good waves, as well as at the back beach in Órzola. The Jameos del Agua area is also known for windsurfing. During the months of October, November and early December, depending on how the winds blow, it is an excellent time to practice hang gliding or paragliding. Of course, you can also do nothing too. Just relax, read, listen to music. Holiday homes, in general, provide all the necessary amenities.