Mirador del Rio

mirador del rio view from upper terrace

Mirador del Rio quick facts and ratings:-

8/10 – Overall rating

8/10 – natural beauty
8/10 – access and parking
4/10 – local amenities
8/10 – views

Drive times

40 minute drive time from Costa Teguise
50 minutes drive time from Puerto del Carmen
70 minutes drive time from Playa Blanca

Brief overview

mirador del rio view to east

Mirador del Rio is a Cesar Manrique created house typed structure perched on the edge of a 500 meter vertical cliff with amazing views.

Opening hours:

10am to 5pm

Entrance Fees:

Disability and Resident discounts available.
Adults – 5.00 euros
Children 7 to 12 years old – 2.50 euros
Children under 7 years old – Free

Getting to the Mirador del Rio:

By Car and Bike:
Drive to the town of Yé in the very North of Lanzarote.
Take the LZ202 further North until you cannot go any further North.
The only structure and parking areas is for the Mirador del Rio

By Coach

Guided coach tours are available from all the main tourist resorts. Book online.
Once booked just get on your coach and relax. The tour will take you there and back plus other options may be available.

Parking: Free

Telephone: 901 200 300

Mirador del Rio in detail:

mirador del rio entry sculpture

The Mirador del Rio was designed by the famous Lanzarote artist Cesar Manrique in the 1970’s. The theme of the building was to put into harmony the relationship between humans, art and nature.

At the entrance to the building Cesar Manrique made a sculpture. The sculpture has representations of a bird and a fish, created to show the elements of water and air. Manrique felt this location shows us how the elements of water and air can reside together in a natural harmony.

The Mirador del Rio is perched on the very edge of a vertical 500 meter hight cliff.
There is a light and airy wooden floor interior to the building. Outside and roof terraces with views North, South along Lanzarote and the cliffs plus views West to La Graciosa and beyond.

Main interior room:

mirador del rio entrance hallway

The main room has floor to ceiling glass windows looking out onto the view of La Graciosa island and the water strait in between Lanzarote and La Graciosa called ‘El Rio’. From the main room window there is just the vertical drop and amazing views.

There is a large wooden floor, several sculptures and an amazing chandelier. Large comfy sofa like seating and a cafeteria selling food and drinks.

Food prices:
Inside is a nice cafeteria and bar serving snacks and drinks all day.
Here are some example prices:-
Sandwiches of all varieties starting from – 4.50 euros
Coffee – 1.80 euros
Water – 2.00 euros
Beer – 2.60 euros

Outside terrace:

Running along the cliff edge just outside is the terrace. Set outside and feel the elements. See the amazing views. Look straight down at the dramatic fall line and cliffs.

Roof terrace:

Off of the main room a spiral wooden staircase take you onto the roof terrace.
The Mirador del Rio roof terrace takes the sensation from the views and elements to another level.
Gaze across the ‘Rio’ to Lanzarote. See the La Graciosa port and capital of Caleta de Sebo. Watch the ferries taking people to and from La Graciosa from the Northern Lanzarote town of Orzola.

Mirador del Rio Summary:

Mirador del Rio was created by Lanzarote’s favourite artist Cesar Manrique. This location was chosen for good reason. The dramatic cliffs, natural elements and amazing views come together to create a powerful and amazing experience.

mirador del rio view to la graciosa