Lanzarote
Orzola & North Lanzarote
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The quietest tip — Orzola fishing port, La Graciosa ferry, the Mirador del Rio Manrique viewpoint above.
The northern fishing village most travellers reach only as the launching point for La Graciosa, the eighth Canary Island (no cars, three beaches, 700 inhabitants). The cliffs above hide Manriques Mirador del Rio and the Jameos del Agua lava-tube concert venue. No nightlife at all.
Scores
Walkability
Transit
Price
Local feel
Nightlife
Family-friendly
Centrality
What you gain
- ↑La Graciosa ferry — car-free island with empty beaches
- ↑Jameos del Agua underground concert venue Manrique gem
- ↑Mirador del Rio cliff-top viewpoint
What you sacrifice
- ↓1hr+ drive from airport
- ↓Three restaurants in Orzola, all close by 9pm
Best for
Avoid if
Other Lanzarote neighbourhoods
The biggest resort on the south — 6km of restaurants on Avenida de las Playas, Playa Grande the main beach.
The volcanic interior base — Yaiza voted prettiest village in Spain, Timanfaya geothermal demonstrations at the door.
The Manrique-designed resort north — windsurf classroom waves, more space than Puerto del Carmen, family-led.
Know where to stay — now find when to go.
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