This was an old military artillery position, called "Batería del Río" that is now converted into a sightseeing point from where you can admire one of the most breathtaking landscapes on Lanzarote.
El Río - the name given to the inlet between the island of Lanzarote and the island of La Graciosa - has formed part of the historical events in this area of the Canary Islands. Along it Phoenician and Roman vessels sailed in the past as has been shown by the archaeological remains found in its depths.
On arrival at The Mirador del Río we are pleasantly surprised by the semicircular amphitheatre of access, built of lava blocks, functioning as a general reception area. The main idea of the architect
César Manrique was to hide till the very last moment the sight of the scenery which opens then as a great discovery and surprise. Finally we have the great panorama view to a group of islands, called the Archipiélago Chinijo - La isla "La Graciosa", la isla "Montaña Clara", "Alegranza" and "El Roque del Oeste" - which together with the "Famara Massif" are an official "Natural Reserve".
Apart from the breathtaking views the "Mirador del Río" gives you a fantastic and very individual holiday visit and good opportunities for taking singular pictures. Inside the restaurant and buildings you will find metal sculptures and art installations of C. Manrique. Don't forget to walk up the stairs to the open roof terrace...
