Haría is very different from the Lanzarote most tourists are familiar with. In ‘the valley of 1000 palms’ there are inspiring views, traditional architecture, friendly local people, and fascinating wildlife not to be found elsewhere. In his book ‘Lanzarote’, Michel Houellebecq praises the island but states that it is not ‘able to offer ecotourism’ – but then he never visited Haría, where a unique ecosystem and culture survives. In contrast to the desertlike conditions of the rest of Lanzarote, both the village of Haría and the surrounding district of the same name are much greener and richer in biodiversity than elsewhere. Unique and rare flora surviving in a spectacular landscape is one good reason to visit Haría district, but there are plenty of other attractions.
Manrique shared our view that Haría is one of the most agreeable places on the island to live in. We also appreciate the way local people manage to combine a friendly and welcoming attitude with a respect for privacy and an easy tolerance for individual variations – for example Haría was the first district council in Spain to officially recognise gay relationships.
Haría has cafes, restaurants, artisanal shops, a municipal market and museums, all within a five minute walk from the garden. Traditional Canarian pottery, a feature within the garden, is the work of local ceramicist Chiche.
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