Punta Mujeres

Punta Mujeres

Punta Mujeres is a small A coastal town in the municipality of Haría on the northeast coast of the island of Lanzarote. A beautiful fishing village with white houses that still retains all its traditional charm, making this place a little paradise for the whole family. joined to Arrieta by its promenade. 

Municipality of Haria
Municipality of Haria

Arrieta
Arrieta

Punta Mujeres is a town where you can breathe tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the island's tourist enclaves. It is a delight to strollthrough its narrow streets.

What to see

Punta Mujeres is located very close to some of the tourist attractions of Lanzarote,
El Volcán de la Corona, a protected natural monument formed by the impressive volcanic cone, of  We are 600 meters high, and the bad country that originated it. at its eruption, which extends from its base to the coast where Punta Mujeres is located.

Natural Monument of La Corona
Natural Monument of La Corona

This rugged coast has left us some curious natural poolsin which the sea, lava and sun are perfectly combined. These are coves closed with walls by the Veninos themselves, leaving as a result a curious natural water park that is worth visiting and getting to know. These pools are designed so that people of all ages can take a fun dip without fear of strong waves. The pools are complemented by areas for sunbathing, walkways and stairs that facilitate access.

Due to this eruption, incredible natural enclaves were formed such as the famous Jameos del Agua and the Cueva de los Verdes. These natural wonders are located just 2 kilometers from Punta Mujeres. If you are visiting this town, we encourage you to visit them and discover why of his fame.

Jameos del Agua
Jameos del Agua

Cueva de los Verdes
Cueva de los Verdes

What to do

How could it be otherwise, this coast is ideal for the practice of surfing. These are highly recommended spots, you will see several lefts breaking, all of them are quite fast and depend on the wind (from the West), the height of the waves and the order of the sea The best of these areas is known as El Espino.

Surfing at Punta Mujeres
Surfing at Punta Mujeres

History

The term of Punta Mujeres already appears in the maps of Leonardo Torriani referring to the geographical accident. The origin of the name is uncertain and at least two possibilities close to the legend are referred to:

Despite the antiquity of the toponym, it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that they settled there. a couple of families that were dedicated to cultivating the land and fishing. In the 1930s he experimented with a population increase when some salt flats were built on its coast.

It is from the 1970s when it becomes a place of residence, experiencing significant growth, accelerated in recent years by the development of the tourism sector, to the point of becoming the most populated area of the municipality.

Festivities

They are celebrated in honor of the Virgen del Pino on dates close to September 8, where typical activities of the patron saint festivities are held, such as popular barbecues, theaters, etc.  It is undoubtedly the best way to integrate with the local residents.

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A beautiful fishing village with white houses that still retains all its traditional charm, making this place a little paradise for the whole family.

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