Jameos del Agua

Los Jameos del Agua are also located on the inside of the volcanic tunnel created by the eruption of the Volcán de la Corona volcano. Los Jameos del Agua are located in the part of the tunnel which is nearest to the coast.

The name derives from an internal lagoon which is a unique geological formation, which was formed by the process of sea water filtration. The partial collapse of part of the tunnel’s ceiling created after the eruption of the Volcán de la Corona volcano, makes up a void structure called “Jameo”. This aboriginal word describes an open cave of land which allows access to different grottos.

Of more than six known kilometres extending from the crater to the coast, one and a half kilometres extends under the sea.

Due to the uniqueness of this structure, two environmental protection entities protect The Jameos del Agua. On the one hand, it is considered a Natural Monument of Malpais de la Corona and on the other, a Place of Scientific Interest. The Jameos del Agua has also been declared Heritage of Cultural Interest under the category of Historic Garden, due to its high artistic content. The artistic content of various creations of César Manrique in Lanzarote has also been duly recognised.

Subsequently, new facilities were opened for specific purposes such as the “Casa de los Volcanes” Museum Centre. Since 1987, this has become an important scientific and educational centre in the world of volcanology.