The Canary Islands attract millions of visitors every year but most tourists are unaware of one particular seaside village. The small village boasts a stunning coastline and a number of vibrant restaurants and cosy apartments.
Arrieta is located in Haría, in the corner of Lanzarote, and is rarely frequented by tourists. Visitors are able to explore caves, spend time fishing, or relax on the beach. It's a great place for families to enjoy if they're looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday. Arrieta is located on a part of Lanzarote that has a wild and rich natural environment. It includes attractions such as Guinate Park, an exotic bird park, volacnic tunnels and the caverns of Jameos del Agua.
There is also a cactus garden and the Cueva de las Verdes lava tube - a 6km-long tube formed by lava flows from the nearby Monte Corona volcano.
However, the main attraction of Arrieta is La Garita beach, which is particularly popular among surfers. It features a bay of crystal clear water that stretches for more than 800 metres.
In the village itself, there are some old buildings such as the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, and the unique Casa Azul (Blue House). The village is also home to some great seafood restaurants, often regarded as the best in Lanzarote.
In July, Arrieta holds a festival to honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen — a title given to the Virgin Mary in her role as patroness of the religious community called the Carmelite Order. People fill the streets during the celebration, dressing up to pay homage to the Virgin Mary.
Tourists are able to get to the town by car or bus. It takes around 30 minutes to drive there from Lanzarote Airport.
This time of year, the average high temperature in the village is 24C, and the average low temperature is 16C. It also doesn't rain much in Arrieta in April, with one day of rainfall on average.
Lanzarote is one of the most popular Canary Islands among visitors and is located off the coast of West Africa. It is particularly known for its year-round warm weather, beaches and volcanic landscape.
There is also the Timanfaya National Park, which features a rocky landscape and was orginally created by volcanic eruptions in the 1730s. On the east-coast there is the resort of Puerto del Carmen, which is home to whitewashed villas, beaches and dive centers.