LagOmar

Things to know before you go

• There’s a restaurant and bar at LagOmar, so you can have lunch and enjoy the views.
• Be sure to wear comfortable shoes (not flip-flops), as there are a lot of stairs.
• The multi-layered nature of the site and many steps mean it’s not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
• There’s an on-site car park if you’re visiting by car, plus toilet facilities.

How to get there

LagOmar is located in the village of Nazaret in the center of Lanzarote, between Teguise and Tahiche. It takes roughly 15 minutes to drive there from the capital city of Arrecife, using the LZ-1 road, then the LZ-10 from Tahiche, and the Calle Las Perdices road in Nazaret. You can also get the 52 bus from Biblioteca Publica Vuelta in Arrecife to Nazaret Ida, but it’s around a 20-minute walk from Nazaret Ida bus stop to LagOmar.

When to get there

Thanks to Lanzarote’s mild climate, LagOmar is open for visitors year-round. If traveling independently and not on a guided tour, it's best to visit in the morning—close to opening time, or late in the afternoon. This helps you to avoid peak crowds, as the building has lots of narrow hallways and steps, so it can get crowded.

César Manrique attractions in Lanzarote

Art and architecture fans flock to Lanzarote to see the work of César Manrique—an artist, architect, and sculptor who had a huge influence on Lanzarote's architecture and the preservation of the local landscape. Top attractions associated with Manrique include his former home—the César Manrique House Museum, The Cactus Garden, and Jameos del Agua—a volcanic tube complex that’s home to a restaurant, auditorium, and rare albino crabs that live in a grotto lake.

Who designed LagOmar in Lanzarote?

The LagOmar, a former home built partly into natural lava caves, was designed by César Manrique, Lanzarote's most famous architect, in collaboration with Jesús Soto. This team of artists and architects also designed the Mirador del Rio and the Cactus Garden, two of the most iconic monuments on the island.

Can you take tours of LagOmar in Lanzarote?

Yes, you can take guided tours organized by outside companies or by the museum and former residence. These cover the attraction's history in English, Spanish, and German and typically run every 30 minutes from 11am daily—they're included with admission available from the ticket office in Bar La Cueva.

Is visiting LagOmar in Lanzarote worth it?

Yes, visiting LagOmar in Lanzarote is worth it—it's one of the island's most enchanting places and intimately tied to some of its most known figures. The residence-turned-museum, designed by César Manrique, Lanzarote's most famous artist and architect, is known for its organic architecture integrated with volcanic rock and caves.

What is LagOmar in Lanzarote?

LagoMar was briefly the home of actor Omar Sharif—famously designed by César Manrique, it has been fashioned into a local attraction, museum, and art gallery. The house gardens and grounds are open to the public and characterized by caves, tunnels, passageways, and organic architecture integrated with the surrounding lava rock.

How much does it cost to visit LagOmar in Lanzarote?

Admission tickets to LagOmar in Lanzarote cost US$5 for adults and US$2 for children older than 12—and typically more online. The cost of admission covers access to the house, gardens, and art gallery, and guided tours offered in English, Spanish, and German every 30 minutes from 11am every day.

Can you go to LagOmar in Lanzarote on your own?

Yes, you can visit LagOmar in Lanzarote on your own. While you don't have to take a guided tour to see the famous structure built into local caves and lava rocks, your admission ticket includes a tour covering the building's history and architecture.