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In the C18, these caves served as a refuge for the natives, the Majoreros, when they suffered attacks from slavers or pirates.
La Cueva de los Verdes forms part of the lava flow which originated from the eruption of the volcano of La Corona, and which advanced underground while the surface solidified. At the entrance of La Cueva de los Verdes, there occurs a phenomena known as jameo, the collapse of the surface due to weight or a gas explosion.
In 1964, Jesus Soto transformed almost two kilometres of caves, respecting to the utmost its structure and limiting the changes to the installation of a magnificent system of lighting that enhances this natural phenomena, highlighting in all its splendour the hues of the cave walls.
Gentle ambient music accompanies this spectacle, converting this tourist centre into one of the most beautiful. Inside the cave an auditorium has been installed, the second venue of the Visual Music Festival of Lanzarote.
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Cave formed by the lava from the volcano, La Corona.
Lighting that enhances the hues of the cave walls.
4,000 years old.
2 kilometres to cover.
Jesus Soto was in charge of the work.