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LagOmar Museum (Lanzarote) – Tips + Photos

Last updated on March 13, 2023 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

LagOmar Lanzarote is not a typical museum: it is a fun architecture adventure as designed by Jesus Soto.
A place that enchants both adults and kids!
Below is my guide to help you plan your visit the the LagOmar museum Lanzarote with map, photos and tips.

Before all my tips + photos, here are my favourites for Lanzarote:

car rental

My favorite platform to rent a car in Lanzarote: Discovercars

boat

My favorite boat tour: Papagayo beaches by catamaran

bus

My favorite day trip in Lanzarote: Timanfaya + El Golfo + Los Hervideros + Wines

hotel

My favourite places to stay to explore the island :

  • Playa Blanca, close to Papagayo - my favourite hotel: Princesa Yaiza Resort or see best-rated hotels
  • Costa Teguise, convenient for exploring - my favourite hotel: Barcelo Teguise Beach or see best-rated hotels
  • Puerto del Carmen, the most active - my favourite hotel: Aqua Suites or see best-rated hotels
Museum LagoMar Lanzarote Travel Guide Canary

Table Of Contents
Why visit the Lagomar Museum in Lanzarote
Planning tips & Map -  Lagomar Lanzarote
Entrance to Museo LagOmar
Pool area of the Lagomar Museum
Corridors and open areas
Omar Sharif Home
LagOmar Restaurant & Bar

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Why visit the Lagomar Museum in Lanzarote

What is LagOmar?

LagOmar is a unique location in Lanzarote, one of the most spectacular private properties on the island.
It is a volcanic garden, a fun labyrinth and the famous house of Omar Sharif for a little while.
It is a place where architecture is fully integrated with its environnement.

Lagomar Lanzarote

Video - virtual tour

Let's start with a short video that shows you what it looks like to explore the tunnels, corridors, staircases and rooms of LagOmar Lanzarote. Such a fun excursion!

History of LagOmar Museum

  • The LagoMar house  was built in a volcanic quarry, around the same rock from which it was built, from the molten lava on the slopes of an ancient volcano
  • The idea of the house was conceived by César Manrique and it was designed by Jesus Soto. Developer Sam Benady made it happened
  • In the Early 70S it is said that Omar Sharif came to Lanzarote to film The Mysterious Island, fell under the charm of LagOmar and bought it
  • In 1989 it was further developed by 2 foreign architects
  • And it opened as a museum in 1997

More photos after the planning tips


Planning tips & Map -  Lagomar Lanzarote

How to get to Lagomar in Lanzarote - Location Map

  • Located in the village of Nazaret, close to the town of Teguise
  • Easily accessed by car
  • Costa Teguise to LagOmar - 15min drive
  • Puerto del Carmen to LagOmar - 25 min drive
  • Playa Blanca to LagOmar - 40min drive
  • Below is a map to help you get oriented:
Lagomar Museum Lanzarote Map location

Lagomar Museum Lanzarote - Map location

This museum is included in my Travel Guide eBook (with GPS coordinates) to help you easily plan your trip about Lanzarote:

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  • 55 Scenic locations in Lanzarote
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  • GPS coordinates direct to the carparks

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LagOmar Access

  • LagOmar Opening hours - Opened everyday from 10am to 6pm (Latest info on the official website here)
  • LagOmar ticket price - 6€ entry
  • Limited parking
  • If you don't want to drive you can book a day tour of Northern Lanzarote including several attractions and LagOmar - Check out program and book

Need to rent a car in Lanzarote?

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Visiting Lagomar - Tips

  • Best to be there at opening time or late afternoon to avoid the bus tours. Because it is full of narrow corridors and staircase it becomes quickly crowded
  • Many steps inside
  • Don't bring a large backpack
  • Can be visited under 1h
  • Facilities on site
  • Restaurant on site
How to get to Lagomar museum Lanzarote

Where to stay in Lanzarote?
My tips:

  • Most enjoyable Resort Town - Playa Blanca - see best rated accommodations
  • Main resort town (without car & nightlife) - Puerto del Carmen - see best rated accommodations
  • Best location to be able to explore Lanzarote - Costa Teguise - see best rated accommodations
  • Coastal Charm and Quiet - Punta Mujeres - see best rated accommodations
  • Scenic Views - Famara Beach - see best rated accommodations
  • Original & isolated - La Graciosa - see best rated accommodations

More tips on my article about where to stay in Lanzarote


Entrance to Museo LagOmar

Already as you approach the entrance of the museum, the white of the building is already striking against the natural colour of the rock. It looks very promising, don't you think?

Entrance to Museo LagOmar

The location used to be a rock quarry on the side of an ancien volcano. It is César Manrique who advised on how to build houses following the curves of the rocks, which he did in his house.

Entrance to Museo LagOmar 2

The LagOmar house is set into the hillside. It has different levels opened to magnificent views. Already from the carpark you can enjoy views of the Nazaret village and volcanoes in the background. But once you get inside you will see more.

view from Lagomar Lanzarote

Pool area of the Lagomar Museum

As you enter, you discover the central area around a pool. It is the lower level of the house and where you can best see the walls of the quarry and in the integration of rooms and staircases.

Pool area museum lagOmar Lanzarote pictures 1

In Lanzarote there sure are really good at creating inviting pool where we are not allowed to swim... (thinking about the other one at Jameos del Agua). So frustrating!

Pool area museum lagOmar Lanzarote pictures 2

This lower level has a beautiful round tunnel that starts you in the labyrinth, you can fo straight or turn and explore different sections of the house.
Don't worry it is not too big, you will always find your way back.

Pool area museum lagOmar Lanzarote pictures 3

See on the picture below the wall of the quarry. The whole on the left side with the shite wall is a bar. Every corner and chamber is used and integrated in the architecture.

Pool area museum lagOmar Lanzarote pictures 4

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Corridors and open areas

Then you can explore the garden and outdoors area with white walls, tunnels, pathways, caves, staircases...
It is really fun for both adults and kids.
The developper has the Arabian 1000nights stories in mind to build this house and it really feels like exploring a magical world.

Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 1

Some of the caves in the quarry wall have been turned into gathering areas with benches and great views.

Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 2
Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 3
Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 4

I love this view of LagOmar Lanzarote with the white of the walls, the quarry rocks and the plants added to create like a fantasy oasis.

Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 5

You can also find strange architectural elements, with round or geometrical shapes.

Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 6

Some are really very peculiar. And it is great to explore, get down a staircase and discover yet another imaginative area. It really transports you in a world of fantasy. 

LagOmar Chimney

Even the stairs are perfectly integrated following the curves of the rocks and using the same rock for each steps. they look so inviting, wondering what you will find a the top!

Lanzarote Lagomar Museum Labyrinth 7
Lagomar white staircase

Plan your trip to Lanzarote:

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  • My itineraries : 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 1 week, 10 days
  • 36 tips to rent a car in Lanzarote
  • Guide to driving in Lanzarote
  • Where to stay in Lanzarote
  • Playa Blanca or Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise: where to go?
  • Best tours in Lanzarote
  • Best things to do in Lanzarote

Omar Sharif Home

Then you can enter the indoor home side of the property with kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom.
This has been set up as a small museum about Omar Sharif with information about his life and work.
There is a legend that Sam Benady the developer, wanted the property back and challenged Omar Sharif to a game of bridge during which the actor gambled the house away to Sam, who was the Bridge European champion.
So Oman never actually lived in it.

Omar Sharif Home Lagomar Lanzarote

The inside of the house was the less fascinating for me. I quickly walked back to explore more of the outdoors and admire the integration of the white walls with the rocks.

Omar Sharif Home Lagomar Lanzarote 2

LagOmar Restaurant & Bar

In the museum you can find restaurants and bars in different sections.
They serve a la carte menu and tapas specializing in Mediterranean cuisine.

Restaurant is opened from noon to 11:30pm
The bar opens from 6:30pm till late with musical events.

Lagomar Lanzarote restaurant
Lagomar Lanzarote restaurant 2

Extra

They also have a guest cottage that is available for rent for a whole week - Learn more here


Want to see more of the best Lanzarote has to offer?

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  • Best Lanzarote Volcanoes - Tours & Photos - read article
  • Best places to stay in Lanzarote - read article
  • Timanfaya National Park Lanzarote - read article

Planning a trip to Lanzarote?

Check out my travel guide to help you plan:

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  • GPS coordinates direct to the carparks

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