UpToWhereWhat can you see from Mirador del Río (Lanzarote)?
Artist's vision: sculpted into Lanzarote's volcanic escarpment.
From Mirador del Río (Lanzarote), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 247 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 247 km to the southwest (bearing 236°), at 1,949 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,959,804 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the north, where sightlines run 83.3 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the northeast, at 0.1 km.
| N | 83.3 km | |
| NNE | 19.0 km | |
| NE | 0.1 km | |
| ENE | 75.8 km | |
| E | 83.3 km | |
| ESE | 83.3 km | |
| SE | 83.3 km | |
| SSE | 83.3 km | |
| S | 31.5 km | |
| SSW | 7.7 km | |
| SW | 48.2 km | |
| WSW | 83.3 km | |
| W | 83.3 km | |
| WNW | 83.3 km | |
| NW | 83.3 km | |
| NNW | 77.6 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
8 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico de las Nieves | 247 km | SW · 236° | 1,949 m |
| Monte Hacha Grande | 46.6 km | SW · 219° | 551 m |
| Pico Redondo | 45.0 km | SW · 220° | 546 m |
| La Respingona | 14.2 km | SW · 230° | 16 m |
| Montaña Bermeja | 7.5 km | NNW · 338° | 146 m |
| Montaña Amarilla | 5.8 km | W · 279° | 104 m |
About Mirador del Río (Lanzarote)
Mirador del Río crowns a 475-meter escarpment in northern Lanzarote, designed by artist César Manrique from 1971-1973. The structure integrates seamlessly with lava rock, housing a café, shop, and viewing platform. Manrique's signature sculpture—bird and fish—symbolizes air and water.
Did you know?
- Manrique designed the interior's two great picture windows to frame La Graciosa and the sea like living paintings, in the shape of traditional Canarian balcony frames.
- True to Manrique's signature style, the building reveals almost nothing from the approaching road — the view only opens up once visitors step inside.
- The building includes a small café and shop tucked entirely underground, so as not to disturb the cliff-top silhouette Manrique wanted to preserve.
- Overlooks La Graciosa island and Chinijo Archipelago.
- Previously housed Spanish artillery battery (Batería del Río) 1898.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Mirador del Río (Lanzarote)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 247 km from Mirador del Río (Lanzarote). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 63.1 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Mirador del Río (Lanzarote)?
The farthest terrain visible from Mirador del Río (Lanzarote) lies 247 km to the southwest, at an elevation of 1,949 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Mirador del Río (Lanzarote)?
The observation point at Mirador del Río (Lanzarote) sits at 474 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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