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Underwater and lunar landscapes, transparent waters, parched lands, oases of palm trees, it is the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. It is undoubtedly a land of contrasts.
It is the most easterly of the Canary Islands and is identified by the large number of volcanoes that are spread across it due to the great volcanic activity of the early 18th century.
The International Museum of Contemporary Art MIAC is located in the old military fortress of the Castle of San José. The museum was founded in 1975 with the aim of «promoting, gathering and exhibiting the most significant works of modern artistic creation».
The tunnel formed by the Corona Volcano is one of the largest and most interesting on the planet. Along its route, there are at least sixteen Jameos. More than six kilometres of the tunnel are known, extending from the crater of the volcano to where it enters the sea, in an underwater stretch of one and a half kilometres called the «Tunnel of Atlantis».
El Golfo is one of the few rare examples of hydro volcanism; volcanic activity that occurs close to the coast. In its interior, in the centre of the crater itself, the lagoon of los Ciclos has emerged; a deep green lake, the colour of which is produced by the concentration of ruppia maritima, an algae of marine origin.
Jameos del Agua, like the Cueva de los Verdes, is located inside the volcanic tunnel produced by the eruption of the Corona Volcano. The “Jameos del Agua” are located in the section of this tunnel closest to the coast. They owe their name to the existence of an interior lake that constitutes a singular geological formation. It originates by filtration as it is located below sea level.
The Cactus Garden is a magnificent example of an architectural intervention integrated into the landscape. César Manrique created this audacious architectural complex while maintaining the unbreakable combination of art and nature that permeates all of his spatial interventions.
Los Hervideros is the name by which the coastal area is known, where you can contemplate the violent pounding of the waves over the passages that were formed in the path of the lava flowing towards the sea. When the sea is rough, it takes advantage of the holes in the lava and rises to the surface as if it were boiling water.
The Mirador del Río is located at the top of the Risco de Famara, at an altitude of 400 metres, in the northernmost part of the island, from where we can admire one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Lanzarote. It is one of César Manrique’s most representative architectural creations.
The Fire Mountains or Timanfaya form part of a large area affected by the volcanic eruptions that took place on Lanzarote between 1730-1736 and later in 1824. This long eruptive process, one of the most important and spectacular in the history of volcanism on Earth, drastically changed the morphology of the island, practically burying a quarter of it under a thick blanket of lava and ash.
In the geographical centre of Lanzarote, at a significant crossroads from where any point on the island may be accessed, one of César Manrique’s most symbolic works stands out: the architectural complex of the Casa-Museo del Campesino and Monumento a la Fecundidad (Peasant’s House-Museum and Monument to Fertility).
The Salinas del Janubio is a place of scientific interest where, not only the fauna is protected but also the traditional method of obtaining salt. Before the eruptions of 1730-1736 it was home to the best natural harbour of Lanzarote, but the eruptions also created a sand bar that enclosed an internal lagoon forming the Caleta del Janubio.
The village of Teguise has become one of the main cultural and tourist centres of the island. Every Sunday morning Teguise is transformed into a colourful street market where you can find pottery, goat’s cheese, artisan bread and ocarinas, all enlivened by local folklore groups in bright festive costumes performing traditional songs and dances. Opening hours: Sundays from 9:00 to 14:00.
The traditional market of Haría, specialises in the sale of Lanzarote handicrafts and organic agriculture. Its importance for the maintenance and promotion of the manufacturing sector was recognised in 2004 with the Distinguished Tourism Award in the category of Leisure and Events of Tourist Interest, awarded by the Lanzarote Tourist Board. In this sense, the traditional market of Haría has been highlighted as a tourist centre for its cultural contribution, which has brought tourists closer to the most typical products of our land and of the northern municipality. On Saturday mornings, the different local artisans gather in Haría’s square to offer all kinds of products that identify Lanzarote, as well as those typical of the municipality, including palm hearts and baskets. Opening hours: Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:30.
The César Manrique Foundation is located in the artist’s studio house in Taro de Tahíche (Lanzarote). It is perhaps the work that best represents Manrique’s personal and artistic ideals.
Built in 1968 on a lava flow from the eruption that occurred on the island in 1730-36, it takes advantage of the natural formation of five volcanic bubbles on the lower level to configure a surprising and exemplary living space in terms of the way it acts on natural space. The exterior of the house and upper level is inspired by the traditional architecture of Lanzarote.
The César Manrique Foundation, created in 1992, is a private, non-profit institution. Its scope is international. It currently receives more than 300,000 visitors a year.
It is constituted as a cultural platform based on the attention paid to three crossed lines of development: the plastic arts, the environment and cultural reflection. The programmes and the different initiatives developed, are included in this meeting area, approached with a vocation for transversality and a critical and alternative spirit. These are its three lines of work:
Forums for reflection and debate are regularly organised. Since 1994, the spaces “The author and his work and Divergent views” have been developed continuously.
The Environment has been consolidated in 1997 as a key area of the Foundation. Among the activities that are already well established, is the reflection forum Frontiers and Directions of Progress. A space for proposals and debate in which the speakers, from multidisciplinary areas, approach new models and conceptions of progress.
For César Manrique, nature was the fundamental reference point for his art and his existence. Until the end of his days he maintained a deep commitment to the defence of the environment and, in particular, of his native island, Lanzarote.
Lanzarote, the easternmost island of the Canarian archipelago, boasts one of the most characteristic and spectacular landscapes in the world. In the centre of the island lies a huge expanse of solidified black lava, which means that no vegetation can grow in this area. However, its edges provide a unique terrain for vineyards, rich in volcanic ash, called lapilli.
The vines are planted in holes or trenches so that their roots reach the soil beneath the ash. In addition, each hole is surrounded by a lava-stone wall to protect it from the Trade winds. This constitutes one of the most original and impressive landscapes that can be seen, with a lunar appearance provided by the set of excavated vine pits.
The Malvasia grape is planted in more than three quarters of the vineyards.
Designation of origin Lanzarote
El Grifo Winery
La Geria Winery
Los Bermejos Winery
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Located in the municipality of Yaiza in the surroundings of Punta de Papagayo, the southernmost point of the island, on the edge of a landscape covered in volcanic ash, there are a series of natural beaches with fine golden sand. They are beaches with calm waters, accessed by dirt tracks where nudism is encouraged. Isolated and withour services, it is located in the protected natural area of the Ajaches. The complex is made up of four golden sandy beaches; from south to north they are: Playa Mujeres, Playa de Papagayo, Playa del Pozo and Puerto Muelas. There are also some small isolated coves. All of them are of great beauty, with transparent waters of an intense turquoise colour; from them you have a beautiful view of the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura and the islet of Lobos on the horizon.
Caleta de Famara is a pretty coastal fishing village, where you can find restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Its fantastic beach is flanked by the impressive Famara cliffs. The San Juan breakwater is home to one of the stages of the world surf league. Famara beach is ideal for beginners, who can easily rent a board in the village.
La Graciosa is the largest of the islets that make up the first maritime-terrestrial Natural Park declared by the Government of the Canary Islands; the Chinijo Archipelago. It has a surface area of 27 km2, with a population of 573 inhabitants.
In the south of La Graciosa there are wide beaches of golden sand of great beauty, such as those of La Cocina and Los Franceses. Also on the coast are the island’s two settlements: Caleta de Sebo and Pedro Barba. The former is the traditional centre, while the latter is a small tourist resort.
Politically, it belongs to the northern municipality of Lanzarote, Teguise.
It is part of the Chinijo Archipelago Natural Park and the Los Islotes Integral Reserve. Like the rest of the Canary Islands, its origin is volcanic.
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