| Many people come to Lanzarote for the weather and | | | | display. This said the Foundation will equally be enjoyed |
| to relax by a pool or on the beach. However | | | | by those with little or no interest in art. |
| Lanzarote has far more to offer tourists than its | | | | There are many other masterpieces of architecture |
| fabulous climate. | | | | and design, by Ceaser Manrique, on the island. |
| No visit to this stunning volcanic island is complete | | | | Monument "Al Campesino" can be seen from the road |
| without a visit to Parque Nacional de Timanfaya home | | | | near San Bartolomé and is a sculpture |
| of Lanzarote's only live volcano - Montaña Del | | | | dedicated to the farmers of Lanzarote. Jardin de |
| Fuego. A trip to the National Park can be made by car | | | | Cactus is a spectactular cactus garden near Mala with |
| or organized tour however it is not possible to drive | | | | many, many species of cactus set in beautifully |
| "the lunar route" - the path made by lava from the last | | | | landscaped gardens. |
| eruption. If you do drive to the park there are tour | | | | One of the most attractive of Ceaser Manriques |
| buses to take you on this incredible route with | | | | creations is the stunning LagOmar in Nazaret. This |
| commentary in English explaining the history of the | | | | was once Omar Shariffs residence which he |
| area. Whilst in the park you will witness three | | | | reportedly lost in a game of cards! It is not possible to |
| experiments to demonstrate that the volcano is still live. | | | | enter the house but the grounds are now home to one |
| (I will not spoil this experience by going into any detail.) | | | | of Lanzarotes finest restaurants, a couple of bars, a |
| You will also see restaurant "El Diablo", set on top of | | | | stunning swimming pool and beautiful grottos. This is a |
| the volcano and designed by Ceaser Manrique, the | | | | lovely place to sit with a drink and absorb your |
| food served here is heated by Fire Mountain itself!!! | | | | surroundings. |
| Ceaser Manrique was an architect who had a great | | | | Aswell as all the aforementioned attractions Lanzarote |
| influence on the island of Lanzarote from ensuring the | | | | has many beautiful villages such as El Golfo - with the |
| lack of high rise buildings to the many cultural | | | | green lagoon and black volcanic sand, Arrietta - with a |
| attractions on the island designed by him. Of particular | | | | beautiful beach, and Femes - high on a mountain with |
| interest are Mirador Del Rio (set in the side of a cliff | | | | panoramic views. The island also boasts two |
| forming a beautiful viewpoint of La Graciosa, the island | | | | picturesque marinas - Rubicon near Playa Blanca and |
| off the north of Lanzarote), Jameos Del Agua and the | | | | Puerto Calero near Puerto Del Carmen. |
| Manrique Foundation. | | | | On top of all this there are a variety of tourist |
| Jameos Del Agua is a definite must see set in the | | | | attractions: |
| north of the island. It is a natural lava tunnel that | | | | Rancho Texas is an excellent zoo by day, home to |
| Ceaser Manrique has transformed into a spectacular | | | | tigers, sea lions, birds of prey, crocodiles, buffalos and |
| setting. Here you will find a small underground lake, the | | | | much more. The bird of prey display is particularly |
| only place in the world you can see the blind, white, | | | | impressive with wings practically skimming your head - |
| albino crab! These tiny creatures usually live deep in | | | | please don't stand up! At night the park hosts the |
| the sea but were brought into this lake by volcanic | | | | islands country and western night with a fabulous |
| eruption. The site also boasts a James Bond style | | | | barbeque, line dancing and lasso displays. |
| swimming pool that was designed by Ceaser Manrique | | | | The yellow submarine - Submarine Safaris - goes |
| for the King of Spain and as such can only be swum | | | | from Puerto Calero and the forty minute dive is an |
| in by him! This beautiful attraction also houses a | | | | experience for all the family over the age of two. You |
| Museum about volcanic activity worldwide and an | | | | will dive to the sea bed and see a multitude of fish and |
| auditorium with natural acoustics were concerts are | | | | marine life as a diver comes round the porthole |
| held. At night Jameos Del Agua transforms into an | | | | feeding the fish. |
| ultra chic club. | | | | Catlanza also goes from Puerto Calero and is a truly |
| It is also worth mentioning that literally across the road | | | | relaxing way to spend an afternoon. The catamaran |
| from Jameos Del Agua are the Green Caves - | | | | sails up to the stunning Papagayo beaches where it |
| Cueva de los Verdes. These caves hold the secret of | | | | anchors giving you the chance to swim, snorkel, have |
| Lanzarote and were where the Canarians hid when | | | | a ride on a jet ski or simply top up your tan. |
| Lanzarote was invaded by pirates. Well worth a look | | | | It is also possible to get a day trip , or simply go on the |
| for those steady on their feet. | | | | ferry yourselves, to Fuertaventura so you can send a |
| The Manrique Foundation was actually Ceaser | | | | postcard home from a different island and confuse |
| Manrique's house which he created in five volcanic | | | | your friends and family! |
| bubbles. This stunning architecture is very difficult to | | | | So as you can see there is much more to Lanzarote |
| describe and has to be seen to be believed. The | | | | than sun, sand and ............. sangria!! |
| Foundation also has a lot of Manriques works of art on | | | | |