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