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