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Centro de Visitantes

Centro de Visitantes in the Timanfaya National Park, Lanzarote

Centro de VisitantesAt first glance the landscape of Lanzarote appears barren, hostile and desert-like. In order to discover exactly what this unique and fascinating island has to offer, you should visit the ” Centro de Visitantes ” right at the beginning of your holiday.

The “Centro de Visitantes” offers a wide range of information, including computers from which you can learn about volcanic eruptions, flora and fauna of the National Park – Timanfaya.

In addition, there’s an outside short circular walk through lava rocks with a view towards The Fire Mountains.

If you just want to sit back in cozy theater seats, then enjoy a fantastic film about the flora and fauna of Lanzarote, in the small auditorium of the centre.

As a highlight, watch the animation of a volcanic eruption. Over loudspeakers in different languages upcoming demonstration are announced. A guide will pick you up and escorts you to the screening room. The ground beneath you trembles, steam rises ,the smell smoke permeates the air, and from a volcano, lava appears to flow.

After the screening, a guide is available with more information about the series of volcanic eruptions on Lanzarote during the period between 1730 and 1736.

Unfortunately this only in Spanish. Therefore, ask for more information when you arrive at the entrance. Friendly guides are available and will give you information in different languages.

The “Centro de Visitantes”  is also interesting for children. In the action area, the smallest visitors can enjoy the setups with all senses.

If you’re travelling by car take the LZ -67 through the Timanfaya National Park, past The Fire Mountains to the Visitors Centre. Due to the lack of sign posts, the Visitors Centre appears abruptly on the left. The white washed building stands in stark contrast to the black lava rocks. Parking is free.

MON-SUN 9am-4pm

Lugar Tinguatón, 35560 Tinajo, Las Palmas

 +34 928 11 80 42

 www.gobiernodecanarias.org

Museum César Manrique’s house in Haría

Museum César Manrique’s house in Haría

The former residence of architect and artist César Manrique in Haría, where he spent the last few years until his sudden death, has been a popular tourist attraction for locals and tourists since 2013.
It offers you a good insight into the life of the famous artist, who played a major role in the painting of the island of Lanzarote.
Since 2013, this building, ” César Manrique’s house ” also known as the Palm House, has been a museum.

César Manrique's houseAlready in 1986 he started to design and build this property.
He renovated this old and run-down farmhouse, which he had already bought in the 1970s and created the surrounding area by keeping the natural atmosphere as lively as possible.
His modern visions of aesthetics and comfort have been combined with traditional architecture.
Unfortunately, Manrique could only experience the place until his accidental death in 1992, near the Fundacion Cesar Manrique in Tahiche.

Today the César Manrique’s house in Haría offers us the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the life of this famous artist for a while.
You can move freely through the rooms and also a part of the palm garden is accessible for visitors.

Most of the furniture and things that César Manrique used during his work as an artist are exactly as he had left them on the day of his death on September 25, 1992. The whole property – house, the atelier and the garden, separated from it, convey a particularly quiet and cosy atmosphere.
In the workshop where the artist painted back then, the original scenario can be seen.
Colours, tables with drawings, easels and unfinished paintings were stored as César Manrique left them.

There are also many information materials about César Manrique’s work and his extraordinary life.
A very interesting film shows deep insights into his special character.
It is therefore advisable to allow sufficient time during a visit to the César Manrique Museum.

Opening hours and entrance fees

The César Manrique Museum in Haria is open daily, except on public holidays.
open from 10:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Last admission at 5:30 pm

Admission: 10 €
Children up to 12 years: 1 €
Combination + César Manrique Foundation in Tahíche: 15€

Available at the Residence – Museum (Haría)
and at the César Manrique Foundation (Tahíche)

Phone: +34 928 843 138
webpage of César Manrique’s house in Haría

It is not allowed to take pictures inside the house / museum of César Manrique in Haría.

Ticket price for children under 12 years: 1€

You can buy a combi-ticket and receive a discount for the foundation César Manrique in Tahiche and the house-museum in Haría.

MON-SUN 10:30am-6pm

 Calle Elvira Sánchez, 30, 35520 Haría, Las Palmas

 +34 928 84 31 38

 www.fcmanrique.org

 fcm@fcmanrique.org

Castillo “San José”

Castillo „San José“, Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo in Arrecife, Lanzarote

This small picturesque castle is situated above the port of Puerto de los Mármoles in Arrecife. Prompted by the Spanish King Carlos III, it was built between 1776 and 1779 and only served to provide work to the local builders – not for the purpose of defence. Therefore, it obtained the name Fortaleza del Hambre (Hunger Fort). In the beginning of the 70s, the restoration of the castle was induced by César Manrique and a museum was rebuild. He also built a classy restaurant in the castle with a great view over the harbor and the sea. In the Museo Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo many Spanish works of modern art can be found – some of Manrique.

Photos inside the museum are allowed but just without flash to avoid damages at the art works.

MON-SUN 10am-8pm

Calle Nte., 51, 35500 Arrecife, Las Palmas

 +34 928 81 23 21

 www.cactlanzarote.com