César Manrique (1919–1992) was a visionary artist, architect and environmental activist from Lanzarote. He dedicated his life to blending art with nature, creating a unique legacy that protects the island’s landscape and inspires the world.
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◉ KEY FACTS
▣ BORN:
April 24, 1919 – Arrecife
✝ DIED:
September 25, 1992 – Teguise
◉ STYLE:
Pioneer of abstract art and the concept “art-nature, nature-art”.
★ AWARDS:
World Ecology & Tourism Award (1978) and more.
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◉ MAIN WORKS IN LANZAROTE
◖ JAMEOS DEL AGUA
A volcanic tunnel turned into a cultural and natural masterpiece.
⌂ EL TARO DE TAHÍCHE
His home built on volcanic bubbles, now the César Manrique Foundation.
⌁ MIRADOR DEL RÍO
Stunning panoramic views over La Graciosa and the Chinijo Archipelago.
♣ JARDÍN DE CACTUS
His final great landscape intervention in Guatiza.
◆ RESTAURANTE EL DIABLO
Located in Timanfaya National Park, using natural geothermal heat.
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◷ OPENING HOURS
Daily
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(Last entry 5:15 PM)
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● LOCATION
Taro de Tahíche, s/n
35507 Tahíche, Lanzarote
Canary Islands, Spain
JAMEOS DEL AGUA
Jameos del Agua is one of César Manrique’s most iconic creations and one of Lanzarote’s most extraordinary places. Built inside the volcanic tunnel formed by the eruption of La Corona Volcano, it perfectly combines nature, art and architecture.
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◉ KEY FACTS
▣ CREATED:
Opened in 1968 as the first Art, Culture and Tourism Centre designed by César Manrique.
◉ ORIGIN:
Part of the volcanic tunnel created by La Corona Volcano around 5,000 years ago.
⌁ UNDERGROUND LAKE:
A natural seawater lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean through the volcanic tunnel.
♣ JAMEITOS:
The underground lake is home to tiny blind albino crabs, a unique endemic species and one of the symbols of Jameos del Agua.
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◉ WHAT TO DISCOVER
◖ JAMEO CHICO
Descend into the volcanic tunnel and discover the spectacular underground lake surrounded by black lava rock.
♒ UNDERGROUND LAKE
Crystal-clear water reveals the famous blind albino crabs known locally as “jameitos”.
◉ JAMEO GRANDE
An impressive open volcanic chamber transformed by César Manrique into a tropical garden with a striking white pool.
♫ NATURAL AUDITORIUM
A spectacular concert hall built inside the volcanic cave, renowned for its unique natural acoustics.
⌂ CASA DE LOS VOLCANES
An interactive museum dedicated to Lanzarote’s volcanic origins, geology and scientific research.
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◷ OPENING HOURS
Daily
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(Last entry 5:15 PM)
Approximate visit:
60–120 minutes
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● LOCATION
Arrieta – Órzola Road
Haría, Lanzarote
Canary Islands, Spain.
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♡ ART, NATURE & VOLCANIC BEAUTY
One of Lanzarote’s must-see places and a perfect example of César Manrique’s vision: creating art without destroying the natural landscape.
