North Lanzarote: The Work of César Manrique
ID: GYG193355-299909
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the north of Lanzarote and some of the best works of the extraordinary artist César Manrique, the famous artist who expressed his love for the island by fusing art and nature.
Be transported to another time through the paved streets and historical plazas of Teguise, the municipal capital of Teguise.
Enjoy a great view of El Valle de las Mil Palmeras (the valley of the thousand palm trees) on the way to Los Valles towards Haría. Then visit the Cueva de los Verdes, a uniquely beautiful cave with an indescribable interior formed by volcanic eruptions. After passing through Arrieta and Mala, stop at the aloe museum where you will learn about the benefits of aloe.
Continue to Guatiza to have a look to the prickly pears plantations where the natural dye, cochineal, is produced. Explore the old quarry where the famous artist César Manrique perfectly fused nature and art.
Follow the road to the César Manrique Foundation, located in the old house of the magnificent Lanzarote-born artist. Here, we have the opportunity to contemplate Manrique’s work, as well as various paintings and sculptures by different avant-garde artists.
Highlights
- Visit the César Manrique Foundation in Tahiche and be stunned by the volcanic bubbles formations
- Travel to the center of the Earth through Cueva de los Verdes
- Feel like a botanist in the Cactus Garden while exploring more than 1200 species of cactus
- Venture back in time to the old capital, Teguise
- Discover the benefits of aloe vera in the aloe museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Buses are not adapted to wheelchair users
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
