Lanzarote is an island that is characterized by its cultural richness and importance that has been given to it since the twentieth century.
With the help of the famous César Manrique, a Canarian artist, the island today is a point of reference in traditional cultural conservation and architecture.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit museums, popular local festivities and much more, such as:
Teguise, a town on the island of Lanzarote with a longstanding history. It was the capital of the island in colonial times. Today it is characterized by its architectural splendor and by the activities that you can participate in, such as visiting the Pirate Museum or the Castle of Santa Bárbara located on an ancient volcano. Every Sunday, there is a typical market where you can discover local crafts and organic and traditional products of the island.
In the different traditional festivals of the island such as San Ginés in Arrecife, the Virgin of the Volcanoes in the Ermita de Mancha Blanca or the Virgen del Carmen in Teguise, you will be able to enjoy the richness and traditions of the Lanzarote. Experience the islands cultural dances and songs.
The rich archaeological heritage will allow you to discover a different side of Lanzarote, a place where you will find a variety of villages that were populated once upon a time or places that influenced the existing settlements due to trade. Among them is the town, San Marcial del Rubicón, the first European settlement on the island.
Due to the strategic nature of the island, you can visit different military fortifications such as the Castle of San José, Castle of San Gabrie, and the Torre del Águila.
The famous César Manrique, born in Lanzarote, was in love with his native island and in it, he left a significant influence represented by the traditional sculptures and artistic enclaves. You can learn much more about this Spanish artist at the international renown Museum of César Manrique or the César Manrique Foundation.
