Shore Excursion Details

Art & Nature Of Arrecife

Arrecife (Lanzarote), Canary Islands

Art & Nature Of Arrecife

DETAILS

  • 41/2
    hrs Estimate Duration

Visit several attractions associated with Lanzarote’s most celebrated artist, who believed that architecture and art must be created in harmony with the natural environment. Although Arrecife-born artist César Manrique died in 1992, his influence is still prevalent as you will discover at the Cactus Garden. He transformed this former landfill into a landscape of fantastical art and thousands of exotic cacti. As a special treat, you will watch how cochineal insects are cultivated there to make a red dye for textiles, cosmetics and food. Manrique was also the visionary behind Jameos de Agua, a cultural center that he created in the lava tubes left after the eruption of La Corona volcano. Within this natural space, Manrique designed an auditorium, an aquatic habitat and a restaurant with a hardened black lava floor. You will see some of his artwork in the Castle of San Jose, an 18th-century fortress that has been converted into a museum of contemporary art.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Meander through a cactus garden that legendary local artist César Manrique created.
• Tour a cultural center that Manrique designed within a series of volcanic lava tubes.
• Behold Manrique’s art in an 18th-century castle that is now a contemporary art museum.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 90-minutes of easy to moderate walking that includes uneven ground and gravel surfaces. The tour is available to wheelchair guests who have a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an companion to assist them. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Venues are only partially wheelchair accessible

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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