Transport
Die Organisation und einfache Bezahlung bar oder Kreditkarte waren super einfach. Die Stationen des Ausfluges waren sehr sehenswert und interessant. Der Reiseführer hat uns viele Informationen über Cesar Manrique und Lanzarote gegeben. Allerdings gab es viel zu wenig Zeit, um sich alles in Ruhe anzuschauen. Geschuldet war das sicher daß im Vorfeld erstmal ca. 1,5 Stunden andere Urlauber/Interessenten sprichwörtlich eingesammelt wurden, bevor es Überhaupt auf die " Spuren Manrique 's " ging.
With its vine-laden lava fields, exuberant architecture and otherworldly landscapes, Lanzarote looks and feels like something from a sci-fi movie set. This exclusive half-day tour takes in the Cesar Manrique Foundation and his Cactus Garden, followed by a visit to LagOmar. Rosa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Manrique convinced his fellow islanders to invest in tourism without overdevelopment, making sure any human impact is in harmony with our volcanic landscapes.'
Manrique was admired by many in his lifetime, and his influence on Lanzarote's culture lives on. He was a versatile artist producing paintings, sculptures and architectural works, bringing sustainability to the forefront of his creations, long before it became a buzzword. You'll first tour his Jardín de Cactus, where 1,100 species of sculptural succulents are grown. You can see instantly how Manrique's skill and vision enhanced the barren landscape.
Similarly, the Fundacion Cesar Manrique demonstrates that harmony between the built environment and nature can succeed. A visit to the artist's home-studio, built into a lava field, is ample proof. Your final stop of the tour will be at LagOmar, a stunning spot that seamlessly combines nature and art. This unique place is set in a volcanic quarry and includes features like a cave-bar, restaurant, and a museum. Local legend has it that Hollywood icon Omar Sharif briefly owned it, only to lose it in a game of cards.