Manrique was very much a child of the 60´s. This was epitomised by his transformation of a former naval gun battery in the North of the island into the most breathtaking lookout point – or Mirador – on Lanzarote.
The Mirador Del Rio sits some 479 metres high, at one of the highest points on the island. This affords the most incredible views down and across to the neighbouring island of La Graciosa – just one thousand metres away across the El Rio Strait and the uninhabited islets of Montana Clara and Alegranza.
Originally, Manrique planned to create a restaurant here. The curvaceous windows of the Mirador are very similar to those he later used when transforming the basement of the Castillo de San Jose in Arrecife into one of the most impressive dining rooms on the island.
But today, whilst it’s still possible to buy snacks and drinks at the Mirador, it doesn’t house the grand restaurant that Manrique initially envisaged.
This house, built by Cesar Manrique, into five volcanic bubbles, is incredible, and never fails to blow visitors away. This feat of architecture is ingenious and was one of Manrique’s first creations on the Island. At the time many locals thought Manrique was crazy for believing that Lanzarote could be transformed into a tourist paradise….
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The Cactus Garden situated in Guatiza is a unique presentation of the plant world’s spiniest species. The location was formerly a quarry but today it is houses over 1,000 different species of cacti all arranged in terraces around this bowl shaped space. On arrival you are greeted by a giant, eight metre high, green, metallic…
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This collapsed lava tube, located in the North of the island close to Punta Mujeres, often tops the bill for most tourists, and it has almost 700,000 visitors each year. The Jameos Del Aguas popularity is attributable to the fact that this incredible natural space has been enhanced by local architects into a stunning subterranean…
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Whilst enjoying the sun and sights of your holiday in the sun with Grand Holidays many of us like to browse for bargains at the local markets. There is a great choice and variety on the Islands and here are the main details and opening times, as known at the current date. Lanzarote Teguise Market…
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As the Island of Lanzarote has a year round temperature that rarely falls below 21c (wouldn’t that be nice in the UK!!) it is clear to see why it is an attraction to most visitors including those of us from more northerly climes. As I write this blog in temperatures just above freezing point, oh…
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When on holiday in Feurteventura make sure you allow time to book up for a grand tour of the Island. This will allow you discover and experience parts of the Island that you probably didn’t know existed. There are a few organised tours and most have an English speaking guide. The coaches are all air…
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The island of Fuerteventura is without doubt one of the most beautiful of the Canary Islands, with a relatively flat terrain. Fuerteventura is actual the second-biggest of the Canaries with a relatively diverse landscape, although it is also the least densely populated, retaining much of its true character. Famous for its sensational coastline, which stretches…
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Lanzarote is a wonderful Island in the sun.. Grand Holidays Club has owned the Oasis Lanz Club resort, which is situated in the heart of Costa Teguise, on the eastern side of the Island since 2010. It is only a 10 minute drive to Arrecife, the capital of the Island. You can discover the magic…
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Another of the Grand Holiday Club’s resorts is found in Lanzarote, and very appropriately named the Oasis Lanz Resort, located in the heart of Costa Teguise on the Eastern coast of the Island. When you first arrive at Lanzarote airport you could be forgiven for thinking the pilot had diverted to the moon. The scenery…
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