Art and Culture

Lanzarote has inspired many artists and would-be artists. The most referred to artist in Lanzarote is Cesar Manrique,famous for everything he did on the island. Over the last few decades, the unique landscapes of Lanzarote, together with its special atmosphere, have helped many people to discover their talents and creativity.

There are many artists associated with the island of Lanzarote. Some of them are : Francisco Lasso, Jesús Soto, Rufina Santana, Ildefonso Aguilar, Andrés Allí, Paco Curbelo, Juan Gopar and Santiago Alemán.

Architecture in Lanzarote

The architecture on the island has been influenced by the climate. Most houses are painted white as it acts as a mirror reflecting the sunlight, maintaining a cool temperature inside.

The flat rooves and patios are slightly inclined in order to collect the scarce rainwater in stone tanks. These flat rooves are often decorated with typical hat-shaped forms or domes.Most doors and windows are painted in green because in the past, the fishermen used to use the same paint used for painting their boats. Traditional architecture has also a colonial influence.

Portuguese and Andalusian influences have also left their mark, creating an individual architectural style. Examples of this are wooden balconies which hang from the facade, inside patios and skylights which are typical of Teguise. The houses are usually very simple in style and decorated with pottery.

It is impossible to talk about the architecture of Lanzarote without mentioning the distinguished work produced by the artist and decorator from Lanzarote, César Manrique. His influence and works are part of the identity of the island.

Curious Facts

Lanzarote is the oldest of the Canary islands, about 180 million years old and El Hierro is the youngest, about 750,000 years old.

San Borondón is an island which appears and disappears. In the past it was mentioned and described by different sailors and people, such as the parish priest of Alajéro, in La Gomera(1759). Nearly all of them coincide in situating the island in the south-west of La Palma – north-west of El Hierro. The legend of this mysterious island, without doubt, dates back to before the discovery and conquest of the Canary Islands.

Chinijo is not only a word used to describe the archipelago but also to describe anything small, including children.

Canarian wrestling is a great sport of skill which has guanche origens. The aim of the sport is to throw your opponent to the ground so that some part of his body, other than the soles of his feet, touch the ground which leads to his elimination.

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