Monumento del Campesino
At a crossroads in the center of Lanzarote, stands one of the most symbolic works of César Manrique. The architectural ensemble of the Casa-Museo del Campesino and Monument to Fertility. In contrast with the natural colors of the island, the sculpture in a white tone is located in the municipality of San Bartolomé, in the village of Mozaga.
The structure combines characteristic elements of the landscapes of Lanzarote. Manrique, who sought to create a harmony between nature and art, increase his fascination with popular architecture. As for sculpture Fertility, outlying on the horizon, is dedicated to the local farmer. It is created with old water tanks and ships and various painted objects merged together, which rise as a big geometric conglomerate on the island.
This is a design of César Manrique, however was a creation with the collaboration of Jesus Soto.
La Geria
Undoubtedly one of the things you can not miss if you are a wine lover, is to visit the protected area of La Geria. Lanzarote is known for its peculiar forms of cultivation. The route through the lands from which the grape and the different wineries of Lanzarote arise, is a special route for wine lovers. You can visit the Wineries of Lanzarote, in some it is not necessary to pay or you just have to pay for the wine tasting.
Aeronautical Museum in Lanzarote
The Aeronautical Museum of Lanzarote is located in the precinct of the current airport of the island, at the municipality San Bartolomé. It's in the old passenger terminal, built in 1946, which was in operation until 1970.
The museum has 11 thematic rooms, including audiovisual exhibitions, which discuss the beginnings and history of aeronautics in Lanzarote, regional history, first flights, the first passenger terminal, transport and communications. Guided or free tours can be made. The tour includes the old control tower and the check-in area, as well as the outside zone.
And if you like planes, don't miss the opportunity to see how they land from the Guacimeta promenade, just behind the airport. It is a very special activity, that children love and is of the free and fun things to do in Lanzarote.
Volcanic Bomb
In the "Caldera Colorada" you can find a Giant "Volcanic Bomb". It is an experience that you can enjoy in Lanzarote for free, for being a land of volcanoes. It is easily accessible by car to a nearby parking lot and after a short walk you will find this fascinating volcanic stone. The volcanic bombs were expelled after the violent eruptions and adopted their spherical form in the flight like liquid magma until hiting the ground.
These places are free, but we have to tell you that to reach some of them, you have to do it by car (or a very long walk or bike ride). So The best thing to do is to Rent a Car in Lanzarote, here's what you need to Know
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