Spain’s Volcanic Island of Lanzarote
The UK’s Times Online has a nice story about the late architect Cesar Manrique’s successful attempts to create socially conscious tourism in his home of Lanzarote, a small volcanic island off the coast of Spain.
“In 1966 he returned to Lanzarote and said: ‘I came with the intention of turning my native island into one of the most beautiful places in the planet, due to the endless possibilities that Lanzarote had to offer.’”
“As a respected artist, he immediately campaigned for new laws to protect the island’s environment and prevent high-rise hotels. He was responsible for restoring ruined treasures as well as creating what are now some of Lanzarote’s leading tourist attractions.”
His own home, Casa Taro de Tahiche, has now been modified to serve as a museum and foundation. Check out the complete article.
