Sooooo... over the summer my boyfriend and I took ourselves off on a little trip to a quiet little place in Lanzarote. It was our first holiday away together and we wanted to actually be able to say that we had seen things other than the beach etc.
So when we were told about César Manrique, and the resort which he designed within the natural volcanic landscape of the island. Within the 'jameos' or volcanic sink holes, he designed a resort to include an auditorium, restaurants and a natural lagoon.
The resort opened in the 1960's and soon became a sought after destination for the rich and famous. Sean Connery being one of the many who were lucky enough to experience the resort in its hey day. Due to this, we decided to make it our mission to sit in every possible place just so that we could say we had sat where the greats had once sat.
The resort has now been converted into a centre to house the scientific findings of the volcanic landscapes which surround it. But have kept all of the original features and now allow the public in to witness the place in all its glory.
I for one am jealous that I could not experience it in the same way that others have done in its history. But it is still an amazing place to visit and experience. Especially the underground lagoon and auditorium.
César understood his landscape which he wanted to work with, and with that understanding he was able to create unforgettable spaces, all with an eerie sense of magic that leave you wanting to explore every last inch!
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