Lago Martianez

César Manrique was born in Lanzarote in 1919 and went on to become an artist, architect, and environmental activist who changed the way the world saw the Canary Islands. In the Costa Martiánez complex located in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, he created 13 works of art, including Geysir, a 50-meter high water fountain, as well as other sculptures and wind chimes. He worked on the project from 1970 onwards.

There are plenty of places where you can grab a snack or a meal, as the entire complex contains six snack bars and kiosks, three bars and cafeterias, and three restaurants. The restaurants include Lago Restaurant, which serves a combination of Canarian and Spanish cuisine, San Telmo, which serves paella and barbequed food, and Alisios, which sells hamburgers and hotdogs.

There are three dedicated kids’ pools, so there’s lots of space for children of all ages to paddle or swim. The complex is popular with families as the pools offer a safe alternative to the open sea for families with small children.

The Costa Martiánez complex regularly hosts concerts, festivals, and other events. Since 1973, it’s even hosted an annual Octoberfest, featuring Bavarian brass band music, beer, and other German traditions. To check what’s on during the time of your visit, check the event calendar available on the websites of tourist agencies in the Canary Islands.