Art and Nature

Who we are

We are a public cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the essence of Lanzarote: an island where art and nature exist in dialogue.

The Centres embody a vision of the island built on three fundamental principles:

Protecting a fragile and extraordinary natural environment.
Bringing together local culture and contemporary thinking.
Creating public spaces where culture enriches people's lives and fosters personal growth.

Lanzarote was one of the first territories to place landscape protection at the heart of its development. As the island opened to tourism in the 1960s, César Manrique championed a model that defended both nature and cultural heritage. This vision was later reinforced through the Island Development Plan and ultimately recognised when Lanzarote was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993.

This is not just another destination.

Vision

To become an international reference for a new relationship between culture, territory and tourism.

Mission

We are the heirs to an idea: that an island can develop without destroying what makes it unique. Our responsibility is to keep that vision alive. The Centres were created to transform the way people see, understand and experience Lanzarote.

Cultural values

The Centres are called to become a leading cultural institution that carries César Manrique's holistic vision into the future, while being able to:

Reconnect people with the environment as the guiding principle for sustainable development.
Inspire both residents and visitors to live in harmony with nature.
Encourage a more conscious and balanced model of tourism.

This means:

Continuously raising standards of quality and striving for excellence.
Promoting a dialogue centred on culture, ecology and coexistence.

Reconnecting with the Territory

We believe the landscape should guide the island's future. Our aim is to reconnect people with the environment as the foundation for sustainable development, inspiring both residents and visitors to live in greater harmony with nature while encouraging a more conscious and balanced model of tourism.

This also means striving for excellence, continually improving quality and promoting culture, ecology and coexistence as inseparable parts of the Lanzarote experience.

Education Through Understanding

Every visit is an opportunity to discover and interpret Lanzarote. We promote knowledge of the island's natural and cultural heritage, encourage responsible use of the environment and foster environmental awareness through actions rather than words.

Culture as a Driving Force

The Centres are living cultural spaces. Beyond welcoming visitors, they create experiences, programmes and projects that encourage learning, reflection and new ways of engaging with the territory.

Commitment to the Community

The Centres are part of everyday life in Lanzarote. Their activity contributes to the island's social, economic and cultural development, generating benefits that are reinvested in the community while strengthening the connection with those who call the island home.

Identity and Knowledge

The Centres help people understand Lanzarote through its landscapes, history and culture. They are a unique expression of the island's identity and an essential tool for interpreting the territory within its own context.

Memory and Legacy

We honour the legacy of those who made the Centres possible and keep their vision alive by adapting it to the challenges and opportunities of today, ensuring it continues to inspire future generations.

Honesty and Empathy

We act and communicate with honesty, transparency and responsibility. We listen, engage in dialogue and seek to understand the needs of both residents and visitors in order to create more meaningful, respectful and valuable experiences.