JAMEOS DEL AGUA AUDITORIUM
WEBSITE | Carretera Arrieta – Órzola S/N, 35542, Lanzarote
Jameos del Agua is the first Art, Culture and Tourism Center created by César Manrique, in a natural space originated inside a volcanic tunnel. Inaugurated in 1968, the artist, painter and sculptor transformed the space, giving rise to a unique work in the world that represents the maximum expression of his ideology: artistic creation in harmony with the environment and nature.
Like the Cueva de los Verdes , the Jameos del Agua has its origin after the eruption of the Corona Volcano. The word “ jameo ” is of Guanche origin, and refers to the hole that occurs as a result of the collapse of the roof of a volcanic tube, in this case, the Corona volcanic tube.
César Manrique knew how to transform the environment and further enhance its beauty, creating an idyllic symbiosis between the potential of the cave and its creative resources. His vivid hands, together with his privileged mind, shaped the basalt until it gave shape to a unique space in the world.
The work was completed in 1977, resulting in Manrique's first major intervention in the Lanzarote landscape and being declared a Site of Scientific Interest and Asset of Cultural Interest in the Historical Garden category.
The space is made up of three jameos or openings. El Jameo Chico, where access to the interior is made and the Restaurant is located, as well as a hidden entrance to the famous Tunnel of Atlantis; the Jameo Grande, where the pool is located, and the Jameo de la Cazuela , which is located behind the stage of the auditorium.
This is a natural auditorium with capacity for 550 people made of basalt stone that offers magnificent and extraordinary acoustics. The stage is located inside a section of the volcanic tube, giving it unprecedented beauty and sound, and the seats are positioned following the natural slope of the ground, which goes from the access through the Jameo Grande to the opening of the next Jameo.
The underground aquatic habitat of the Jameos del Agua is very rich, presenting a crystalline lagoon about 7 meters deep. The origin occurs due to the filtration of seawater, as it is below sea level. This curious volcanic ecosystem is home to some 77 endemic species of great scientific interest, among which the Munidopsis Polymorpha stands out: it is the famous Blind Crab, protagonist and symbol of the center.
*The Blind Crab is in danger of extinction, metals being highly dangerous for these small and beautiful animals. Therefore, it is totally prohibited to throw coins or other objects into the lagoon or bathe . Please help us protect its environment.
Like the Cueva de los Verdes , the Jameos del Agua has its origin after the eruption of the Corona Volcano. The word “ jameo ” is of Guanche origin, and refers to the hole that occurs as a result of the collapse of the roof of a volcanic tube, in this case, the Corona volcanic tube.
César Manrique knew how to transform the environment and further enhance its beauty, creating an idyllic symbiosis between the potential of the cave and its creative resources. His vivid hands, together with his privileged mind, shaped the basalt until it gave shape to a unique space in the world.
The work was completed in 1977, resulting in Manrique's first major intervention in the Lanzarote landscape and being declared a Site of Scientific Interest and Asset of Cultural Interest in the Historical Garden category.
The space is made up of three jameos or openings. El Jameo Chico, where access to the interior is made and the Restaurant is located, as well as a hidden entrance to the famous Tunnel of Atlantis; the Jameo Grande, where the pool is located, and the Jameo de la Cazuela , which is located behind the stage of the auditorium.
This is a natural auditorium with capacity for 550 people made of basalt stone that offers magnificent and extraordinary acoustics. The stage is located inside a section of the volcanic tube, giving it unprecedented beauty and sound, and the seats are positioned following the natural slope of the ground, which goes from the access through the Jameo Grande to the opening of the next Jameo.
The underground aquatic habitat of the Jameos del Agua is very rich, presenting a crystalline lagoon about 7 meters deep. The origin occurs due to the filtration of seawater, as it is below sea level. This curious volcanic ecosystem is home to some 77 endemic species of great scientific interest, among which the Munidopsis Polymorpha stands out: it is the famous Blind Crab, protagonist and symbol of the center.
*The Blind Crab is in danger of extinction, metals being highly dangerous for these small and beautiful animals. Therefore, it is totally prohibited to throw coins or other objects into the lagoon or bathe . Please help us protect its environment.
CENTRO INSULAR DE ENSEÑANZAS MUSICALES (CIEM)
WEBSITE | C. Rbla. Medular, 67, 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote
Located in the centre of Arrecife, Centro Insular de Enseñanzas Musicales has very diverse educational branches focused on both professional and amateur level starting from the age of five. The CIEM was created by the Lanzarote Council in 1992 to promote music learning. The school focuses on teaching different musical disciplines such as jazz, classical music, modern music, etc.
NO AGE LIMIT
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ALL ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP,
HEAVILY DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS & FULLY SUBSIDIZED LOCAL TRAVEL
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ALL ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP,
HEAVILY DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS & FULLY SUBSIDIZED LOCAL TRAVEL
The Lanzarote Opera Festival & Academy is made possible through the generous support of
Centros de Arte, Cultura y Torismo (CACT) Lanzarote.
Centros de Arte, Cultura y Torismo (CACT) Lanzarote.