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The Thomas Cook Traveler to the Canary Islands comes from the world's leading travel experts and has everything you need to plan the perfect trip.
Inside you will find: information on the top sights and the less well-known ones; walks and tours with clear maps; places off the beaten track; special features on cultural background and other aspects; holiday hints and tips; A-Z of essential information; advice on shopping, eating out, sport and nightlife.
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Cesar Manrique. The tribute most often paid to Cesar Manrique is that without his efforts tourist development on Lanzarote would have followed the high-rise, high-density route and the island would have lost its identity. In the environmentally conscious 1990's Lanzarote is studied by other countries who are developing tourism, and is used as a role model. Manrigue was born in Arrecife in 1919 and studied art in Madrid and New York, at a time when surrealism was a major influence. He returned to his beloved island in 1968 and determined to preserve its natural beauty in the face of tourism. His major set-piece visitor attractions, Jameos dl Agua, Mirador del Riao and Jardin de Cactus are masterpiece of design, which are totally in harmony with the landscape.