Monumento al Campesino
A Manrique sculpture and farmhouse museum at the island’s center honoring the farmers who worked the volcanic ash, where you can enjoy hearty local farmhouse food.
The Monumento al Campesino sits in Mozaga, at the geographic center of the island. Designed by Manrique in 1968, the white sculpture “Abundance” stands about 15 meters tall and forms a farmer and livestock from old water tanks and boat hulls. Next to it, the Casa del Campesino is built in traditional farmhouse style and displays pottery, weaving and other handicraft workshops. There is also a restaurant serving mainly Lanzarote farm dishes, where you can try goat cheese, papas arrugadas and local wine. Entry is free. It is at the junction on the road toward Lajares, so it is easy to stop on the way.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:30 (restaurant until dusk)
Nearby sights
- LagOmar
- César Manrique Foundation
- Teguise
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara
- Caldera de los Cuervos
- Charco de San Ginés
- Castillo de San José (MIAC)
- Puerto del Carmen