An emblem of the city and one of its gems is Lago Martianez; A cluster of artificial sea water pools, created by the great local artist César Manrique that cannot be missed! At the other end, another treasure: Playa Jardín, also designed by the artist from Lanzarote.
In the centre, a large number of protected buildings and mansions, typical examples of the architectural style of the 1960s and dotted with exuberant subtropical gardens, coexist with high-rise hotels. The commercial area is also an open-air museum: “Puerto Street Art”, with works by urban artists with international acclaim Roa, Belin, Martin Ron, OakOak or Dulk.
Also a must see are the Botanical Garden, created by Carlos III and Loro Parque, considered the best zoo in Europe. But there is more; much more.
Walk along the San Telmo promenade, with its small chapel, and reach the Punta del Viento, “where the air turns”. There, breathe deeply, smell the sea, feel the wind and saltpeter in your face; listen to the waves, and he loses his breath, by tasting one of the most beautiful postcards you will have before your eyes.