Lanzarote, Lanzarote airport (ACE)

Lanzarote is one of the seven main islands of the Spanish Canary Islands archipelago, located in the Atlantic Ocean just off the northwestern coast of Africa. It is the easternmost and fourth largest of the islands, with an area of approximately 845 square kilometers and a population of approximately 156,000 inhabitants (2024). Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote. Lanzarote is known for its spectacular volcanic landscape, characterized by over 300 volcanoes. The island has a hot and dry climate with very little rainfall and mild temperatures all year round, making it a popular destination – especially among European tourists. An impressive natural area is the Timanfaya National Park, where visitors can experience an almost lunar-like landscape shaped by volcanic eruptions in the 18th century. Lanzarote's unique style is strongly influenced by the artist and architect César Manrique, who fought to preserve the island's natural beauty and traditional building style. César Manrique's influence is visible in everything from whitewashed houses to art installations and tourist attractions.

Lanzarote Airport - officially called Aeropuerto César Manrique-Lanzarote (IATA code: ACE), is the main airport on Lanzarote. The airport is located on the east coast of the island, approximately 5 km southwest of the capital Arrecife, near the tourist resort of Puerto del Carmen. In 2019, the airport was renamed César Manrique-Lanzarote in honor of the island's famous artist and environmentalist César Manrique.

César Manrique was a Spanish artist, architect and environmentalist from Lanzarote. His legacy lives on in the island's architecture and he is considered a cultural icon in Lanzarote. César Manrique tragically died in a car accident on September 25, 1992. The accident occurred near his home in Tahíche, ironically just outside the Fundación César Manrique, the museum and cultural center that today honors his life and work.