statue of Cirilo Lopez Umpierrez

The statue of Cirilo López Umpiérrez in Morro Jable

The statue of Cirilo López Umpiérrez is located at the beginning of the pedestrian street La Piragua, in the historic center of Morro Jable.The small square bears the same name as the bronze statue.The statue of Cirilo López Umpiérrez was inaugurated in 2005 and is the work of Majorero artist Juan Miguel Cubas.But why was…

Caminos sculpture

Caminos: the sculpture of the children of Jandia

Caminos is a remarkable art installation that adds a touch of wonder and joy near Gaviotas beach, not far from the historic and charming town of Morro Jable on the Jandia peninsula. This enchanting ensemble of sculptures, nestled within a rotunda, is the creation of the talented Cuban sculptor Lisbet Fernandez Ramos. Each sculpture exudes…

Morro Jable

Morro Jable: origins and evolution of a fishing village

Retracing the history of Morro Jable back, it is possible to understand the tourist expansion that has characterized the Canary Islands over the last few decades. In the 1960s this small village was mainly used as a port for fishermen. The ancient center of the town rises between two rocky slopes, of which the westernmost…