The Arrecife City Council presented this Monday, coinciding with the celebration of World Oceans Day, the Mar Abierto project, an initiative that combines art, maritime identity, environmental outreach, and public space recovery through the installation of six bronze sculptures inspired by marine species from different continents and from the Canary Islands waters.
The sculptures are located in the vicinity of the old Puerto Naos pier, a space that the City Council continues to recover and revitalize for citizen enjoyment, after the removal of the wall that for years limited visual and physical connection with the waterfront.
The mayor of Arrecife, Yonathan de León, highlighted that this project is part of the municipal strategy to continue transforming the capital's waterfront.
“The recovery of Puerto Naos is one of the most important actions we are undertaking to return this space to residents and visitors. After the removal of the wall, we continue to advance in enhancing the value of this privileged environment with initiatives that generate activity, beautify the city, and reinforce our identity linked to the sea. Mar Abierto is an example of how art can contribute to recovering public spaces and creating new attractions for Arrecife,” stressed De León Machín.
The mayor added that the city will continue to enhance its status as the maritime capital of Lanzarote. “We want Arrecife to look more and more towards the sea. These sculptures will not only have artistic value, but also educational and environmental value, inviting reflection on the richness of our oceans and the need to protect them,” he highlighted.
For her part, the councilor for Beaches and Environment, Davinia Déniz, underlined the importance of linking the celebration of World Oceans Day with actions that promote environmental awareness. “This initiative allows us to bring citizens closer to the knowledge of marine biodiversity in an attractive and accessible way. The sculptures will serve as elements of awareness about ocean protection and the importance of conserving our marine ecosystems,” added Déniz.
The councilor also highlighted that the project will contribute to enriching the experience of those who walk along the city's coastline.
Created by sculptor Carlos García
“We are creating spaces that invite strolling, discovery, and learning. Puerto Naos is destined to become a benchmark for Arrecife's waterfront, and projects like this help consolidate that goal.”
The City Council thanked the collaboration and work carried out by the Lanzarote sculptor Carlos García, author of the works, whose artistic proposal allows the incorporation of a sculptural collection linked to the sea and oceanic biodiversity into Arrecife's urban landscape.
With this action, the City Council continues to advance in the recovery and revitalization of public spaces along the coast, reinforcing Arrecife's historical connection with the sea and committing to initiatives that combine culture, sustainability, and tourism promotion.
In this area, the creation of a large urban park is planned on a plot of more than 5,500 square meters owned by the Port Authority of Las Palmas.
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