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Till the wave of tourism spread through the city of Lanzarote during the early 70s, it was more of an underdeveloped rural town which mainly depended on farming from sea and land. The local economy moved slowly and remained stuck with the basic aim of survival. Today the place has been transformed because of the initiative taken by the locals towards tourism and by making the effort to popularize the region for it while taking pride in the resources and attractions the city possesses. Lazarote can be reached easily by air as there are daily flights to Lanzarote from a number of cities throughout the world.

Monumento al Campesino is a site that celebrates the efforts made by the rural community for the sake of the land and for constantly reviving the richness of the soil for the purpose of agriculture. It is dedicated to the farmers of the region who represent the spirit of the city and the resilience which these farmers possess.

The Monument has been constructed by the architect and artist named Cesar Manrique who was born here on the island. He was the one who wanted to truly bring forth the farmers struggles and the significance of agriculture in the lives of locals. He has been instrumental in rescuing as well as preserving the rich architecture of the Canary Islands.

The main attraction of this place is the illustration of cultivation thats expressed in form of a prodigious white sculpture that shows a farmer along with his flock. The sculpture is 15 m in height. It is extremely symbolic as the sculpture has been built with the old water tanks retrieved from boats. It mainly signifies the constant lack of flow of water for irrigation and how farmers struggled for it.

There is also a small museum that houses a couple of artisans engaged in producing traditional handicrafts typical of the island. You will find artisans involved in activities such as weaving, making ceramics and embroidery.

It consists of extraordinary collection of implements and utensils used by the farmers. The museum has a prominent and stylish restaurant, again given shape by Cesar Manrique, where you can eat fresh fish and famous potatoes grown here. The restaurant is located in the basement of a beautifully decorated farmhouse.

There is no entry fee so you can simply reach the monument and make yourself comfortable. The museum remains open on all days from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evenings. The restaurant is open only till 4.30 in the evening.