If you come from the airport in a stressed state, you will be immediately enchanted by the view of the valley of a thousand palm trees and the snow-white village of Haria. In the middle of this village hides the island-typical house "Arte de Obra" by Bettina Bork. As a master builder and student of the famous Canarian artist and visionary Cesar Manrique, she has created a place that, in a reserved manner, brings visitors closer to the secret of the island of Lanzarote.

A special highlight is the service with always up-to-date information on culture - tradition - social aspects - Geopark Lanzarote - Biosphere Reserve Lanzarote ... and much more that the founder of the center "Arte de Obra" offers. In a very charming way, she likes to share her island knowledge and invites you to thematic excursions about architecture, water and the manicured way of seeing. In addition, courses, excursions are organized and sometimes a Canarian meal from Santiago is cooked before our eyes. There is a nice atmosphere.

Bettina Bork has been living on the island for 30 years. When she bought the house, it was in ailing condition. Step by step and with great attention to detail and respect, she has transformed the house into the beautiful "Arte de Obra". Since 2004 she has been renting three apartments and the central building with three rooms to her guests and customers. The influences of the artist Manriques can always be felt in the design of the rooms, such as the showers and perforated plant openings.

From the central, light-flooded courtyard there are three simple, white-colored rooms that, together with a shared kitchen and either a private or shared bathroom, offer relaxing accommodation for active island explorers. In addition, there are three more spacious studio apartments with their own kitchens, which encourage guests to stay longer and be creative, such as painting or writing. The WiFi provided throughout the house also makes a work vacation possible. All guests have access to another bathroom, shared kitchen, courtyard and garden. Two of the apartments are located a bit further on the outskirts of the village and are designed like a typical, small holiday home with a separate entrance. A small, sheltered courtyard with an attached bathroom and a small terrace with sea views also invite you to relax with a glass of red wine. The location is quiet, away from the main street.

All accommodations are just a few minutes' walk from the town center and the nearest beach in Arrieta can be reached by car in just ten minutes. We particularly recommend the weekly farmers' market on the main square of the village and the small market hall, where guests can stock up on wonderfully fresh, yet inexpensive organic products.

However, Bettina Bork has not only continued Manrique's architectural stance, but, like her role model, is passionately fighting for the preservation of the island.