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César Manrique Maritime Park: Entry Ticket

Highlights

Enjoy a vast pool complex located by the sea.

Relax in a volcanic rock environment crafted by renowned architect César Manrique.

Spend the day lounging in hammocks beside clear, sparkling pools.

Access various recreational areas and sports facilities suitable for families.

Experience a peaceful oasis combining natural beauty and leisure in Tenerife.

Good to Know Before Visiting César Manrique Maritime Park

The park runs a summer schedule and a separate winter schedule, so it's worth checking which one applies before you plan your visit.
Pool access closes 15 minutes before the park's overall closing time each day, so don't count on swimming right up until closing.
Tickets can be bought online in advance or directly at the on-site box office, subject to availability on the day.
Outside food is allowed inside the park, but glass containers and rigid coolers are not permitted; soft fabric coolers are fine.
Sunbeds and umbrellas are rented separately from your entry ticket.
The park sits right next to the Palmetum botanical garden and looks out on the Auditorio de Tenerife, so it pairs naturally with other waterfront sights in Santa Cruz.
During summer, a children's activity programme called Club de Manri runs for ages 3 to 13, with scheduled slots for things like the water castle, minigolf, and ludoteca workshops that may change day to day.

Essential Visitor Info

Parque Marítimo César Manrique runs on two seasonal schedules.

The summer schedule for 2026 began on June 13 and runs with the park open from 10:00 to 19:00, though the pools themselves close earlier, at 18:45, giving you a 15-minute window to dry off and head out after your last swim.

The winter schedule then takes over from September 9, 2026 through June 19, 2027, with the park open from 10:00 to 18:00 and the pools closing at 17:45.

About César Manrique Maritime Park

The land beneath today's park had a rougher history than its current design suggests. For decades, this stretch of Santa Cruz de Tenerife's southern coast was treated as a marginal, unwanted part of the city, home to little more than small-scale coastal fishing and the old Lazareto isolation hospital. Over time it also absorbed a string of municipal facilities nobody wanted closer to the center: a slaughterhouse, a cleaning-equipment yard, kennels, and island-wide dumps for sewage and waste that eventually grew into a serious problem simply because of their scale. Solving that problem became the starting point for something much more ambitious: a coordinated clean-up that turned the area into both a recreational waterfront and the Palmetum, a botanical garden built around palm trees that ranks among the more significant collections of its kind in the world.

The masterplan that made this possible was drawn up in December 1991 by civil engineers Juan Alfredo Amigó Bethencourt and José Luis Olcina Alemany, covering the Parque Marítimo itself, the Palmetum, a protective breakwater, and a new access road along the seafront. Parque Marítimo César Manrique opened in 1995 as the final work of the Lanzarote-born artist before his death, and it has since become one of the city's defining landmarks. Manrique's design brought together volcanic rock, palm trees, and saltwater cascades with his signature wind sculptures, and the result, three pools, a wide solarium, and views out over the Atlantic, still functions today much as it was designed to: a public leisure space woven directly into the fabric of the city.

Why Visit Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

César Manrique's final work

Parque Marítimo César Manrique was the last project the celebrated Lanzarote-born artist completed before his death, opening in 1995. His signature style runs through the whole site, from black volcanic rock to his trademark wind toys, making a visit as much about seeing his design language as it is about the pools.

Three saltwater pools built into the coastline

The complex holds three separate pools filled with crystal-clear seawater, including a main pool with artificial islands and a waterfall pool fed by cascades falling from more than 25 meters up. It's a different feel from a standard swimming pool, closer to a designed lagoon.

Right on the Santa Cruz waterfront

The park sits on the city's southern coast with views over the Auditorio de Tenerife and the Palmetum botanical garden next door, and it's easy to reach by car or public transport with parking on-site. That makes it simple to fold into a wider day of sightseeing in the capital.

Genuinely set up for families

Between the children's pool, the ludoteca playroom, and the seasonal Club de Manri programme of games, minigolf, and water and land "castles" for kids aged 3 to 13, there's structured entertainment for younger visitors, not just a paddling area.

Built for a full day out, not just a swim

Between the sunbed and umbrella rental, changing rooms and showers, gym, restaurant and buffet options, and a small shop for last-minute essentials, most of what you'd want for a day at the park is available on-site.

César Manrique Maritime Park - Additional Info

Dining at the park spans a range of options rather than a single restaurant. There are casual counters serving burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs, alongside options that go up to a full à la carte menu for those wanting a proper sit-down meal.

There's also a buffet service offering individual, family, and children's menus, which suits groups or families who want more variety without ordering separately. Between the casual and buffet options, most visitors should find something that fits whether they're stopping for a quick bite or settling in for longer.

Interesting Facts about César Manrique Maritime Park

Parque Marítimo César Manrique was the last project César Manrique completed before his death, opening in 1995.
The park covers roughly 22,000 square meters on the southern coastline of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
The site was built on land reclaimed from the sea and reinforced with a breakwater.
Before the park existed, the land had been used for a slaughterhouse, kennels, and municipal sewage and waste dumps.
Historic structures once stood in the same area, including the Casa de la Pólvora gunpowder factory, one of the island's earliest buildings, and the Castillo de San Juan Bautista, which guarded the old Caleta de los Negros.
The original masterplan for the park was drafted in December 1991 by civil engineers Juan Alfredo Amigó Bethencourt and José Luis Olcina Alemany.
That same masterplan bundled the Parque Marítimo together with the Palmetum, the palm-tree botanical garden built on the neighboring former Lazareto site.
Artificial islands rise inside more than one of the park's pools.

FAQs about César Manrique Maritime Park

What is Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

It's a seaside leisure complex on the southern coast of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, built around three saltwater pools, a large solarium, and landscaping in the style of artist César Manrique.

Who designed Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

It was designed by César Manrique, the Lanzarote-born artist known for integrating volcanic rock, water features, and sculptural elements into public spaces across the Canary Islands.

When did Parque Marítimo César Manrique open?

The park opened in 1995, and it was the last project César Manrique completed before his death.

What was on this site before the park was built?

The land had previously hosted a slaughterhouse, kennels, and municipal sewage and waste dumps, alongside the historic Casa de la Pólvora and Castillo de San Juan Bautista.

How big is Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

The complex covers roughly 22,000 square meters, including three saltwater pools and a solarium of over 17,000 square meters.

What can visitors do at Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

Visitors can swim in three distinct saltwater pools, relax on the solarium, rent sunbeds and umbrellas, eat at the on-site dining options, and, for families, join the seasonal children's activity programme.

Why is Parque Marítimo César Manrique significant to César Manrique's work?

It represents the artist's final completed project, bringing together his signature use of volcanic rock, water, and sculptural wind toys in one waterfront setting.

Where is Parque Marítimo César Manrique located?

It's located at Avenida de la Constitución, 5, 38005 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, right on the city's southern waterfront.

What are the opening hours of Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

The park runs a summer schedule (10:00 to 19:00, pools closing at 18:45) and a winter schedule (10:00 to 18:00, pools closing at 17:45), with dates that shift each year.

Is Parque Marítimo César Manrique family-friendly?

Yes, it includes a dedicated children's pool, a ludoteca playroom, and a seasonal activity programme for ages 3 to 13.

Does Parque Marítimo César Manrique have a restaurant?

Yes, dining options range from casual counters serving burgers and sandwiches to a buffet with individual, family, and children's menus.

Is there a souvenir shop at Parque Marítimo César Manrique?

There's a small on-site shop for pool-day essentials like sunscreen, inflatables, ice cream, and the park's signature granizados, rather than a dedicated souvenir store.

Is Parque Marítimo César Manrique accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the park has ramps, a lift, adapted restrooms, reserved parking, and both a crane and amphibious chair for pool access.

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