The Canarian Government has announced plans to transform Arrecife’s former Municipal Fish Market into a new gastronomic centre as part of efforts to revitalise the capital’s historic district and strengthen its appeal as a tourist destination.
The project was presented on Wednesday by the Canary Islands’ Minister of Tourism and Employment, Jéssica de León, alongside Arrecife Mayor Yonathan de León during a visit to the building.
The renovation, which will be fully funded by the regional government, has a budget of €466,601, excluding taxes. Construction is scheduled to begin in September and is expected to take five months.
Once completed, the restored building will include dining and tasting areas, a kitchen, accessible toilets and a rooftop terrace. The aim is to create a modern food market that serves both residents and visitors while preserving one of Arrecife’s historic landmarks.
Speaking at the presentation, Jéssica de León said the government had prioritised projects that help visitors experience the islands’ history, traditions and gastronomy.
She said restoring buildings that have fallen into disuse helps preserve Lanzarote’s identity while giving them a new purpose.
Mayor Yonathan de León said the project forms part of a wider strategy to regenerate Arrecife’s historic centre, where commercial and hospitality activity has increased in recent years. He highlighted the restoration of Plaza de Las Palmas and said new projects were encouraging investment, attracting visitors and supporting job creation.
Other projects
The former fish market is one of several tourism infrastructure projects being supported in Arrecife by the Canary Islands Government.
Work is also planned to restore the former Commercial Pier and César Manrique’s waterfall at Charco de San Ginés, with both schemes jointly funded by the regional government and the Cabildo.
The Commercial Pier project has a total regional contribution of €526,488, matched by the Cabildo, and is expected to take four months. The works will include repairs to stone walls, cobbled paving, seawalls, signage and the pier’s surface.
The restoration of the Charco de San Ginés waterfall will receive €613,777 from the regional government, with the Cabildo providing an equal amount. The project aims to restore the waterfall originally conceived by César Manrique as part of the redevelopment of the Charco, allowing water to once again cascade from the upper edge of Morro de la Elvira.
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