The Arrecife City Council has commenced a new project focused on enhancing the exterior appearance of La Recova, a historic building located in the heart of the Lanzarote capital's old town. The work is being carried out on the property that formerly housed the La Marina school and, for many years, served as the city's municipal market.
This initiative is part of the municipal government's strategy for the recovery and revitalization of Arrecife's historic center, with a particular focus on the area surrounding the San Ginés church, a site of significant heritage value.
According to the council, the works, which began last week, are concentrated on the conditioning and restoration of the building's exterior facades, situated next to the Casa Consistorial (City Hall).
The mayor of Arrecife, Yonathan de León, who also directly oversees the Public Works department, stated that these actions aim to contribute to the conservation of municipal heritage and improve the image of public buildings in one of the city's most representative areas.
The intervention is part of a broader set of projects executed in recent months in the historic surroundings of San Ginés, including the renovation of Plaza de Las Palmas and improvements to the exteriors of the Municipal Library and the parish hall.
The recovery of these properties and public spaces is intended to enhance the urban appeal of this part of Arrecife, a hub of significant commercial, cultural, and tourist activity.
Beyond the exterior aesthetics, the municipal project includes a more extensive interior renovation to restore La Recova to its historical prominence as the city's main market. The City Council plans to tender the interior adaptation works during the summer with the goal of reopening it as a Market Hall, also incorporating a gastronomic area linked to Lanzarote's primary sector products.
This initiative seeks to create a space where producers, merchants, and consumers can connect in a renewed environment, allowing both residents and visitors to purchase local products and enjoy them on-site. The Department of Commerce and Tourism, led by Eli Merino, is currently finalizing the procedures for tendering this project, considered a key investment for the economic and commercial revitalization of the city center.
The reopening of La Recova will not be an isolated action. The City Council plans for this future market to operate in conjunction with the Municipal Fish Market, another historic building whose rehabilitation is scheduled to begin next September. The municipal intention is to generate a commercial and gastronomic offering linked to local tradition and proximity products, leveraging the proximity of both buildings and their location in one of Arrecife's most emblematic areas.
The area surrounding the San Ginés church is undergoing a progressive transformation thanks to various urban improvement and heritage recovery projects, complemented by the opening of new establishments related to dining, leisure, and commerce. The San Ginés Obispo church, a listed historical monument, serves as the main heritage landmark of this enclave and one of the most visited spots in the Lanzarote capital, reinforcing the broader strategy to boost the city center's economic and cultural activity.
