The LagOmar Museum, also known as Omar Sharif's House, is one of Lanzarote's most enchanting buildings: an architectural masterpiece inspired by nature.
Bringing together art and nature, LagOmar was born from a collaboration between César Manrique and Jesús Soto and has become one of the most emblematic constructions in Lanzarote. The building and its museum go hand in hand with the artists' other masterpieces like Jameos del Agua, Mirador del Río and the Jardín de Cactus.
Urban legend or true story?
Thanks to Lanzarote's unparalleled natural beauty, it's been chosen as a filming location for numerous productions throughout history. During the 1970s, actor Omar Sharif visited to film "The Mysterious Island" and fell in love with the island and LagOmar, the space that would become his home.
Just two days after Omar had bought this spectacular property, Sam Benady, the developer who sold it to him, challenged the avid gambler to bet his new house on a card game. Benady had an ace up his sleeve though - he was also a champion bridge player and legend says that Sharif lost his dream house in the game!