In San Bartolomé, architectural and everyday history sit alongside hiking trails with specific points of interest. This gives you two distinct focuses when planning a stay: you can explore the church and exhibitions, or make the hiking trails and their individual features the focus of your visit.

Architectural heritage and museums in San Bartolomé

The Church of San Bartolomé is located in the municipality of San Bartolomé on Lanzarote and is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category. The parish church was built between 1779 and 1783.

The Tanit Ethnographic Museum is located in the village of San Bartolomé de Ajey. It is housed in a grand 18th-century Casa and in one of Lanzarote’s first wineries; the museum’s historic Las Vegas winery is more than 300 years old. Through customs, idols, work tools, household objects and traditional clothing, the museum conveys Lanzarote’s historical way of life and folklore.

Casa Mayor Guerra is also protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural. The Casa del Mayor Guerra Local History Museum features five panels on the historical development of San Bartolomé. In contrast to Tanit, its focus is on local history, while Tanit presents the way of life and folklore of Lanzarote.

Hiking trails: from a starting point in town to a stage route

The El Jable hiking trail starts in San Bartolomé on Calle Rubicón, by Plaza León y Castillo. It passes through an area covered with windblown sands of marine origin, where sweet potatoes, wheat and barley are grown. Growing conditions may vary seasonally. Starting points and trail signs may change; check the latest information before setting out.

The Chimidas trail climbs from Casa Mayor Guerra and offers panoramic views of San Bartolomé from above. Trail conditions may change; check the latest local information.

The Camino Natural de Lanzarote (GR-131) is 71 kilometres long and divided into five stages. It is suitable for hiking; a very large part of the route can be cycled. It also passes through the grounds of Casa Mayor Guerra, which are protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural. Check local information for current trail conditions.

For shortlisting options, the planning approaches differ: El Jable focuses on a specific starting point in town, while the GR-131 is defined by its stated total length and division into stages.

Bus service to the town

Bus route 32 connects Playa Honda with Arrecife, passes through San Bartolomé and stops in the town. Route details may change; check the information with the operator before travelling. If you include bus journeys in your stay plans, you can take this specific connection into account in advance.

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