The village of Macher, spread out on both sides of the road to Yaiza, is home to old manor houses dating from the last century, which bear witness to the village’s rural architectural history. The local heritage also includes water-collection structures, past agricultural practices, and religious and festive traditions. Macher can therefore be explored from different perspectives: through its buildings, the use of the land, and the Fiestas de San Pedro.

Village History and Rural Heritage

Macher’s ethnographic heritage includes traditional rural architecture. Water-collection structures, including maretas and aljibes, are also part of it. Traditionally, onions were grown north of the road and tomatoes to the south. The road therefore also marked a spatial division in the area’s former cultivation. Today, little agricultural activity remains; onions and tomatoes are emblematic of the village’s agricultural tradition.

The Ermita u Oratorio del Apóstol San Pedro is part of the village’s religious history. It was built on an estate that included a house and a chapel. Another landmark of the rural heritage is the Molina de Mácher. It is considered representative of rural or ecotourism on Lanzarote and has significant cultural, historical, and ethnographic value. Check access to the Molina separately before visiting.

Mountains, Wine, and Activities

Macher lies between the mountains of Tinasoria and Guardilama. Montaña de Guardilama is the island’s third-highest mountain. This places the mountain in the context of the island’s geography, while Macher’s position between both mountains describes the village’s landscape. Macher is also known for paragliding and hang gliding. Whether you can plan either activity depends on providers, weather, and safety conditions.

On the coast of Macher is an area known as Barranco del Kikere, where naturism is practised. Check local access arrangements before visiting. This is a different consideration for trip planning from the activities in the mountains: it concerns a coastal area and how it is used, not a flight-based activity.

Bodegas Timanfaya is located in a cave formed by lava and ash from Timanfaya. The winery offers wine-tasting courses and ecotourism experiences. If you plan to take a course or enjoy an experience, check current availability before your trip. The cave location and the visitor experiences are two distinct aspects of the winery.

Fiestas and Practical Planning

The Fiestas de San Pedro are Macher’s patron-saint celebrations and take place in late June; the specific programme can vary from year to year. Traditional games include Envite and Bola, and local folk groups also perform. Wine and lemon mistela are enjoyed during the celebrations. On the day of the Asadero de Jareas, locally made mistela is served. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates and events for that year.

On 22 May 2022, a low-difficulty interpretive walk took place through the village. It covered Macher’s history, the agricultural landscape, and the Molina. The walk brought together the village’s history, its former land use, and a named site of rural heritage.

The road into Macher is in good condition and well signposted. As road conditions can change, check the local situation before driving. There is also a Guaguas bus stop in the village; check its location and current services using the transport information.

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