Acojeja has several traces of its wine-growing history: the Lagar de Acojeja, traditional Canarian houses and a walking route that focuses on wine production in the municipality. There are also climbing guides for Guaria and paths in the area around Montaña de Tejina. These varied options can help you decide whether to focus on culture, hiking or climbing during your stay.
Wine Press and Traditional Houses
The Lagar de Acojeja is a structure dating from the mid-19th century. It was built as shared infrastructure in response to the economic conditions of the time and was used by farmers in the medianías of Isora to make wine. Its construction, shared use and wine production are therefore closely linked: the wine press points not only to an individual building, but also to the economic conditions under which this shared facility was established.
Acojeja also has well-preserved traditional Canarian houses. Together with the wine press, they represent different aspects of the area’s built heritage. Those interested in local history can thus explore shared infrastructure and traditional residential architecture as distinct themes, both rooted in Acojeja.
Wine Trail and Hiking Options
The “Sendas del Vino: Las Fuentes–Acojeja” route explores the history of wine production in the municipality. The 2021 route description gives its length as five kilometres and rates it as moderately difficult. The route passes through El Choro and reaches Acojeja, where the wine press is located. This connects the history of wine production with a specific route. Check whether the route is currently available before planning your hike.
Another, linear hike runs from Guía de Isora to Acojeja and, according to the 2023 description, ends at a bus stop on the main road. The two routes differ in the details most relevant to planning: the wine trail specifies its length and difficulty, while the linear hike’s endpoint is described. Check in advance that bus services and the stop currently suit your plans.
Climbing in Guaria
In Guaria, a distinctive climbing ethic brings together sport climbing, traditional climbing and routes requiring self-protection. The information therefore describes different forms of climbing, not a single, uniform route profile. Some sport-climbing routes are more than 35 metres high in places; this height information refers to sport-climbing routes. To reach the climbing sector, take the steep ascent from El Choro. From the area of the last houses, it is a 15-minute walk to the base of the crag. Trail and parking conditions can change, so check them before setting out.
Paths and Historic Traces in the Surrounding Area
An asphalt road leads from the area around Acojeja to the walking trails of Montaña de Tejina, then becomes an unpaved track. Check the road surface and conditions locally. Special plant species such as Balillo, Jócamo and Cerrajón grow around Montaña de Tejina; check their condition and access locally.
Another historic trace is the wood-fired oven at El Choro in Acojeja. It stood beside the road leading uphill from Acojeja and was used to bake bread and other foods. Check its current condition locally. Together with the wine press and wine trail, the oven brings the area’s traditional activities into sharper focus: winemaking, bread baking and shared facilities each represent distinct aspects of local history.
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