San Bartolomé Heritage Routes

Home of Tradition and Culture in Lanzarote

Home of Tradition and Culture in Lanzarote

Suitable for Families and Couples

For all ages

Suitable for Groups

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Monumental Routes

Cultural and Heritage Interest

Discover San Bartolomé

Welcome to San Bartolomé, a treasure in the heart of the stunning island of Lanzarote.

Strategically located at the center of the island, this vibrant municipality blends cultural, heritage, and agricultural traditions. Surrounded by unique volcanic landscapes, San Bartolomé is much more than just a spot on the map; it is the epicenter of Lanzarote’s authenticity.

Immerse yourself in its rich cultural traditions by exploring its main monuments, which have stood as century-old witnesses to local devotion and artistic expression. Stroll through its cobblestone streets and discover Canarian architecture that seamlessly blends with modernity.

San Bartolomé is also home to a deeply rooted agricultural tradition. Experience the essence of Lanzarote in San Bartolomé, where every corner, every winery, and every mill tells the story of an island full of life and tradition.

Whether you are a visitor or a local, we invite you to explore and enjoy the San Bartolomé Heritage Routes, the heart of Lanzarote!

Cultural Heritage
Agricultural Tradition

Discover San Bartolomé

Welcome to San Bartolomé, a treasure in the heart of the stunning island of Lanzarote.

Strategically located at the center of the island, this vibrant municipality blends cultural, heritage, and agricultural traditions. Surrounded by unique volcanic landscapes, San Bartolomé is much more than just a spot on the map; it is the epicenter of Lanzarote’s authenticity.

Heritage

Immerse yourself in its rich cultural traditions by exploring its main monuments, which have stood as century-old witnesses to local devotion and artistic expression. Stroll through its cobblestone streets and discover Canarian architecture that seamlessly blends with modernity.

San Bartolomé is also home to a deeply rooted agricultural tradition. Experience the essence of Lanzarote in San Bartolomé, where every corner, every winery, and every mill tells the story of an island full of life and tradition.

Agricultural Tradition

Whether you are a visitor or a local resident, we invite you to explore and enjoy the San Bartolomé Heritage Routes, the heart of Lanzarote!

Explore Our Unique Scenic Routes

Discover San Bartolomé through its heritage routes, designed to highlight the treasures linked to its land, its rich cultural heritage, and its unparalleled agricultural tradition.

Route #1

“A Heritage to Discover”

This route invites you to explore a unique path through San Bartolomé’s main monuments, revealing the best-kept secrets and architectural gems that have endured over time.

  • Starting point: Plaza León y Castillo, San Bartolomé (how to get there)

  • Number of Landmarks / Stops / Monuments: 7

  • Estimated Duration: 3 to 6 hours (approx. half day)

  • Possible to walk from the starting point? Yes

  • Recommended for: Groups, Families, Couples

  • Nearby points of gastronomic, cultural, commercial, and tourist interest: Yes

  • Detailed information about the Route and its Landmarks: Learn more +

Plaza León y Castillo

A monumental treasure flanked by the majestic Town Hall and the historic Municipal Theater … (learn more +)

Church of San Bartolomé
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A reference monument of traditional 18th-century Canarian religious architecture … (learn more +)

50 m. / 1 min. from Landmark #1 (how to get there)

Casa del Mayor Guerra

With its imposing presence and elegant 18th-century architecture, this Cultural Interest Monument stands out as a treasure that uniquely narrates the history of Canarian nobility … (learn more +)

750 m. / 11 min. from Landmark #2 (how to get there)

Traditional Architecture Walk

Visit some of the finest examples of traditional Canarian mixed-use residential-agricultural architecture, such as the House of Don Sebastián Martín Perdomo, the House and Mill of Don Juan Armas Perdomo, and the Mill of Don José María Gil … (learn more +)

700 m. / 9 min. from Landmark #3 (how to get there)

Casa Ajei

A colonial mansion with a rectangular layout and a large central courtyard, built in 1720. It is one of the oldest and most architecturally significant buildings in all of the Canary Islands … (learn more +)

400 m. / 6 min. from Landmark #5 (how to get there)

Casa Cerdeña

Built in the 17th century, it served as the Town Hall of San Bartolomé until 1870. After the renovation carried out by Don Pedro Cerdeña Armas, it became an elegant 19th-century mansion … (learn more +)

300 m. / 5 min. from Landmark #5 (how to get there)

Tanit Ethnographic Museum

A unique display of Lanzarote’s ethnographic heritage, folklore, and traditions, located in the former facilities of one of the island’s oldest wineries, over 300 years old … (saber +)

160 m. / 2 min. from Landmark #6 (how to get there)

Route #2

“The Culture of Agricultural Tradition”

Embark on a fascinating journey through San Bartolomé’s agricultural heritage. From the authenticity of the Casa Museo del Campesino to historic wineries and mills, immerse yourself in the essence of Canarian agriculture. This unique experience reveals the deep connection of the people of Lanzarote with their land.

  • Starting point: Casa Museo del Campesino (how to get there)

  • Number of Landmarks / Stops / Monuments: 6

  • Estimated Duration: 4 to 8 hours (approx. half day)

  • Possible to walk from the starting point? A vehicle is required to move between Landmark #1 (Casa Museo del Campesino), Landmark #2 (Path of Wineries and Cheese Factories), and Landmark #3 (Casa Cerdeña).

  • Recommended for: Groups, Families, Couples

  • Nearby points of gastronomic, cultural, commercial, and tourist interest: Yes

  • Detailed information about the Route and its Landmarks: Learn more +

Casa Museo del Campesino

The Casa Museo del Campesino (House-Museum of the Farmer) is an architectural complex created by the Lanzarote artist César Manrique, combining architecture, agriculture, craftsmanship, and traditional cuisine, providing context about the historical work of the Canarian farmer … (learn more +)

Path of Wineries and Cheese Factories
Image courtesy of Bodegas El Grifo

Immerse yourself in the agricultural tradition of San Bartolomé by exploring the emblematic Bodegas La Florida (winery), Bodegas Los Bermejos (winery), Bodegas El Grifo (winery), Quesería Montaña Blanca (traditional cheese producer) and Quesería Flor de Luz (traditional cheese producer) – unmatched treasures that fuse tradition and the future of viticulture and cheese-making in Lanzarote … (learn more +)

1.8 km. / 3 min. from Landmark #1 (how to get there)
Casa Cerdeña

In addition to its monumental value as the former seat of the municipal council and later a bourgeois mansion, it is notable for its traditional agricultural warehouses used as a wine press, winery, and store … (learn more +)

2.7 km. / 7 min. from Landmark #2 (how to get there)

Casa Ajei

An 18th-century colonial mansion that still retains part of the old wine press, the ancient millstone for grinding grain, and the cistern where water was stored … (learn more +)

300 m. / 5 min. from Landmark #3 (how to get there)

Mill of Don José María Gil
Image courtesy of lamolinadelanzarote.com

The San Bartolomé Mill, also known as the Mill of Don José María Gil, dates back to 1870 and is one of the finest examples of traditional artisanal gofio mills in the Canary Islands … (learn more +)

400 m. / 5 min. from Landmark #4 (how to get there)

House and Mill of Don Juan Armas Perdomo

A mill from 1910, purchased from Tenerife, which became one of the main labor engines of Lanzarote’s agricultural industry in the early 20th century … (learn more +)

130 m. / 2 min. from Landmark #5 (how to get there)