What to see and do in San Bartolomé!

In the centre of the island, we find one of the smallest municipalities of Lanzarote: San Bartolomé. This area is home to one of the emblems of Lanzarote's culture created by the artist César Manrique: Monumento al Campesino (and its house-museum), a sculpture designed to honour the ancient workers of the land. Here you can enjoy fine wines grown at El Grifo in La Geria; an area shared with Yaiza for its good location and climate perfect to produce the best flavour in the island. San Bartolomé is a pure contrast between the volcanic nature of the south, arid and dry; and its northern area full of crops and with great agricultural richness. Don't forget that Playa Honda is very close by, so take a dip in its waters!   

 

      

 

Tanit Ethnographic Museum traces the history and culture, not only of San Bartolomé, but also of Lanzarote. Here you'll find a collection of old tools used for the production of Lanzarote's renowned wines, including those grown in La Geria area.

 

      

 

Monumento al Campesino (Monument to the Peasant), with its sculpture Fecundidad (Fertility), is a must-see in this municipality. Designed by César Manrique and made by Jesús Soto, this figure represents the agricultural collective of Lanzarote's culture and pays tribute to their work in the fields. It stands on La Peña de Tajaste (a volcanic rock mound) and, at 15 metres high, welcomes you to the Casa-Museo (house-museum) to Peasants: a point of interest where the elements related to the countryside are represented, such as cisterns and wine presses. Without a doubt, a visit that will immerse you in the history of Lanzarote!

 

      

 

Did you know that Jesús Soto worked with Manrique in the creation and design of several Tourist Centres on the island such as: Jameos del Agua, the Route of the Volcanoes in Timanfaya, Cactus Garden and Mirador del Río (viewpoint)? 

San Bartolomé's church, founded in 1796 in the centre of the municipality, next to the town hall, was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2003. This Romanesque-style enclave, which houses the patron saint of the same name, is a place of reference for batateros (as the residents of San Bartolomé are called). If you want to enjoy its popular festivities, we recommend that you visit at the beginning of August, let yourself be carried away by the Canarian culture!

 

                                                                  

 

On the other hand, we cannot forget to mention Playa Honda: with its almost 2 kilometres of extension, it is one of the busiest beaches on the island. Although it is not located in the centre of the municipality, this beach is frequently visited by families who want to enjoy themselves surrounded by the sea and golden sand, as well as offering a variety of restaurants where they can taste local products. On the other hand, if you wish and the wind is blowing, you can take your windsurf board and ride the waves of this coast. 

Finally, if you want to do your shopping, don't hesitate to visit Deiland Shopping Centre: here you will find a wide range of restaurants, fashion and accessories so that you don't leave the island without your souvenirs.

 

      

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