Ecomuseo de Guinea & Lagartario
Ecomuseo de Guinea
A museum of an ancient village and lava caves in El Golfo valley, next to a breeding centre for the endangered giant lizard of El Hierro.
The Ecomuseo de Guinea preserves a village in El Golfo valley that was lived in from the Indigenous period through the 20th century. Its stone houses, lava tubes and caves once inhabited by Indigenous people have been restored, offering insight into the island's farming life. Next door, the giant lizard breeding center houses the El Hierro giant lizard (Gallotia simonyi), which was once thought to be extinct and was rediscovered in 1975. Visitors can observe it up close. Visits are mostly guided tours at set times, and admission is low-cost. The museum may be closed on Mondays and is located near La Frontera.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun, approx. 10:00–17:00 (per guided tour times)
Nearby sights
- Mirador de Jinama
- Mirador de la Peña
- El Golfo Valley
- Charco Azul
- Roques de Salmor
- Árbol Garoé
- Las Playas & Mirador de Isora
- Roque de la Bonanza