Casa de los Coroneles
An 18th-century residence of the military governors in La Oliva, a representative example of Canarian colonial architecture, now a cultural arts center.
The Casa de los Coroneles was built in the early 18th century as the residence of the hereditary colonel family that governed the island. Four towers surround its courtyard, and its wooden balconies and arcades are a model of traditional Canarian colonial architecture. It now serves as a cultural center with exhibitions on island history, contemporary art and temporary shows. Admission is low, and it is closed on Mondays. In the town of La Oliva you can also visit the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria and the Centro de Arte Canario, all within reach in one trip; it is about 20 minutes' drive from Corralejo.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Montaña de Tindaya
- Lajares
- Calderón Hondo
- Ecomuseo de La Alcogida
- El Cotillo & Lagos
- Corralejo Dunes Natural Park
- Puerto del Rosario
- Corralejo