Ecomuseo de La Alcogida
An open-air museum of restored traditional farmhouses in the village of Tefía, showing Majorero life through farming, weaving and bread-baking.
The Ecomuseo de La Alcogida is in the village of Tefía in the center of the island. It consists of seven restored traditional farmhouses built of stone and earth. Inside, farm tools, looms, kitchens and mills are displayed as they originally were, and in some houses craftspeople demonstrate weaving and pottery in person, as well as the making of "gofio," a flour ground from toasted grain. Admission is about €5. It is closed on Mondays, and a visit takes about an hour. A traditional windmill stands by the road nearby, a good photo stop on the way.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Montaña de Tindaya
- Mirador de Morro Velosa
- Casa de los Coroneles
- Betancuria
- Puerto del Rosario
- El Cotillo & Lagos
- Barranco de las Peñitas
- Lajares