Castillo de Santa Bárbara
Castillo de Santa Bárbara y San Hermenegildo
A 16th-century castle on the rim of the Guanapay volcanic crater outside Teguise, housing a pirate museum, with walls overlooking much of the island.
Castillo de Santa Bárbara was built in the 16th century on the rim of the Guanapay crater to watch for and defend against the North African and European pirates who repeatedly raided Lanzarote. Today the castle houses a pirate museum covering the history of pirate raids and islanders’ refuge. The exhibits are few but suitable for children. The view from the crater rim outside the castle is excellent, overlooking the old town of Teguise, the direction of the Famara Cliffs and the volcanic cones in the island’s center. Admission is about 3 euros, and it is about a 5-minute drive up from Teguise.
Opening hours
~10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Teguise
- LagOmar
- César Manrique Foundation
- Playa de Famara
- Jardín de Cactus
- Monumento al Campesino
- Castillo de San José (MIAC)
- César Manrique House Museum (Haría)