Ecomuseo de Guinea y Lagartario
Ecomuseum and giant-lizard breeding centre in El Golfo, El Hierro.
The Ecomuseo de Guinea, a restored former village in the El Golfo valley that recreates the island's traditional life through its houses and a volcanic cave, declared a Site of Cultural Interest. The complex includes the Lagartario, a recovery centre for the endangered endemic El Hierro giant lizard. Visits are guided and usually require prior booking through the El Hierro island council.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first!
Related places
Mariposario del Drago (Butterfly Park)
Mariposario del Drago (Butterfly Park)
Casa del Plátano (Banana House)
Casa del Plátano (Banana House)
Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín
Calatrava architectural icon by the sea in Santa Cruz.
Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín
Calatrava architectural icon by the sea in Santa Cruz.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Seafront Marian sanctuary, patron saint of the Canaries.
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Seafront Marian sanctuary, patron saint of the Canaries.
Fundación César Manrique
César Manrique museum and foundation in his former Tahíche home.
Fundación César Manrique
César Manrique museum and foundation in his former Tahíche home.
Casa de Colón
History museum in the Vegueta old town, Las Palmas.
Casa de Colón
History museum in the Vegueta old town, Las Palmas.
Related guides
Which Canary Island should you choose for your holiday?
It isn't one destination, it's eight islands and each one plays a different game. We compare Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro by traveller profile, so you pick the exact island for your trip.
Renting a car with no deposit and taking it on the ferry between islands: the honest Canary Islands guide
Which companies rent without a deposit, what happens to your insurance if you cross by ferry to another island, and how to save with the car swap at the port. Verified facts, updated July 2026.