Parque Cultural de El Julan (Centro de Interpretacion)
Interpretation centre and cultural park in south-western El Hierro, focused on the Bimbache rock engravings. It offers guided walking and vehicle excursions across the site.
The Interpretation Centre of the El Julan Cultural Park is dedicated to the archaeology and cultural heritage of El Hierro. It stands in the southwest of the island, in the municipality of El Pinar, beside the Mar de las Calmas. The hillside on which the site lies was shaped by the volcanic activity that formed this natural landscape.
El Julan preserves evidence of the Bimbaches, the aboriginal people of El Hierro, including human remains and petroglyphs of incalculable historical value that testify to the cultural achievements of these ancient people. The centre has facilities for archaeological interpretation and research, and organises guided visits led by specialists: walking routes along some of the island's finest hiking trails, and vehicle tours for small groups of up to eight people.
The surroundings blend archaeological heritage with an open volcanic landscape facing the sea. The centre offers parking and accessible facilities for visitors.
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