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Which are the most beautiful churches to visit in Lanzarote?
Lanzarote has dozens of churches all over the island and many of them have several centuries of history. They stand out for their simplicity and this is what makes them so beautiful.
Although it is difficult to select the most beautiful ones, here are a few that should not be missed on your tour of Lanzarote’s churches:
- Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Teguise.
- San Ginés, Arrecife.
- Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, Haría.
- Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Yaiza.
- Ermita de las Nieves, Famara.
- Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, Mancha Blanca.
- Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, Tías.
- San Antonio Chapel, Tías.
- Ermita de Santa María Magdalena, between Conil and Masdache.
- Ermita de Santa María Magdalena, Masdache.
- Ermita de San Marcial de Limoges, Femés.
- Ermita de San Juan Bautista, Haría.
- Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Arrieta.
- Nuestra Señora del Pino, Punta Mujeres.
- Cristo de las Aguas, Guatiza.
And the oldest?
Among Lanzarote’s churches, one of the oldest and most important on the island is Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, in Teguise, which was reformed and enlarged in the 17th century, but was built on top of two earlier churches (the first construction is thought to date back to the 15th century).
The current building is a reconstruction and its white dome is one of the symbols of the municipality of Teguise, the former capital of Lanzarote.
Another of Lanzarote’s oldest churches is San Ginés, the oldest parish church in Arrecife, which was built in 1574.
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What characterises the architecture of the churches?
The churches of Lanzarote share certain stylistic elements. For the most part, they are single-aisle churches, with white painted exterior walls.
Many structures have buttresses on the side walls, where we can also find stone benches. They usually also have a wooden entrance arch and an adjoining sacristy, but only a few of the churches in Lanzarote have a bell tower.
The interior fittings are quite simple and many have visible wooden ceilings, inspired by Mudejar architecture.
The hermitages are usually enclosed by a wall to protect them from the wind.
Route around the different churches on the island
An interesting proposal is to take a tour of Lanzarote’s churches, but you would need a lot of time to see them all. For this reason, you can follow our recommendations and make a selection of the most beautiful and interesting ones, either for their history or for their unique characteristics.
Draw your route to visit the most emblematic of the island. You can also narrow it down by areas. For example: in Teguise you have several beautiful churches and hermitages where important celebrations are held.
Is it worth visiting them?
Visiting the churches of Lanzarote is a highly recommended activity for your holidays on the island. Beyond religious matters, these buildings are an example of Lanzarote’s unique architecture, which allows you to get to know the island’s history and culture.
What’s more, many of them are located in stunning locations, allowing you to enjoy beautiful villages and incredible landscapes at your feet. Don’t miss out on Lanzarote’s most outstanding churches!
