Religious sites in Lanzarote

Lanzarote's Sacred Sites

Explore Lanzarote’s religious architecture, from the historic convents of Teguise to isolated chapels that survived volcanic eruptions. These sites showcase the island’s distinctive Mudéjar and Baroque influences, often constructed using local volcanic stone and traditional white-washed lime. Highlights include the 18th-century sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores and the 16th-century foundations of San Ginés, reflecting centuries of spiritual history and community resilience across the Canary Islands.

Lanzarote's Sacred Sites — Map

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Ermita de las Nieves

Perched on a cliff overlooking Famara, this chapel was rebuilt in 1966 on the site of a 15th-century hermitage. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Lanzarote's sailors.

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Saint Ginés Church

San Ginés is a church in Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. Originally the location of a hermitage built in 1574 that contained…

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

A 16th-century church in the heart of Teguise featuring the island's tallest bell tower. It has been rebuilt multiple times following pirate attacks and fires.

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Convento de San Francisco

Founded in 1588, this former Franciscan monastery features two naves and a classic Baroque altarpiece. It now houses a museum of sacred art.

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Ermita de los Dolores

An 18th-century sanctuary in Mancha Blanca dedicated to the Virgin of the Volcanoes, who is credited with stopping the lava flows during the eruptions of 1736.

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Convento de Santo Domingo

This 18th-century Dominican convent in Teguise features a double-nave structure and a traditional courtyard. It is currently used as a contemporary art gallery and concert venue.

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Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación

Located in Haría, this parish church was originally built in 1619. After being destroyed by a storm in 1954, it was rebuilt with a modern interior while retaining traditional elements.

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Iglesia de San Roque

An 18th-century church in Tinajo notable for the sundial on its facade and its well-preserved Mudéjar-style wooden ceilings.

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Ermita de San Rafael

A small 17th-century chapel located on the outskirts of Teguise, declared a Site of Cultural Interest for its traditional Canarian religious architecture.

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Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

An 18th-century church in Yaiza featuring a double-nave layout and an important collection of religious paintings and altarpieces.

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Ermita de Ntra Sra de la Caridad

A small, simple chapel located in the La Geria wine region, historically serving the local farming community.

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Iglesia de San Marcial de Rubicón

Located in Femés, this church is dedicated to the patron saint of the island. It stands near the site of the first cathedral in the Canary Islands.

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Iglesia de San Marcial de Rubicón

A traditional parish church serving the village of Femés, offering views over the Rubicón plain and the southern coast.

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Ermita de Tahiche

A modest local chapel in Tahiche featuring the classic white-washed walls and volcanic stone accents typical of Lanzarote's rural religious buildings.

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Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes

A 19th-century chapel in the village of Mala, characterized by its simple facade and traditional Canarian architectural style.

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Iglesia de Santa Bárbara

A parish church in the northern village of Máguez, serving as a focal point for the local agricultural community.

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Ermita de San Sebastian

A small 17th-century hermitage in Teguise, representing the town's historical importance as the former capital of the island.

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Ermita de San Leandro

A simple 17th-century chapel located in the historic municipality of Teguise, featuring traditional lime-washed masonry.

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