San Bartolome

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San Bartolomé is one of the smallest villages on Lanzarote, a unique spot where the island is divided by two very different characteristics.

It is located in the geographical centre of Lanzarote and features some striking sculptures including a dancing couple – The Malagueña – a tribute to the Folklore of San Bartolomé.

A bronze sculpture of a sitting camel with saddle equipment, beside a man statue in a hat working in a sandy area with boxes nearby.
Close-up of a bronze camel sculpture with a historical building in the background, featuring a clock tower and traditional architecture.
A bronze statue of a woman in a long dress and hat, standing with her hands clasped, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
Bronze sculpture depicting a couple engaged in a traditional dance, showcasing detailed expressions and costumes.

To the north, cultivated fields extend over fertile land, while to the south the island reveals its volcanic origins and the unique landscapes of the vineyards of La Geria.

A person standing next to a decorative wooden sign with a quote about books, smiling and posing. The sign is from the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé.
A man standing next to a wooden structure with a sign that features a quote about books, located in San Bartolomé. The structure indicates a library for sharing books.

Formerly known as Ajei (small village), San Bartolomé is one of the smallest municipalities on Lanzarote.

The first inhabitants settled there to get away from the pirate attacks that took place in the coastal areas.

A person wearing sunglasses and a white shirt poses for a selfie on a picturesque street with whitewashed buildings and green shutters, leading up a staircase surrounded by plants.
A picturesque view of a stairway made of cobblestone, leading up to a whitewashed building with green shutters, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of white daisies with yellow centers in green foliage, in front of a white building with green doors and windows.
Vibrant pink and white flowers in front of a white wall with a green door and window shutters.
A person standing on stone steps leading up to a white building with green shutters, surrounded by palm trees and shrubs under a cloudy sky.
Front view of a white and black stone church with a bell tower, set against a cloudy blue sky.
A close-up view of colorful flowers, including yellow, purple, and white pansies, with a blurred background of greenery and foliage.
A decorative stone fountain in a courtyard surrounded by palm trees, with various flags displayed in the background.
A man standing in a plaza surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a decorative fountain in the foreground and a white building in the background featuring balconies and flags.

The quiet little town has some notable sights including the Church of San Bartolomé, built at the end of the 18th century.

A wooden double door with intricate carvings, set within a stone archway, casting shadows on the surrounding wall and steps.
A middle-aged man sitting outdoors, wearing sunglasses and a green Puma t-shirt, holding a coffee drink while looking at his phone. In the background, there are plants and a traffic sign indicating no pedestrian access.
A green wooden door with the number 26 displayed above it, surrounded by bright pink geranium flowers and a wall painted white.
A vintage wooden door with a turquoise frame and multiple glass panes, set against a white wall.
Colorful mural depicting the interior of an old pharmacy named 'Farmacia Pto. Carmen D. Enrique Gómez,' featuring a female pharmacist in traditional attire and shelves filled with jars.
A man standing under an archway surrounded by palm trees, with a building in the background.
A mural depicting people engaged in grape harvesting, with a large press and barrel, set against a white wall under a cloudy sky.
A road winding through a scenic landscape with a large, dry hillside in the background, dotted with white buildings and agricultural fields.
A bronze statue of a man shoveling sand, with a wooden crate filled with rocks, set against a white building and blue sky.

We also enjoyed the sculptures dotted around the town including traditional island scenes and these theatrically themed faces.

A person sitting between two large stone masks, one with a sad expression and the other with a happy expression, against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and buildings.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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