The island’s premier cultural site, this outdoor museum is two centres in one. The Casas de Guinea encompasses a fascinating route through a volcanic cave and 20 ancient houses (four of which are visitable). The houses represent islander lifestyles through the centuries. Next door, the Lagartario is a sanctuary and breeding centre for the giant lizard of El Hierro, where you can see around a dozen lizards lolling about in the sun in vivariums; including the senior member aged 29.
The Ecomuseo is well signposted off Highway 55 around 3km south of Las Puntas. Note that you can only visit with a guide at the times listed above. The tours are in Spanish only, except at 10.30am on Wednesdays when an English- and German-language tour is run.
