Location: La Oliva
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5 Museums in La Oliva That You Shouldn't Miss
La Oliva (pronounced [la oliˈβa]) is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. The population is 25,083 (2013), and the area is 356.13 km². The municipality includes the Lobos Island to the northeast. The largest town of the municipality, Corralejo, is a port town and beach resort at the northernmost point of the island. La Oliva is the historic seat of the island Colonel, who resided in the stately Casa de los Coroneles.
Restaurants in La Oliva
1. Cuchilleria El Cotillo
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Traditional and artisanal cutlery With many Spanish and French Canarian knives. A wide selection of local artisan knives made with lava rock, shell, agave wood, ocean wood. But also local crafts such as jewelry, bag and fashion accessories completely handmade.
2. Centro de Arte Canario - Casa Mane
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4.0 based on 133 reviews
A visit to Centro de Arte Canario, “Casa Mane” provides one of the most enriching cultural activities on the island of Fuerteventura. You can enjoy not only a walk in a relaxed environment with outdoor sculpture and can also take in different rooms that are set out with a wide range of plastic work from the Canary Islands. This is undoubtedly a superb opportunity, offering moments of calm delight. Visiting Hours: Monday to Fryday: 10:00 to 5 pm. Saturdays: from 10 until 2pm. Sundays and bank holidays: closed
Reviewed By worldtravellertoo
As a couple we like to explore local art galleries when we travel to get a feel for the local culture and artistic scene. We were fortunate to have followed our instincts to return to these gardens and galleries, after attempting to visit on a Sunday (closed). We loved the setting of the cacti gardens surrounded by desert hills and spent considerable time just soaking it all in. We found staff to be knowledgeable, proud and responsive. Even the history of the Casa Mane was interesting. Art wise, we first explored the 4 above ground galleries of with their rotating exhibits and were enthralled with subtle watercolours of Nuria del Pintos and the raised relief abstracts of Jose Melian. The unique, interesting underground galleries were filled with more permanent collections that showcased a wide variety of Canarian artists. Loved the motion in works by Mario Antigono. Wished we had wall space (and room in the suitcases) as we would have liked to be able to hang a couple of the works. In all, for only 5 Euros, we spent a delightful, informative 2 hours and would highly recommend a visit to this private arte center.
3. CotiArte Craftwork market
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
CotiArte is a craftwork market with sunset live music, located in the traditional and lovely fishermen’s village of El Cotillo, known for its best sunsets of the island and for its great gastronomical offerings. The cultural association and la Oliva city hall which organise it look forward to sustainability. - Autentical quality : All the exhibited pieces are uniques and crafted by its craftsmen and artists, not accepting resale or volume produced materials. - Friendly and intertational : Thanks to the variety of participants’origins and charming atmosphere with live music, the public square becomes a meeting point and a cosmopolitan and trans generational coexistence space between residents and visitors of all ages and nationalities. - Accesible and cosy : This relaxing public square is adapted for everybody’s enjoyment. Coming to El Cotillo is easy and it’s connected to Corralejo by a direct bus until 23h. - Free : Welcome to collaborate by purchasing local products and handicrafts
4. Museo de la Pesca Tradicional
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3.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By SunriseSki
Nice lighthouse, reminds you of the old times with no GPS, seems historic. After long drives on the island, great place to walk around, observe the waves breaking, the lava shore, the sea gulls, enjoyable.
5. Aloe Vera museum
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3.5 based on 82 reviews
Learn about the original Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller from Fuerteventura and its more then 200 ingredients. Get a free presentation and find out the difference between fresh and powder products.
Reviewed By Warhol40 - Brotton, United Kingdom
Arrived here mid morning and on approach there were other tourists/visitors to the place. The museum has lots of information to hand and the staff are all very knowledgeable. Great demonstration and dissection of a Aloe Vera leaf showing you just where the goodness lies. Gift shop and also a little try of the cream, which made my elbows lovely and soft!
