Lanzarote is a very vibrant island, where you can never get bored, there are so many thing to do in Lanzarote and many attractions. These can be seen independently with car hire but expect long waiting times in peak season or on the many of the excursions in Lanzarote
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The Museo de Historia de Arrecife or the Museum of History of Arrecife is in the San Gabriel Castle on the coast of Arrecife, lanzarote.
The castle was built in 1574 to defend the harbour. There were two cannons at the front door, but unfortunately the castle was destroyed by an Algerian Pirate, Morato Arraez in 1586. It was later restored and reconstructed in 1592 by an Italian architect Leonardo Torriani.
The museum holds fascinating history of Arrecife with military architecture in the Canary Islands. Visiting the museum is one of things to do in Arrecife, with pleasant views of the Arrecife town from there. It can be accessed by foot via Puente de las Bolas drawbridge.
The castle is open Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 13.00 hrs and from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs and on Saturdays from 10.00 to 13.00 hrs.
*There is a nominal entrance fee*
