Churches in Lajares
Lajares, Fuerteventura
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Churches in Lajares is a self-guided walking tour of the two historic Catholic churches in Lajares, a village in the northern municipality of La Oliva, Fuerteventura. The route covers the Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Luz (18th century) and the newer Parroquia de San Roque, both within a 10-minute walk of each other. Visitors see whitewashed facades, simple wooden altars, and local religious art without an admission fee.
What to expect
- Tour duration is 30 to 45 minutes on foot, covering two churches within 500 metres of each other
- Entry to both churches is free, with opening hours typically from 9:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 on weekdays
- At Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Luz, view the 18th-century wooden statue of the Virgin and the original stone bell gable
- At Parroquia de San Roque, see the modern tiled mural of Saint Roch and the carved wooden pulpit from the 1960s
- The route passes the village plaza with a public water fountain and a small cactus garden, suitable for a short rest
- Suits visitors interested in rural Canarian religious architecture, with flat paved paths accessible for wheelchairs and prams
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