Casa de los Coroneles — Attraction in La Oliva

It’s a beautiful place on Fuerteventura island. Definitely worth to visit. A former military headquarter and official civil office. Built approx. A.D 1740. The building had a defensive character. There are 4 small, not tall military towers at the corners of the building. A private house of Fuerteventura governors as well as. The Colonels’ House has two levels, 117 windows and 40 rooms inside. There were outbuildings near Casa de los Coroneles (in close proximity). Their remains are visible near side. The building has interesting interiors and furniture. There is a gift shop and coffee shop. No hassle with the car park, but I would like to advise an afternoon visit. Organized bus trips arrive in the morning. Afternoon it is a proper time for a quiet and calm enjoyable visit. I did my visit in February 2016....

If you can't decide whether to go for it or rather not. Don't waste your time thinking for tooo long: This place deserves your attention. Entrance is 3 €, and it is worth ever cent. What you get is insight of the history of the island, a touch of authenticity, and the opportunity to make some pics for grandma/instagram/or what ever. I can tell more, but don't want to...

Not everyone's cup of tea, but if it's not beach weather, or you want something different then go, short drive through the dunes from cortija which is more than enough insentive, head in land and up. There's an art gallery too. Take some seeds or nuts for the local residents.... I leave that for you to discover. We found almonds were...