Güime: Agriculture, History and Trails

Güime combines a strong agricultural tradition with a history dating back to the 16th century. Historic buildings, the Recorrido San Bartolomé circular route and the annual festival in honour of Saint Anthony offer different ways to shape a trip. From Güime, the mountains in the centre of Lanzarote are also accessible by road, by car or bicycle. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Güime, you can plan your stay around the town’s history, festival dates or mountain trails.

Agriculture and local history

Güime has a strong agricultural tradition. Records of the town date back to the 16th century. Together, these offer different ways to explore Güime’s history: agriculture as a distinct historical thread, and the records as a chronological framework. To put the town in context, you can consider its agricultural tradition alongside its individual buildings and their specific dates.

Circular route and mountain trails

The Recorrido San Bartolomé circular route passes through Güime. The mountains in the centre of Lanzarote are accessible from Güime by road, by car or bicycle. There are clearly signposted trails there. This means your plans can include both a circular route directly connected to Güime and trails in the central mountains. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

The Molina de Güime

The Molina de Güime was moved from Muñique to Güime in 1945. It has a rectangular ground plan and a wooden tower with four sails. Half of each sail is made of canvas and half of wooden slats arranged in square sections. Its construction can therefore be considered on two levels: the ground plan describes the form of the structure, while the materials and square pattern provide more detail about the sails. The Molina de Güime is currently out of operation and highly fragile; do not assume that the public can enter.

Ermita and Centro Cultural y Recreativo Los Ajaches

The cornerstone of the Ermita de Güime was laid on 20 August 1911, and it was blessed on 1 May 1913. The Centro Cultural y Recreativo Los Ajaches was designed as a space for cultural and leisure activities, as well as a meeting place for residents of the surrounding area. The two places can therefore be considered from different perspectives: the Ermita is defined by two specific historical dates, while the Centro was intended to serve a community function.

The festival in honour of Saint Anthony

The festival in honour of Saint Anthony is celebrated in Güime during the first week of June. It is a recurring seasonal event to consider when planning a trip, although the exact programme varies from year to year. Check the dates and programme for the relevant year before travelling. A tasting of wine, cheese and gofio was planned as part of the 2026 festival programme. This tasting is part of that year’s programme and is not a permanent offering.

Lanzarote’s agricultural context

The island’s agricultural vocabulary also offers another way to explore the subject. In the context of Lanzarote’s agricultural tradition, the term “vega” refers to extensive, low-lying, flat and fertile cultivated land. Vega de Machín is connected with Lanzarote’s agricultural tradition. This gives you both a specific agricultural reference in San Bartolomé and the broader meaning of the term in Lanzarote’s tradition.

For the broader travel overview: San Bartolomé.