House of the Colonels:
La Oliva's most impressive tourist attraction is the House of the Colonels (Casa de los Coroneles) where the military governors of the island used to live and rule. The historical building has recently undergone renovation.
The main entrance is headed by a coat of arms made up of a goat, a tree and a crown and the wooden balconies that adorn the outside of this impressive building are decorated with carvings.
La Oliva church:
La Oliva's main church stands in the centre of the town. It is a pretty building dedicated to the Virgen de la Candelaria and dominates the town with its large square bell towevisible for miles.
Art museum Casa Mane:
Fuerteventura's most impressive art museum is situated between the church and the Casa de los Coroneles.
The Centro de Arte Canario Casa Mane exhibits work from well known Canarian artists and houses a permanent exhibition of the works of the famous artist Alberto Manrique.
The musem also has a large contemporary art gallery in the basement and is set in very attractive landscaped and sculptured gardens.
The gallery is open 10am-5pm, closed Sundays.
The Centro de Arte Canario Casa Mane exhibits work from well known Canarian artists and houses a permanent exhibition of the works of the famous artist Alberto Manrique.
The musem also has a large contemporary art gallery in the basement and is set in very attractive landscaped and sculptured gardens.
The gallery is open 10am-5pm, closed Sundays.
Museum La Cilla:
La Oliva also has the Museo Casa del Grano or La Cilla which records the history and importance of windmills, the grains used and its importance in the island's staple diet of gofio.
The museum is open Tuesday-Friday and Sundays 10am-5pm closed Saturdays and Mondays.
The museum is open Tuesday-Friday and Sundays 10am-5pm closed Saturdays and Mondays.
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