The EcoMuseum The Alcogida is
located in the central-north of Fuerteventura, near the village
of Tefía.
The Ecomuseum Alcogida consists of
seven houses restored keeping the traditional architecture of
the island, in which we find craft workshops and
exhibitions live on what life was like in Fuerteventura peasant in
ancient times.
This museum recreates the
lifestyle in the countryside in Fuerteventura in the nineteenth
century, so we found from simulations of how housing was
a humble people, wealthy people, to the offices and
activities of that time (Goldsmith, baker, looms , carved stone,
grinding grain, straw, etc..), and there is a good
representation of the island's livestock (goats, donkey majorero,
camels, etc..).
The
Museum is divided into several
houses in which we find all the elements mentioned above. It
is an interactive museum where visitors can see the
craftsmen working in situ, and ask any questions you may have.
There is also a small bar and gift
shop. Highly recommended a visit to
meet the harsh conditions and lifestyles in the countryside in Fuerteventura in
the nineteenth century.
The Ecomuseum La Alcogida is open Tuesday through Saturday, at a
time of 10.00 to 18.00.