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Teguise, Lanzarote
Teguise, named after a Guanche (the original inhabitants of Lanzarote) Princess, was the capital of Lanzarote up until 1852, when Arrecife became the Capital due to it's increased importance as a Port. Teguise is amongst the oldest towns in the Canary Islands, it being almost 600 years old.
At the heart of Teguise is a lovely town square, the San Miguel Plaza, which becomes the centre of a market, which is held every Sunday morning.
At this market you will find many locally produced crafts as well as "replica" watches.
Overlooking Teguise is the 'Castillo de Santa Barbara', a 16th century castle built to protect the island from invading Moorish pirates.
These attacks were frequent and bloody, one of the side streets in Teguise bears the name Sangre - blood in Spanish - on account of these attacks.
The castle now houses an emigration museum.
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