El Capitán House Museum

Another treasure of San Miguel is the El Capitán House Museum, a building dating back to 1814 that was restored after a devastating fire in 1978. This house is an example of traditional rural architecture in Tenerife, offering a glimpse into the past life and customs of the inhabitants of San Miguel. The house is named after a descendant of the family that built it in 1814, Don Miguel Alfonso Martínez, who became the highest-ranking military officer in San Miguel de Abona. This property is a fine example of a traditional rural estate, with one- and two-story rooms arranged around an enclosed interior courtyard and a prominent use of wood in its corridors and roofs. It also has a semi-basement with a wine cellar, wine press, and granaries. In 1978, the house suffered a devastating fire, leaving it severely damaged. In 2005 it was restored by the City Council, becoming the current Museum of the History of San Miguel de Abona.