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It was built over a wooden fort built by the Captain Juan Rejón when the conquest of the Canary Islands started in 1478, in order to be used as a fortress against the Dutch and English pirates.
It is situated in the North of the island, next to the port. This fortress was originally built over a reef, being isolated in the hide tide. However, the subsequent development of the town put it in “dry land”, surrounded by buildings.
During many years, this castle was the only defence in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, until more fortresses were built along the XVI Century.
It is a square building with three levels. It has round turrets and loopholes, and you access in it through a lifting bridge. A half arch shows the Virgen de la La Luz´ s image. There is a cistern inside. The building is made of ashlar distributed on three levels.
Nowadays it is an Art centre and the naval museum of the town. Here's installed the Permanent Exhibition of Martín Chirino Fundation.
Built: XV Century (1494)
Author: Anónimo
Style: Renaissance
Category: Military
Type: Castle
If you go on holiday to the Canary Islands, do not miss one of its essential excursions: Southern treasures of Gran Canaria.
A day trip, in which you will discover some icons of the island: Guadayeque and its troglodyte caves, Puerto de Mogán, the Dunes of Maspalomas and La Charca.
If you like to discover beautiful landscapes during your travels, do not miss this guided day trip to the Bandama Volcano, high peaks of Gran Canaria Island and the Roque Nublo natural monument.
We will visit enchanting natural surroundings which were described as “Petrified Tempest” by the writer Miguel de Unamuno.
The places are very limited. Join us?
The Gran Canaria Island is filled of enchanting places. Discover its amazing landscapes and its local products by this Day Trip.
You’ll visit the villages of Arucas, Firgas, the Puerto de las Nieves and the Agaete Valley. In addition, this tour includes coffee and wine tasting!
Enjoy of Gran Canaria by the five senses!
Enjoy an awesome excursion to the south of Gran Canaria. Its coast is very frequented by the tourists. You’ll visit the dunes of Maspalomas, its famous lighthouse and the beach of Puerto Rico. You’ll sail through the west of the island on board of a ferry where you’ll see the seabed and the fishes.
The tour will finish in the Port of Mogán, the “little Venice of the south”.
The customers pick-up and the round trip transportation are included in the tour price.
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If you go on holiday to the Canary Islands, do not miss one of its essential excursions: Southern treasures of Gran Canaria.
A day trip, in which you will discover some icons of the island: Guadayeque and its troglodyte caves, Puerto de Mogán, the Dunes of Maspalomas and La Charca.
If you like to discover beautiful landscapes during your travels, do not miss this guided day trip to the Bandama Volcano, high peaks of Gran Canaria Island and the Roque Nublo natural monument.
We will visit enchanting natural surroundings which were described as “Petrified Tempest” by the writer Miguel de Unamuno.
The places are very limited. Join us?
The Gran Canaria Island is filled of enchanting places. Discover its amazing landscapes and its local products by this Day Trip.
You’ll visit the villages of Arucas, Firgas, the Puerto de las Nieves and the Agaete Valley. In addition, this tour includes coffee and wine tasting!
Enjoy of Gran Canaria by the five senses!
Enjoy an awesome excursion to the south of Gran Canaria. Its coast is very frequented by the tourists. You’ll visit the dunes of Maspalomas, its famous lighthouse and the beach of Puerto Rico. You’ll sail through the west of the island on board of a ferry where you’ll see the seabed and the fishes.
The tour will finish in the Port of Mogán, the “little Venice of the south”.
The customers pick-up and the round trip transportation are included in the tour price.
