Ruta de la Fortaleza

From Santa Lucia to La Fortaleza via La Sorrueda

The route leads from the centre of Santa Lucía, through the Llano de la Piedra, to the cemetery, where it descends into the Sorrueda neighbourhood with views over the Sorrueda dam. It then crosses the dam and arrives in Fortaleza Grande by road. This place saw the end of the islanders’ long resistance to the Castilian armies at the end of the 15th century. After climbing the rock formation, you cross a cave to reach the other side of the mountain. Next, you go round another peak known as Fortaleza Chica, then following a path parallel to the main road, you return to the Llanos de la Piedra and the old town. This route is particularly significant because of the archaeological importance of the area, as well as the rich native flora and the impressive views over the whole of the Caldera de Tirajana and the ravine bed.

Length

9 km

Santa Lucía de Tirajana

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Sustainability

- Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
- Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
- Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
- Respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
- It is safer to keep your pet on a lead.
- Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).