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Castillo de la Luz

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Castillo de la Luz

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Castillo de la Luz

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Location: Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Confital Beach – Nice coastline loop from Puerto

17.7km

04:53

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Playa de Las Canteras – Playa de Las Canteras loop from La Isleta

6.54km

01:42

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rocky coast – Confital Beach loop from La Isleta

8.70km

02:24

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Andrea

December 18, 2023

Originally the fort was located on a reef, isolating itself from the tide, but the city's continued development has resulted in it being located on the mainland and is currently more than 150 meters from the sea.

It was built on a wooden fortress built by Captain Juan Rejón when the conquest of the Canary Islands began in 1478. Different phases were incorporated depending on the defense needs. Firstly, the medieval-style square tower known as Torre de Alonso Fajardo. A surrounding defensive bastion was then built around 1515 and expanded a few years later. In 1553 it received some additions and was rebuilt after the fire of 1599 caused by the Dutch army led by Pieter van der Does. Finally, in the last third of the 17th century, the external structure that can be seen today was built.
Source: es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castillo_de_la_Luz

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Biggix

January 15, 2024

Old fortress in a green, beautifully landscaped park with a playground, rose and flower beds. The Castillo can be visited, closed on Mondays...

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Castillo de la Luz

1. Confital Beach – Nice coastline loop from Puerto

2. Playa de Las Canteras – Playa de Las Canteras loop from La Isleta

3. Rocky coast – Confital Beach loop from La Isleta

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