At the Mirador de La Sorrueda, views of Presa de Tirajana meet the surrounding palm grove. The Ruta de la Fortaleza takes a different focus: its route runs from Santa Lucía via La Sorrueda to La Fortaleza. This brings a scenic stop and a route with an archaeological destination into focus as distinct options.

Palm grove, reservoir and viewpoint

From the Mirador de La Sorrueda, enjoy a panorama of water, palms and mountainous terrain. The viewpoint is a good place to stop, take in the landscape and take photographs. If you are interested in views of the area, you will find a specific vantage point here: Presa de Tirajana and the palm grove around it are among the named features in the panorama.

The Palmeral de La Sorrueda lies next to Presa de Tirajana. The area around the reservoir is of high ecological value and is home to one of Gran Canaria’s most significant and best-preserved palm groves. At the same time, the Palmeral is one of the characteristic landscapes of Santa Lucía de Tirajana. The natural surroundings can therefore be appreciated from two perspectives: as a panorama from the viewpoint and as the ecologically valuable setting of the palm grove.

The Ruta de la Fortaleza

The municipal Ruta de la Fortaleza runs from Santa Lucía via La Sorrueda to La Fortaleza. Its stated length is 9 km for the round trip. The figure therefore describes the entire route, not just one direction. The route also provides a clear connection between the places mentioned: La Sorrueda lies along the route, whose destination is La Fortaleza.

The difference from the viewpoint is useful when choosing what to focus on. The viewpoint is for taking in and photographing the landscape; the Ruta has a described course and a specific total length.

La Fortaleza and its visitor centre

The archaeological zone of La Fortaleza consists of the Roques de La Fortaleza Chica, La Fortaleza Grande and Titana. Alongside the palm grove and views of the reservoir, the named features of the archaeological site offer a distinct focus.

The La Fortaleza Visitor Centre is in La Sorrueda on the GC-651 at kilometre 1.9. A documentary film about the daily life of the pre-Hispanic inhabitants of the La Fortaleza settlement is shown there on a permanent basis. Guided tours of the archaeological site are also offered at the visitor centre. From the viewing terrace, visitors can learn about the site’s natural surroundings. Together, these offerings provide different ways to explore the area: the film covers the lives of its former inhabitants, the tours focus on the archaeological site, and the terrace looks out over its natural surroundings.

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For the overall travel guide: Gran Canaria.