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Places of interest
1. Faro de la Entallada
Lighthouses

One of the most emblematic buildings of Fuerteventura, is the Faro de la Entallada, one of the largest and best preserved of those that can be visited on the island. . El Faro has an 11-meter high tower that stands out from a single-story building, was built in the 50s of the last century, came into operation in December 1954 and was made the intention to be inhabited, so it has 3 equal homes.

The Entallada lighthouse was designed by the architect Carlos Alcón and is located in the municipality of Tuineje a few kilometers from Las Playas and also close to the Gran Tarajal.

Located at the top of a cliff, about 200 meters above sea level, you can see the immensity of the ocean and other natural monuments such as the Vigán Knives, a protected area due to its high scientific interest

It is curious that it is the point of the archipelago that is closest to the African coast, just 48 miles separate the Punta Lantailla from Cabo Jubi in Africa

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2. Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel
Places of Worship
Historical buildings

Like many other religious centers on the island of Fuerteventura the Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel of Tuineje built under the initiative of the villagers. This work begins in 1695 as a hermitage and a year later the bishop don Bernardo de Vicuña y Zuazo signed the decree authorizing the construction of the church. The work lasted several years and was finally completed in 1702 when it was opened to worship.

In its beginnings the church had a single nave, consisted of a sacristy and was surrounded by a crenellated wall, although it lacked a main chapel. Throughout the time the church had constant reforms, in 1764 the main chapel was built and later in 1782 the church was enlarged with a second nave, giving rise to the aspect it currently has. Noteworthy is its main altarpiece, made of wood and believed to have been carved by Juan Bautista Bolaños back in 1740.

The church has an image of San Miguel Arcángel

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3. Ermita de San Marcos
Places of Worship
Historical buildings

The San Marcos Evangelista hermitage is located in Tiscamanita in the town of Tuinaje in Isla de Fueteventura As they happened with other religious constructions of the island, this one began under initiative of the own neighbors who demanded a place to realize their prayers. In principle it was a small chapel of modest dimensions and great simplicity.

The hermitage of San Marcos Evangelista consists of a single nave with three gables and tiles. To access the recito has 2 doors, the first of them on the main facade while the second is located on the south side, both have the characteristic that are topped by arches.

It also has 2 catwalks made in light colored stone, one of them located on the side of the gospel of rectangular shape, the second is smaller, they are located on the side of the Epistle.

Around the hermitage there is a crenellated wall with two bays that face towards the doors of the hermitage. Noteworthy is the San Marcos altarpiece, recently restored, and presided over by a carved image of Santo Domingo.

From here on the eve of the day of the Immaculate the Salida del Rancho, which is the brotherhood that was founded in 1800 and has the name of Brotherhood of Souls.

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4. Molino de Tiscamanita
Places of interest
5. Ermita de San José
Places of Worship
Historical buildings
Places of interest
6. Molino de Tiscamanita