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Places of interest
1. Iglesia de San Miguel
Places of Worship

One of the pride of the town of Valsequillo de Gran Canarias is the church of San Miguel Arcángel which serves as a residence for the town's patron. The temple was built by the inhabitants of Valsequillo between 1903 and 1923, with their own hands and without plans, this initiative arose after the old church was in a ruinous state.

The Church of San Miguel is eclectic in style, you can see various influences, highlights the classicist and the neo-gothic. The three naves that form the building are separated by half-point arches located on composite pillars decorated with attached pilasters.

The church of San Miguel Arcángel also keeps inside a series of works of great value, it should be noted the size of San Miguel El Chico , which was the first image that was incorporated into the heritage of Valsequillo carved in polychrome wood and about 20 centimeters from the seventeenth century.

Other elements are the Bautismal Green Stack made in baked clay with a glazed ceramic cover and that comes from Sevilla, it is dated from the end of the XV century. The sculpture of the Virgen del Rosario, the size of San Miguel Arcángel, the Crucified Christ and various paintings are also part of the treasures that the temple keeps.

Places of interest
2. Mirador Lomo del Fregenal
Viewpoints

In Valsequillo de Gran Canaria you will find the Mirador de El Fregenal, located on the spine of the same name and separates Barranco de los Cernícalos and that of San Miguel, this place is a place rich in native flora, including species such as broom, almond trees. The views that can be seen from this enclave so impressive are unique, it is possible to see the Barranco de San Miguel in the northern part perfectly.

From the Mirador de Fregenal you can also see the municipality of Valsequillo de Gran Canaria or the district of Los Llanetes . Other points of interest that can be seen from the viewpoint are the Montaña Gorda, Montaña de las Arenas and Montaña el Helechal, it is also possible to see that it is possible to see the famous Roque Saucillo. Other points are Las Vegas, Hoya Zurita, Barranco del Solajero, Hoya de Abajo or La Barrera all these places form a landscape that is well worth reaching the Mirador de Fregenal.

Places of interest
3. El Helechal
Viewpoints
Places of interest
4. Caldera de Los Marteles
Viewpoints