Gran Canaria

them is the Castillo de la Luz or also known as Fortaleza de Las Isletas.

The Castillo de La Luz is located on the busy street of Juan Rejón in the heart of the La Isleta neighborhood, bordering the Puerto de La Luz. The fort was built in 1494 when the island was incorporated into the Crown of Castile and the third Governor Alonso Fajardo was given the order to erect the castle . The first objective of Castillo de la Luz was to serve as a defensive fortress against continuous pirate attacks.

The Castillo de la Luz was built on a wooden fort made by Captain Juan Rejón. It was the first defensive structure of the island of Gran Canaria and despite its historical importance it was abandoned practically until 1969 when it was decided to restore it by adding new elements, an outside pit, arches, etc.

The castle is currently used as a cultural center and has been declared Artistic Historical Monument due to its importance for the history of the archipelago.

the northeastern part of the island, not only one of the most interesting beaches because of its natural environment, but because of the amount of services offered to all visitors, an area full of life with a charming promenade to two steps from the center of the capital.

The waters of the Playa de las Canteras are calm and the temperature is very pleasant throughout the year, so it is possible to enjoy a swim at any time of the year. In addition, we must highlight the richness of the seabed, an ideal place for lovers of snorkeling or diving.

It has a length of over two kilometers of golden sand, it is possible to rent sunbeds and umbrellas, practice water sports, there are children's areas, also has changing rooms, sports areas, etc.

Once the sun goes down, the Playa de las Canteras continues with a lot of life, the bars and restaurants on the promenade fill up and turn the area into one of the most recommendable of the city.