Poblado de La Atalayita

Fuerteventura

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This archaeological site is a pre-Hispanic settlement dating to the time of the Mahos. It's accompanied by a small, well-built and sunken information centre, which was closed last we visited; however, it is possible to look through the windows and read many of the displays. You can also still explore the area, dotted with the dark volcanic stone remnants of ancient homes, some of which have been re-roofed. The surrounding views of the barren hills are quite astonishing too.

It's only a short detour off the main road down to Pozo Negro and is well signposted.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Museo del Queso Majorero

    Museo del Queso Majorero

    9.03 MILES

    This superb museum is one of the island's best, with lots of interactive displays including a sit-down 'virtual goat milking' activity! Kids will enjoy…

  • Casa de los Coroneles

    Casa de los Coroneles

    19.43 MILES

    This 18th-century building has been beautifully restored, retaining its traditional central patio and wooden galleries, while other buildings on the…

  • Iglesia de Santa María

    Iglesia de Santa María

    10.59 MILES

    This lovely church dates from 1620 and has a magnificent stone floor, carved wooden ceiling and an elaborate baroque altar. Don’t miss the sacristy with…

  • Mirador Astronómico de Sicasumbre

    Mirador Astronómico de Sicasumbre

    14.47 MILES

    If you want just one place to put the island's primordial, barren geology and Martian features into wide-angle perspective, this mirador has breathtaking…

  • Parque Natural de Corralejo

    Parque Natural de Corralejo

    26.45 MILES

    This nature park of yellow dunes stretches along the east coast for about 10km south from Corralejo; it's also several kilometres wide, so covers a lot of…

  • Centro de Arte Canario – Casa Mané

    Centro de Arte Canario – Casa Mané

    19.59 MILES

    This art museum is an island highlight, with its sculpture garden and galleries containing works by such Canarian artists as César Manrique, Ruben Dario…

  • Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Regla

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Regla

    11.2 MILES

    The unique 17th-century Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Regla has an Aztec-inspired exterior with its animal motifs. The simple retables behind the altar…

  • Playa del Pozo

    Playa del Pozo

    12.3 MILES

    This sand and seashell beach is a picture, with its gentle curve and protected, calm turquoise waters. There are steps down into the water from the…

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