Tradition and Culture Route

Las Gavias and the Guisguey Ravine

Las Gavias and the Guisguey Ravine

This destination offers unspoilt landscapes, agricultural history and majestic mountains, making it ideal for lovers of nature and local culture.

The gavias

Gavias are cylindrical or rectangular structures made of stone and earth, with roofs of palm leaves or reeds. They are designed to keep food dry and protected from damp, rain and insects. They were often built in strategic locations near farmland to facilitate the storage of agricultural produce.

The Valhondo-Guisguey ravine

The Valhondo-Guisguey ravine is the deepest on the island’s eastern slope. Its basin is 13.5 km long, with its headwaters at Montaña de la Muda (689 m), which, together with El Aceitunal, forms one of the highest mountain ranges on the island.

The Guisguey Valley

The Guisguey Valley is a stunning spot; just eight kilometres from the capital and at an altitude of 160 metres lies this unspoilt corner of Fuerteventura. The Valhondo ravine and valley are among the features of the municipality of Puerto del Rosario that are steeped in history and well worth exploring.