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Cerro Gordo Watchtower Hiking: 16th Century Historical Route in Granada

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Embark on a historical hiking adventure along the 16th century Cerro Gordo Watchtower route in Granada. Discover its rich past, from protecting workers and fishermen to fending off pirates.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Torre Vigía De Cerro Gordo - It is a route oriented towards photography, in which we will visit the Cerro Gordo Watchtower and its viewpoint, located on a sea headland from which we can have panoramic views of the Bahía de la Herradura and the entire natural area of the Maro cliffs. It is a hiking route along the tropical coast suitable for all levels.
We will walk a path of about 5 kilometers of an easy level and we will visit the beach of Cantarriján, where we will be able to enjoy the views, and take a photographic tour.
We will meet at the viewpoint and go to the Cerro Gordo Watchtower, once here we will take a break from where we will have unique views of the bay. We will return to the point of origin to go to the Cantarriján beach. Here we will have free time to enjoy the landscape, and then we will return to the meeting point where our tour will end.

What's Included

All fees and taxes included

Additional Information

Constructed atop an ancient guard tower from the era of the Kingdom of Granada, the Cerro Gordo Tower, a 16th-century edifice, was built to safeguard the local laborers and fishermen. To the west, it visually aligns with the Caleta or Cantarriján tower and to the east with the Torre de la Herradura. In the past, it was a stronghold for pirates who utilized this area as an entry point to invade the land and instill fear among the local inhabitants, a circumstance that profoundly affected the reduced population in nearby towns.