Degollada de los Granadillos – Where Fuerteventura Is at Its Most Natural
Those who want to discover the true, quiet face of Fuerteventura leave the coast behind and follow the winding roads into the island’s interior. Somewhere between Vega de Río Palmas and Pájara, at an altitude of 479 metres, you inevitably pause – at the Degollada de los Granadillos viewpoint, also known as the Mirador del Risco de las Peñas.
A Panorama That Renders Words Superfluous
You step onto the viewing platform, lean against the simple shelter, and then the western part of the island opens up like a page turning. Your gaze drifts across terraced fields that generations of farmers cut into the arid earth, over cooled lava flows that once poured down the slopes like black rivers, and across the majestic mountain ranges of Fuerteventura, framing the valley like an ancient painting.
The silence here is not an empty one – it is full. Full of wind, of vastness, of the rugged beauty of the Barranco de las Peñas.
Walking Trail to the Ermita de la Peña
A few hundred metres south of the mirador, a walking trail branches off, leading to one of the most atmospheric spots on the island: the Ermita de la Peña. The tiny, whitewashed chapel clings almost literally to a sheer cliff face – an image you won’t forget in a hurry.
Those who wish can follow the path further down into the valley towards Vega de Río Palmas – a rewarding hiking excursion into Fuerteventura’s interior, combining nature, history, and silence within a compact area.
Getting to the Viewpoint
From Antigua, follow the FV-416 and turn left after a few kilometres onto the FV-30. Follow this road to the viewpoint. The viewing platform is on the right-hand side of the road at a left-hand bend – easy to reach, with ample parking nearby.
Verdict: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the Island
The Mirador Degollada de los Granadillos is not a loud place. No souvenir shops, no tourist coaches. Just rock, sky, and the quiet wonder of how beautiful an island can be when you look into its heart.
Those who want to experience Fuerteventura beyond the beaches will find one of the most impressive viewpoints in the Canary Islands here.
