Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza
Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza, Archaeological site in Chipude, Spain
The Fortaleza de Chipude rises 1,243 meters above sea level, forming a near-perfect plateau with vertical rock walls in La Gomera island.
In 1987, this natural formation received protection status as a natural monument due to its geological importance and rare habitat characteristics.
Archaeological excavations at the summit revealed stone shelters and animal remains from ancient aboriginal religious ceremonies and strategic defense positions.
Visitors can reach the summit through a single narrow path, requiring appropriate hiking equipment and following designated trail markers for safety.
This volcanic dome, made of trachyandesite, measures 300 meters in diameter and contains protected plant species like Limonium redivivum and Cheirolophus satarataënsis.
Location: Vallehermoso
Inception: 1987
GPS coordinates: 28.10028,-17.27694
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:09
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