Mirador Las Peñitas, Scenic viewpoint in Betancuria, Fuerteventura, Spain
Mirador Las Peñitas is a scenic viewpoint at about 1,110 feet (338 m) above sea level in the interior of Fuerteventura, within the area of Betancuria. It overlooks the Barranco de las Peñitas, a ravine with a small reservoir fed by a natural underground spring, surrounded by native plants such as Canarian palms and tarajales.
The dam that creates the small reservoir below the viewpoint was built in two stages, first in 1939 and then completed in 1943. Long before that, in the 15th century, Norman conquerors passed through this same valley when they took control of the island.
The Barranco de las Peñitas narrows into a tight gorge, and at its narrowest point stands a small chapel. According to local tradition, the Virgin of the Rock appeared there, making this spot meaningful to many people across the island.
The viewpoint is reached by the FV-30 road and has a small parking area right at the site. A footpath called SL-FV-27 starts nearby and follows the reservoir and ravine toward the village of Vega de Río Palmas.
The reservoir visible from the viewpoint is not always full of water. When the underground spring flows with enough force, a small lake forms in the middle of the dry land, which is a rare sight in this part of the island.
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