Point of interest
CASA FUERTE DE ADEJE
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Location
1A C. de los Molinos
Adeje, CN
Tips from locals
Marta
December 18, 2017
In the middle of the 16th century, the last sugar mill on the island existed in Adeje, fed by the waters of Barranco del Infierno. This mill was located in the Casa Fuerte prior to the construction of this and its production was the most important in Tenerife. In the year 1553, Pedro Ponte requested to build a fortification to defend the area from the continuous pirate raids that ravaged the coast of Adeje. In the year 1555, it was authorized and in 1556 a strong house was built that became for three centuries in the political, economic and social center of the jurisdiction of Adeje, under the stately regime of the Ponte.
In the middle of the 16th century, the last sugar mill on the island existed in Adeje, fed by the waters of Barranco del Infierno. This mill was located in the Casa Fuerte prior to the construction of this and its production was the most important in Tenerife. In the year 1553, Pedro Ponte requeste…
