Castillo de Mata

Excavated foundations; art on display; no history learned on our visit

We came seeking an opportunity to learn about the history of the island - the originally settlers, conquests, etc. Nothing of that found here. It is free to enter. We were the only visitors and we ...

Check Opening Times

As has happened many times, we didn't check the opening times & turned up to find this place closed on a Sunday. So all we could enjoy was the Exterior with it's mixture of existing castle & it's ve...

Visit to Castillo de Mata

Located in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Castillo de Mata is a museum where you can appreciate and learn about the English influence on the island of Gran Canaria. It is easily accessible by...

A must-see destination that you cannot miss

Enjoy a visit to the Castillo de Mata, a fabulous 16th century fortress located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, to learn about the history of the fortress and its archaeology and the city and its relat...

A must-seen in Las Palmas de G.C.

A few weeks ago, we visited The Castle of Mata. It was part of the defensive walls of the city and played an essential role during the attacks of pirates in the 17th century. It has been recently res...