Chirche farmhouse and viewpoint

History and horizons in one place

Description

This peaceful and picturesque hamlet offers fabulous views of the municipality, excellent ethnographic examples and typical Canarian architecture.

Houses from the 18th and 19th centuries in excellent condition and a rich ethnographic heritage led to Chirche being declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2008, together with Aripe.

This hamlet is located at an altitude of 800 metres, which is an advantage for obtaining good panoramic views and fabulous views of the municipality from the viewpoint.

Some of these traditional houses have been converted into rural tourist accommodation, allowing us to enjoy unique surroundings that will transport us back in time.

We invite you to lose yourself in the recently restored alleys of this village and discover the large number of ovens, threshing floors and cisterns that were used in the past by the inhabitants of the village. Many of them can be accessed via the traditional paths of Guía de Isora.

Origin

Like Aripe, this hamlet has Guanche origins (which we know thanks to the archaeological remains that are still preserved), but its history as a village dates back to the second half of the 17th century.

In its early days, the main economic activity was extensive livestock farming, supplemented by dry farming. In this way, the land was used to its full potential from the summit to the vicinity of the settlement or, in some cases, to the coast.

The use of these resources defines the landscape of this hamlet, not only because of its crops, but also because of the infrastructure that was used for this activity. Specifically, stone walls and terraces characterise the landscape, extending over hills and ravines in an attempt to increase the amount of land available for cultivation. In addition to these, there are cisterns, wine presses, cellars, corrals, ovens and threshing floors.

Along with the natural and cultural attractions of the village, one of its festivals, the Day of Traditions, celebrated in the last fortnight of July, is also noteworthy.