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Author: TamaraEnLaPlaya - Replies: 1 - Views: 7144
Stone circles and towers on beaches
From RTVAC:


The City Council of Pájara proceeds to the withdrawal of the "Monoliths" and the "Corralitos" in various beaches of the Municipality.


The new municipal corporation decides to carry out the dismantling of the famous monoliths and the corralitos that can be seen in several points of our coasts and that both affect the environment.

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The practice of raising mounds, or "rock stacking" as it is known in English, not only su
Author: TamaraEnLaPlaya - Replies: 1 - Views: 5901
The art of making stone walls
The art of making stone walls in Fuerteventura.

The landscape of Fuerteventura is characterized in addition to its aridity and austerity, by elements such as the dry stone walls, the gavias and the nateros . All this from an agricultural and livestock past that supported the local economy of the island.
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Author: TamaraEnLaPlaya - Replies: 0 - Views: 4580
Antigua, stone wall repairs at roadsides
From Radio Sintonia:

Antigua recovers the stone walls that border roads and highways.
[color=#111111][size=xx-large][font=Roboto, sans-serif][color=#222222][size=small][font=Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif]The Antigua City Council executes the arrangement of stone walls adjacent to roads and highways. The Heritage Department rebuilds those that borde
Author: TamaraEnLaPlaya - Replies: 0 - Views: 2252
Barranco de Tinojay, a "naval museum in stone"
Radio Sintonia:

Barranco de Tinojay, a "naval museum in stone".

The Barranco de Tinojay, located in the municipality of La Oliva, begins with the name of Barranco de Vallebrón on the N. E. slope of Montaña de La Muda, running through the Vallebrón Valley until it reaches the height of the village of La Caldereta. At this point, located north of La Calderetilla, it joins the Barranco del Llano del Palo. From there to its mouth in Boca del Barranco de Tinojay or Playa de los Valdivias, it
Author: TamaraEnLaPlaya - Replies: 0 - Views: 2237
Barranco del Cavadero, the history of the mahos in stone
Radio Sintonia:

Barranco del Cavadero, the history of the mahos in stone.

The Archaeological Zone of the Barranco del Cavadero is located in the municipality of La Oliva, specifically from the place where the ravines of Risco Azul and Cavadero converge. From this point, popularly known as Peña Azul or Pie de la Virgen to Playa del Chinchorro, south of El Jablito, it is called Barranco del Cavadero. At its source and along its course, Quaternary alluvial deposits and basaltic formations fo