Carrizal – History, Festivals and Water Sports

Culture and History

The historic centre of Carrizal lies around the Iglesia de la Virgen del Buen Suceso. The Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso hermitage in Carrizal dates from 1658.

The Casa del Obispo in Carrizal is a building dating from the late 15th century and now serves as the headquarters and museum of the Fundación Nanino Díaz Cutillas. It provides a permanent exhibition of selected parts of Díaz Cutillas's estate, as well as an annual programme of events. From its headquarters at the Casa del Obispo in Carrizal, the Fundación Canaria Nanino Díaz Cutillas will launch a regular annual programme in 2026.

A replica of the historic Reloj de la Heredad Principal y Mina de El Carrizal was returned to its original location beside the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso. The Reloj is closely associated with traditional agriculture and water distribution, which formed part of everyday life in El Carrizal for generations. The reconstructed emblematic fountain was a landmark, meeting place and symbol of Carrizal's old town for three decades; it originally stood in the Plaza del Buen Suceso. The AFC Guayadeque was founded in 1975 and is considered a cultural reference point in the southeast of Gran Canaria. Its history and development up to the present day are the subject of ongoing discussion.

Historic Routes and Events

Carrizal is included in free guided tours of the municipality's historic centres; prior booking is required to participate. Reservations for the guided tours in Carrizal can be made through the Turismo Ingenio portal. The historic routes through Ingenio and Carrizal pass along historic streets featuring sculptures and murals.

The patron-saint festivals in honour of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, San Roque and San Haragán include a traditional Romería-Ofrenda, which ends at the Plaza del Buen Suceso. The patron-saint festivals also include the traditional Diana Floreada and the traditional distribution of Pan de San Roque. The carnival held in Carrizal forms part of the multi-day carnival celebrations in Ingenio, which take place in the streets throughout the municipality; the celebration held in Carrizal is recognised as a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Local. The programme includes costume and murga competitions, parades and the Entierro de la Sardina, among other events.

Cuisine

Sopa de la Virgen is one of the popular dishes in the El Carrizal area and is traditionally eaten in the municipality's households on Sundays and public holidays.

Other Places

La Ladera, La Caldera, Tafira Baja, El Majuelo, El Juncal, Tenteniguada, San Bartolomé De Tirajana, Temisas.

Surroundings

Playa del Burrero is nearby. It attracts surfers and water-sports enthusiasts and, due to the wind and waves, is suitable for sailing and windsurfing.

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