The request follows a recent unanimous agreement reached at the Telde City Council, where various neighborhood associations have requested that the protection of this architectural complex be prioritized. The property, dating back to the late 16th century, is considered one of the most significant examples of rural architecture and historical memory in Gran Canaria.
The building, historically linked to sugar and wine production, has been the subject of multiple institutional declarations over the last decade that have yet to result in effective interventions. Previous technical reports had already warned of the progressive deterioration of the structure, which has motivated citizen mobilization to prevent its permanent loss.
“"It is now time, following this institutional pronouncement, for the administrations to join forces to define the interventions to be carried out on this heritage asset and secure the funding to make the protection and rehabilitation of this bastion of the Jinámar Valley a reality."
The current proposal seeks not only the physical restoration of the building but also its declaration as a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) and its integration into a public and cultural use network. The goal is for the Telde City Council, the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, and the Government of the Canary Islands to collaborate in safeguarding this legacy, which represents four centuries of the island's agricultural and social history.
