The village became known as Adfatagad in the 16th century, around the time when the struggle for control of the Canary Islands between the Guanches and the Spanish was taking place.

By the end of the 19th century, Fataga had some 650 inhabitants, dedicated to the farming of cereals, vegetables and fruits, as well as cattle.

Fataga is a very popular day-trip destination for holidaymakers staying in the coastal regions of Gran Canaria.

It is a characteristic village of the island, with its old narrow lanes paved with stones and famous historic Canarian houses.

In the period up to the present day new farms and houses were built, often growing fruits such as oranges, lemons, apricots and grapes.