The town of Santa Lucía de Tirajana is situated in the mountains, 27 km (17 mi) south-west of Las Palmas.

[1] The municipality includes the larger towns Cruce de Sardina, El Doctoral and Vecindario, located near the coast.

There are nine water mills dating from the 19th century, built on the Riego de la Zarcilla river.

On the municipality, the two mills of El Valle (olive oil for one and gofio[note 1] for the other) were declared properties of cultural interest in 2003.

D. Benjamín González Araña, who owns the olive oil mill, had its restoration completed in 2004.