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PLACES TO SEE
Below You'll find all the best places on Gran Canary Island, places that are really worth to see. Just click the one You're interesting in to see more information about it.
Gran Canaria - zones: North | Center of island | South | East | West
Northern Gran Canaria
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The largest city and capital of Gran Canaria. See the oldest, historic part of town: beautiful monuments of Vegueta and famous commercial street Triana, take a walk along the longest beach Playa de Las Canteras, enjoy the greenery and calm of Parque Doramas and magnificent atmosphere during the annual carnival in Parque Santa Catalina.
Necessarily see the beautiful canarian garden Jardín Canario, look into the deepest crater Caldera de Bandama and taste the best wine "Del Monte" from Bodega de San Juan
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 Arucas
City famous for producing the best rum "Arehucas". Try the delicious liqueurs during tasting at Rum Factory, look inside the church of Iglesia de San Juan Bautista which towers over the city, find a Goblin in Parque Municipal, see the magnificent panoramic view of northern Gran Canaria from the top of Montaña de Arucas, and on your way back watch the amazing collection of tropical plants in Jardín de la Marquesa and fascinating Fobos - "the wind toy" located on one of the roundabouts.
Necessarily go to Firgas - the city of mineral water, look into pre-Hispanic caves in Moya, take a walk across the greenest place on the island - Valleseco and don't miss Teror - the town famous for beautiful canarian balconies.
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 Gáldar
The historic town, city of Kings. See the remains of old days at Plaza de Santiago, go to La Guancha and El Agujero to learn about methods the oldest inhabitants of the island used to construct their houses and about their burial customs, take a look at Guanches coloured paintings in Cueva Pintada - the only one on whole the archipelago.
Necessarily look into the cave chambers in Cenobio de Valerón, see the crosses engraved in the walls of Cueva de Las Cruces, taste the famous cheese in Santa María de Guía, and in the end go to picturesque Agaete
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 Agaete
The picturesque town on the north-west of Gran Canaria. Take a walk across the narrow streets, among the atmospheric white houses, see the magnificent historic churches, in particular Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves and the XVIth-century triptych of Flemish artist Joos von Cleve stored there, go to Puerto de las Nieves to see what happened to El Dedo de Dios - the symbol of the town.
Necessarily go to Gáldar and Santa María de Guía, see the cave of Cueva de Las Cruces, visit San Nicolás de Tolentino and see how the "real west" of Gran Canaria looks like, and for the end take a little trip to the largest on the island pine forest Pinar de Tamadaba
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Center of Gran Canary Island
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 Santa Lucía de Tirajana
The picturesque village situated in the mountain parts of Gran Canaria, on the altitude about 680 metres above sea level. See the towering over the town church of Iglesia de Santa Lucía, learn the history and tradition of Aborigenes during the tour to Museo Castillo de la Fortaleza.
Necessarily look into the Barranco de Tirajana ravine to see the legendary mountain of Ansite and the water reservoir at the dam of Presa de la Sorrueda surrounded by beautiful palm grove. Also take a look to the depths of the valley from Mirador el Guriete. Going in the direction to the center of the island don't miss charming villages of San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Ayacata, reach the highest summit on Gran Canaria - Pico de las Nieves, see the famous rocky monolith - Roque Nublo and neighbouring Roque Fraile and La Rana. On the end of your trip take a ride to the south, by a winding, mountain road and visit the enchanting village of Fataga.
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 Artenara
The highest village on Gran Canaria. See the Casas Cuevas - cave houses still inhabited by local residents, the grooved in rock small chapel of Virgen de la Cuevita, the pleasant church Iglesia de San Matias, watch the excellent views from Mirador de Unamuno, and take one of great mountain routes.
Necessarily go to Roque Bentayga - the rock formation in the exact center of island, see best preserved forest area of Tamadaba and Tirma, look at the crater Caldera Pinos de Galdar and visit the neighbouring towns: Tejeda and Cruz de Tejeda
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Southern Gran Canaria
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 Maspalomas
Along with Playa del Inglés is the most well-known tourist resort on Gran Canaria. After all-night fun it's nice to take advantage of the sun on one of beaches, see the wonderful dunes reserve Dunas de Maspalomas and a lighthouse Faro de Maspalomas, and drink a cup of coffee in one of cafes in Las Meloneras.
Necessarily take a walk through the sea promenade Paseo Marítimo toward San Agustin and see the delightful Moorish houses in Bahia Felíz
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 Puerto Rico
One of the most popular holiday resort on the island. Try the perfect weather on the beach, take one of many organized sea trips, take a walk through the promenade toward beautiful Playa de los Amadores. Apart from that, see also the neighbouring resorts and their beaches: Playa del Cura, Tauro and Taurito.
Necessarily visit charming towns in the neighbourhood: Patalavaca and Arguineguin.
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 Puerto de Mogán
The most charming place of Gran Canaria, place which you just can't miss. Necessarily see the most beautiful flowered white houses of the Little Venice, the yachts in the docks which slowly roll on the waves, feel the hot sun on Playa de Mogán and see the most exciting panoramic view of the village from Mirador de Mogán.
Going north stop in Mogán - the typical canarian village, go to Playa de Veneguera, see the largest on the island water reservoir of Soria and the most bizarre coloured rock formations in Fuente de Los Azulejos
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Eastern Gran Canaria
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 Telde
The second largest city on Gran Canaria, the town of one of two kings that reigned on the island. See the oldest parts of the town: beautiful San Francisco, San Juan - which is an administrative and cultural district, and San Gregorio - the main economic center; go for a walk through the one of the largest urban parks throughout the canary archipelago - Parque de San Juan; learn what the famous brothers León y Castillo are known for during your trip to museum founded in their family home.
Necessarily see the best preserved archeological remains, mainly the cave chamber at Cuatro Puertas, go to the typical canarian beaches La Garita, Salinetas and Melenara, visit the charming neighbouring towns: famous for its almonds and fig trees Valsequillo and fascinating Vega de San Mateo.
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 Agüimes
One of the oldest towns on Gran Canaria. Discover its history during the walk across the rich in monuments Casco Histórico, see the Museo de Historia founded in the Bishop Palace, find numerous of monuments of art placed along Sculpture Promenade.
Necessarily see the panorama of the city and surrounding area from Temisas, make a barbecue in Barranco de Guayadeque, go for a walk through the pleasant promenade in Playa de Arinaga, see the Windsurfing Championships at Pozo Izquierdo, and finally look at the mixture of cultures in a nearby Vecindario
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Western Gran Canaria
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 San Nicolás de Tolentino
Typical agricultural canarian village. See how live people on the west side of the island, take a rest from a noise during walk through the promenade in Playa de la Aldea, come to a Sunday picnic to the pine forest "pino marino".
Necessarily discover the charms of wild beach of Playa de Güigüí, see the thousands of cactuses in Cactualdea, go by windy, precipitous road towards Agaete to and look 500 metres down from Mirador de Balcón
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