El Agujero – Bathing Resort with a Board Walk »»

The Bathing Idyll of Galdar. Swimming and Relaxing in a Natural Swimming Pool. Here one awaits a wonderful, small and cultivated board walk with white lanterns and a black stone wall, which leads along a stony beach and on which one can sit down comfortably and watch the surfers out on the water. On the beach a natural swimming pool is located in whose clear water thousands of colourful fish swim around. It is a definite must to bring goggles there! »»»

Cenobio de Valeron – the aborigine’s place of worship »»

Was it a Granary, monastery or place of worship? That is the question here!. This cave system contains more than 300 chambers and it is one of the most important and worth seeing ritual places of the Canarios, which were the aborigines of Gran Canaria. Caves and chambers sculptured in basalt stone which connect among each other a complex system of passages and corridors and remember with their appearance on honeycombs. »»»

Trip to The Fisher Village Caleta de Arriba »»

The “Fisher Fortress” where Cats call The Shots and Tourists Stand Out. This colourful fisher village stands like a fortress on a rock spur that towers over the Atlantic. Year round the powerful surf rolls against the black volcanic rocks and fills the atmosphere with salty wetness and a relaxed rush. Cats and people alike look curiously and sceptical at the Giri who are armed with cameras and a surfboard ( Giri = a Spanish description for fair-skinned and blonde tourists). The human inhabitants of the village greet visitors in a friendly manner whereas the pets of the village, which are predominately black cats, lick their fur indifferently and look right through the tourists in an arrogant manner. Lazy and sun-spoilt, these cats hold their siesta in the fishing boats of the village or in some other warm corners of the harbour. »»»

Botanical garden - Canary and exotic flora »»

A trip to the best equipped botanical garden of the northern hemisphere.. The jardin botanico (=botanical garden) is located in Tafira, which is a suburb of Las Palmas and lying in a fecund valley above the capital city of the Canaries. Within few hours the whole variety of the Canaries‘botanic can be explored and accessorily even admired - and all for free. Cacti out of countless countries of South America, America and Africa! »»»

Explore the "Ruta de las Cumbres" »»

A day trip into the mountain and natural landscape of Gran Canaria. This we want suggest (or rather present) you an excursion into the mountain landscape along Gran Canaria’s "Ruta de las Cumbres". The trip is starting from the bus station San Telmo in Triana with busline 303 (bus company GLOBAL) heading for  San Mateo. The Bus drives from 6am till 10pm and passes the station each half hour. If an early bus from San Mateo heading for  Tejeda and Ayacata is desired (about 8am), the bus in San Telmo (line 303) should be taken at 7am because from San Mateo only two busses ride to Tejeda and Ayacata in the forenoon. One at 8am and the other one at 11am. »»»

Pictures Steep Cliffs "Anden Verden" »»

pictures: thomas.borstner@laspalmas24.com. »»»

The Cistern of Gran Canaria »»

Hiking and Exploring the Wet Jungle in the North of Gran Canaria. The Barranco Moya canyon also ends near the fisher village San Felipe. This steep, wet canyon which is also abundantly covered with vegetation is pervaded by cisterns and aqueducts which are still functioning today. In winter, during the raining season, one can even find many water falls there. This sight is a must for every person who loves the great outdoors! »»»

The Steep Canyon of The Original Inhabitants »»

Adventurous Experience at The Northern Coast of Gran Canaria. The 300 meter deep canyon Barranco Hormiguero begins right above the village San Felipe. A curvy street follows the steep slope around the canyon. The Cenobio Valeron, a cult site of the original inhabitants, is also located in the slopes of the canyon. A part of the canyon belongs to the mountain El Gallego on whose peak another archaeological excavation site is located, called Tagoror del Gallego. »»»

The Convention Places of The Original Inhabitants With a View Over The Northern Coast »»

Mysticism Between Galdar and San Felipe. The Tagoror del Gallego is one of the most spectacular archaeological records of the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria. The Tagoror del Gallego consists of six seats made out of stone which are situated in a spectacular manner on a hill between Galdar and Las Palmas. It is assumed that the original inhabitants held their ceremonies and conventions at this place. »»»

Caves „Morro del Verdugado“ »»

A Historic Sight on The Hill Above San Felipe. These caves are located right on a hill behind the surfsports El Circo, Playa de Vagabundos and Pico del Paso. Also the surfcamp Surfguia 2 is located at the bottom of the 200 metre high hill. To access these caves one has to be adventurous, athletic and needs good shoes, because the caves are situated in the steep walls between the canyons Barranco de Moya and Barranco del Hormiguero. »»»

Original Inhabitants of Gran Canaria: Remains of The Village El Agujero »»

Welcome to the Canarios Village, One of the Most Distinguished Archaeological Excavations of This Culture. The coast of Galdar, known under the name “El Agujero”, was once a densely populated area by the Canarios, the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria. This fact is confirmed by the round foundation walls of their houses that are still preserved today. The necropolis, which is also located in this area, is a unique part of the pre-Spanish history of the Canary Islands and was once a sacred gravesite of the Canarios. The complex architecture of the necropolis mirrors the high social developments and the hierarchical structure of the culture. 43 skeletons, which were carefully excavated by archaeologists, got quite a lot of attention in the professional world. If guests want to find out more about this unique and mysterious culture they can visit the „Cuevas Pintadas“(= painted caves) in Galdar or the “Museo Canario” in Las Palmas. »»»

Original Inhabitants of Gran Canaria: The Cuevas Pintadas in Galdar »»

Cave paintings in the former Capital of canarian "aborigenes". Until the year 1873, the history and culture of the „Guanchen“, the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria, lay idle. One reason was that only 200 of the 20.000 inhabitants were allowed to continue to live on the island after they have been converted to Christianity by the Spanish. The rest of the inhabitants were either murdered or sold as enslaved people into the Old and New World. »»»

Sardina – Fisher Village and Beach »»

Eating Ambrosial Meals and Relaxing While Looking at the Sunset on the North Coast of Gran Canaria. Sardina is an insider’s tip for everybody who loves fish dishes and people who seek the quiet and original aspect of Gran Canaria. From Galdar one has to take road GC-202 and after passing weird white tents (which are actually used to grow six different kinds of bananas) that extend over many kilometres along side the road, one will reach the idyllic Sardina. »»»

Parque Norte – Amusement Park »»

40.000 Square Metres of Exotic and Indigenous Flora and Fauna. North of the island, near the „Cueva Pintada“ and „El Cenobio Valeron“ (once a camp of the indigenous inhabitants with more than 300 caves), the Parque Norte is located. This amusement park is unique because the great outdoors is the main attraction. »»»

The Lighthouse of Sardina (= Faro de Sardina) »»

Krebsakrobatik, Fischen, einsame SträndeCrabs, Fish, Quiet Beaches, Fierce Waves and Rough Winds , wilde Wellen und ein rauher Wind oder kurz Faro de Sardina. Shortly before arriving in Sardina guests have the opportunity to make a right and go towards the “Faro de Sardina” (faro= lighthouse) which stands exposed on windy headland. There the ocean and the hectic life of Las Palmas seem far away. A path leads from the lighthouse to the bizarre volcanic rock formation where visitors can also look at dark-red crabs which hold on to the rocks with their pincers. »»»