Discover the essence of the north-east of the island.
Just a few kilometres away, you will find trails with breathtaking views, natural pools of volcanic origin, charming fishing villages, and the traces of the island's first settlers.
Set off from Redondo de Guayedra on foot and follow the trail along the coast to the Las Candelarias neighbourhood in Agaete. The views of Cola de Dragón and Roque de Faneque are magical.
Agaete is a charming fishing village.
In Puerto de las Nieves, you can see the colourful traditional fishing boats that supply the local restaurants, and you can learn about the traditional Fiesta de la Rama by visiting the local museum.
One of the most impressive viewpoints on the west coast of Gran Canaria is the Balcón viewpoint, which is on the way to La Aldea de San Nicolás. It is a platform suspended over the ocean, offering views of the end of La Cola del Dragón and the steep cliffs that form it.
Take a dip in the volcanic pools of Las Salinas. This natural aquarium protects the marine fauna from the waves, especially at low tide.
In the neighbouring Agaete valley, you will find Maipés, one of the most important aboriginal necropolises on the island, alongside Arteara in the south.
Maipés has around 700 ancient Canarian tombs located on a volcanic lava flow. Some of these burial mounds were built over 1,300 years ago.
This small botanical garden, founded in the late 19th century, contains more than 100 plant species from five continents, collected by the De Armas family and their friends during their travels around the world.
This peaceful and enchanting spot has inspired Gran Canarian poets such as Saulo Torón, Tomás Morales and Alonso Quesada.
Immerse yourself in the ancient Canarian way of life at the La Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park in Gáldar. You can explore part of an ancient settlement and discover how the people of ancient Agaldar lived.
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