Landscapes of Gran Canaria
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Languages | Spanish - English - German |
| Number of participants | Minimum 1 person - Maximum 15 people |
What the experience includes
Full-day excursion to the landscapes of the north of the island of Gran Canaria.
The north of Gran Canaria stands out for its rugged and rugged landscapes, as well as for its coastline full of impressive cliffs that stop the fury of the Atlantic.
This full-day tour will show you some of the most emblematic corners of the island.
We will visit the municipality of Ingenio, a town dedicated to the cultivation of sugar cane. His villa is a place that surprises us because of its picturesque corners that preserve its historical heritage. One of the traditions currently alive in this municipality is to keep the production of fabrics active with their painstaking open work, all thanks to the efforts of the women of the Villa.
Later we will arrive atArucas, whose town offers an experience of sensations that begins as soon as you arrive at its historic centre. The old town of Arucas has a name of historical-artistic interest. San Juan Bautista Parish Church It is the architectural piece with the greatest presence and social value in the municipality. Heritage, culture and tradition will be a constant during your visit to this town.
The visit to thedistilería de ron Arehucas It is not included on the excursion itinerary (optional).
We will visit the town of Teror, a place of pilgrimage for the inhabitants of Gran Canaria, with its Basilica of the Virgin of the Pine(patron saint of the diocese of the Canary Islands). The Plaza de Teror is the nerve centre of the town, from where you can see the balconies typical of Canarian architecture that adorn much of the municipality. It is a large square that, in addition to being the entrance to the Basilica, is a place of passage to the historic centre of the municipality.
We will follow our route toFirgas, whose old town is worth a walk in order to appreciate the many corners of tourist interest that the municipality has. We visited the Paseo de Gran Canaria and the Paseo de Canarias, which are located in the heart of the urban area and on what was formerly the street Real del Centro. The beauty of Firgas lies in visiting "the Balcony of the Atlantic“, because it has the most beautiful views over the ocean, from all over the north, east and west of Gran Canaria.
Finally, we will visit the Port of Las Nieves, the coastal area of the municipality of Agaete. It has now become the main maritime connection between Gran Canaria and Tenerife. It is a picturesque and charming fishing village on the north coast of Gran Canaria. It has a typical Canarian atmosphere and character with surprising cliffs.
Impressive small beaches, which, although stony, have cold and crystal clear waters. In history, there is already the image of Roque Partido or popularly known as“the Finger of God”.
Everything you need to know
- This activity is not recommended for customers with movement difficulties or with an illness that prevents them from walking or performing certain physical exertion.
Rates:
- Adults +12 years old.
- Children from 4 to 11 years old.
- Babies from 0 to 3 years old.
IMPORTANT: The pick-up of customers from the Occidental Las Palmas and the Santa Catalina from the Royal Hideaway hotel will take place at the tourist bus stop located at the outside entrance of the Santa Catalina hotel at Royal Hideaway hotel.
Price
Including
- Full day tour (approx. 8 hours)
- Lunch
- Bebida
- Pick-up service
Not included
- Visits to places that are not on the itinerary.
- Food and drinks outside the arranged menu.
Itinerary
Stop at: Ingenio
His villa is a place that surprises us because of its picturesque corners that preserve its historical heritage, a town that is due to the cultivation of sugar cane. One of the traditions currently alive in this municipality is to keep the production of fabrics active with their painstaking openwork, all thanks to the efforts of the women of the Villa.
Stop at: Arucas
It offers an experience of sensations that begins as soon as you arrive at its historic center. The old town of Arucas has the name of historical-artistic interest. ItSan Juan Bautista Parish ChurchIt is the architectural piece with the greatest presence and social value in the municipality. Heritage, culture and tradition will be a constant during your visit to this town.
Stop at: Terror
A place of pilgrimage for the inhabitants of Gran Canaria, with its Basilica of the Virgen del Pino, which is the patron saint of theDiocese of the Canary Islands. LaPlaza de TerorIt is the nerve center of the town, from where you can see the balconies typical of Canarian architecture that adorn much of the municipality. It is a large square that, in addition to being the entrance to the Basilica, is a place of passage to the historic center of the municipality.
Stop at: Firgas
The old town of Firgas is worth a walk to appreciate the many places of tourist interest that the municipality has. We visited thePaseo de Gran CanariaAnd thePaseo de Canarias, whichThey are located in the heart of the urban area and in what was formerly Calle Real del Centro. The beauty of Firgas lies in visiting “the Atlantic Balcony”, because it has the most beautiful views of the ocean, from all over the north, east and west ofGran Canaria.
Stop at: Puerto de las Nieves
Puerto de Las Nieves is the coastal area of the municipality of Agaete. It has now become the main maritime connection between Gran Canaria and Tenerife. It is a picturesque and charming fishing village on the north coast of Gran Canaria. It has a typical Canarian atmosphere and character with surprising cliffs.
More info
What to bring- Comfortable shoes and clothing adapted to the season.
Meeting point and return
| Pick-up point | 20:30 | Hotel Barceló Margaritas |  |
| Pick-up point | 20:40 | Hotel Occidental Las Palmas | |
| Pick-up point | 20:40 | Hotel Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel | |
