Maspalomas – Gran Canaria Trip Overview
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We guarantee some of the most impressive views over the diverse landscape of Gran Canaria: green valleys, steep mountains and beautiful villages.
If you want to visit the whole island in one day with a licensed tour guide and learn about the island´s history, orography, climate and much more, then this is the ideal tour for you.
You will gaze upon the Valley of a thousand Palms from Mirador Degollada de Las Yeguas, stroll the beautiful streets of Fataga among typical canarian white houses, be amazed by the majestic Roque Nublo, have a panoramic view over the mountains from Pico de Las Nieves, taste the most authentic local products at Cruz de Tejeda local market and visit the magnificent church of San Juan in Arucas, carved in volcanic rock by hand. Book now!
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Maspalomas – Gran Canaria, Spain
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Maspalomas – Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain
Are you looking for a tour without commercial stops that delivers great value for the price?
Do you also want to see the most scenic landscapes and the most beautiful villages of Gran Canaria in one day?
Search no more!
We guarantee some of the most impressive views over the diverse landscape of Gran Canaria: green valleys, steep mountains and beautiful villages.
If you want to visit the whole island in one day with a licensed tour guide and learn about the island´s history, orography, climate and much more, then this is the ideal tour for you.
You will gaze upon the Valley of a thousand Palms from Mirador Degollada de Las Yeguas, stroll the beautiful streets of Fataga among typical canarian white houses, be amazed by the majestic Roque Nublo, have a panoramic view over the mountains from Pico de Las Nieves, taste the most authentic local products at Cruz de Tejeda local market and visit the magnificent church of San Juan in Arucas, carved in volcanic rock by hand. Book now!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mirador Degollada De La Yegua, Gc-60, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria Spain
Here we can enjoy views of the semi desertlike vegetation typical of the lower areas of the Canaries, with the common “tabaibal-cardonal” plants that abound here. The sweet “tabaiba” (Euphorbia balsamifera) is characteristic of this area, and produces a rubber sap with a slight burning sensation which when dry used to be used as a chewing gum ; while the other dominating species, the “cardón” (Euphorbia canariensis), with its cactus like appearance and strong rubbery sap, has played an important role in the maintaining of the biodiversity, as its interior allows other plants to prosper which otherwise would be eaten by flocks that have been grazing in this ecosystem for many years. The landscape at the bottom of the ravine features the Canary Palm tree (Phoenix canariensis) which has been an ever present in this ravine and the surrounding areas.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fataga, Fataga, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Visitors coming here will be greeted by the green Valley of Fataga, a sumptuous garden of pine trees, a striking contrast to the peaceful and delicious spot made up of the well preserved little whitewashed village houses. These houses line narrow little streets that cross-cross the centre, adorned by a plethora of colourful flowers. Fataga is a hamlet of bright walls and welcoming tiled roofs, and narrow pebbled streets. It also features tiny family orchard allotments, with flowers in the windows and on the side of pavements, and on hanging on low walls. It is a pleasant spot for strolling along, alongside water irrigation channels, as you while away the time listening to the tinkling of water and the ringing of the church bells.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roque Nublo, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria Spain
Take pictures of the iconic rock formation.
Stop At: Pico de las Nieves, Gran Canaria Spain
Take pictures from the highest point of the island
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cruz de Tejeda, Cruz de Tejeda, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Here we will have a lunch break. You can also taste a wide range of canarian products such as cheese, almond sweets, honey rum and many more.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Teror, Teror, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Teror is a place of pilgrimage for all the residents of Gran Canaria, as the municipality holds in its Basilica the statue of the Virgen del Pino, Patron of the Diocese of the Canary Islands. La Plaza de Teror is the nerve centre of the town. From here it is possible to view the typical balconies of the Canary Islands architecture that adorn a large part of the municipality. This large square, as well as being the place of entry to the Basilica, is a central part of the historic centre of the municipality.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casco Historico de Arucas, Arucas, 35400, Gran Canaria Spain
The city of Arucas is a district that offers important architectural and urban assets. The city centre, declared a site of historic-artistic interest, is a place visitors must not fail to see.
The Parish Church of San Juan Bautista the leading architectural and social monument in the municipality. It was built entirely in Arucas stone by local master masons, and it dates from 1909. Apart from the wealth of the carved stone columns and column heads, there are also some beautiful stained glass windows, the works of Canary Island painter Cristobal Hernandez de Quintana, and an extraordinary carving of the Reclining Christ, by Manuel Ramos.
Duration: 1 hour