Hiking routes in Gran Canaria and natural tourist attractions
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Roque Nublo: Gran Canaria’s greatest geographical landmark
Roque Nublo is situated within the rural park of the same name. It has existed since ancient times and is now considered a symbol of Gran Canaria.
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Maspalomas Dunes: a mini desert by the sea
The 400-hectare area comprising the Maspalomas Dunes holds Special Natural Reserve status and is one of the world’s most unique landscapes.
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Arguineguín: a tourist hub with a small-town feel
The traditional fishing town of Arguineguín in an attractive tourist destination that has nonetheless clung fast to its Canarian identity.
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Caldera de Bandama: discover life inside a volcano
The Caldera de Bandama is one of the most impressive landscape features on Gran Canaria, bringing together geology, ethnography and biology in one place.
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Presa de las Niñas: one of Gran Canaria’s most comprehensive recreation areas
Presa de las Niñas is a beautiful artificial lake and recreation area in the southern part of the island. It is perfect for enjoying a swim and having a picnic.
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The Guayadeque Ravine: ancestral heritage and stunning nature
Guayadeque Ravine winds through the eastern part of Gran Canaria. Come discover cave dwellings, indigenous settlements and endemic flora and fauna.
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Cenobio de Valerón: Gran Canaria’s immense pantry
The island’s early inhabitants excavated Cenebio de Valerón, a network of cavities where they stored the fruits of the harvest over the winter months.
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Natural pools on Gran Canaria: an alternative way of taking a swim
One of the best things about Gran Canaria’s coastline is the opportunity to enjoy swimming in the sea but in the safety of a pool.
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Doramas Rural Park: a laurel forest kingdom
Doramas Rural Park (Parque Rural de Doramas) unfolds across 3,500 hectares of land and contains one of the largest laurel forests on Gran Canaria.
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The Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo: a verdant Noah’s Arc
The Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo is a canopy of extremely rare and beautiful plant species. Come explore and be blown away by its sheer beauty.