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Top Natural and Cultural Sites in Gran Canaria

A collection of Gran Canaria's most notable landmarks, including natural reserves, beaches, historical sites, and viewpoints across the island

Maspalomas Dunes
Maspalomas Dunes

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain

400-hectare natural reserve with sand dunes, beach, lake, and palm grove.

Las Canteras Beach
Las Canteras Beach

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

This three-kilometer beach features a natural volcanic rock barrier that creates calm waters. The sand is golden, and marine life inhabits the reef area.

Puerto de Mogan
Puerto de Mogan

Mogan, Gran Canaria, Spain

A white-walled coastal port with marina facilities, featuring traditional fishing boats alongside modern yachts in Mediterranean-style canals.

Roque Nublo
Roque Nublo

Tejeda, Gran Canaria, Spain

Volcanic rock formation rising 80 meters high in the center of Gran Canaria, standing at 1,814 meters above sea level. A symbol of the island.

Casa de Colon
Casa de Colon

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Museum dedicated to Canarian and American cultures.

Pico de las Nieves
Pico de las Nieves

Gran Canaria, Spain

Highest peak of Gran Canaria at 1,950 meters. From the summit, visitors can observe Tenerife's Mount Teide on clear days.

San Juan Bautista Church
San Juan Bautista Church

Arucas, Gran Canaria, Spain

This Gothic church was built between 1909 and 1977 using dark volcanic blocks from local quarries. Its towers rise 60 meters high.

Nuestra Señora del Pino Basilica
Nuestra Señora del Pino Basilica

Teror, Gran Canaria, Spain

A neoclassical church built in the 18th century. The basilica features twin towers and stands as a primary religious site for the Canary Islands.

Guayadeque Ravine
Guayadeque Ravine

Gran Canaria, Spain

15-kilometer natural monument with aboriginal caves.

Bandama Caldera
Bandama Caldera

Gran Canaria, Spain

Volcanic crater with 1,000-meter diameter and 200-meter depth.

Palmitos Park
Palmitos Park

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain

This subtropical park features a collection of exotic birds, archipelago animals, and botanical gardens with over 2000 palm trees.

Poem of the Sea
Poem of the Sea

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

The aquarium showcases marine species in 35 different tanks across an area of 12,000 square meters divided into three thematic zones.

Maspalomas Lighthouse
Maspalomas Lighthouse

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain

This lighthouse, built in 1890, stands 56 meters tall and is located between the beach and the natural dunes of Maspalomas.

Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden
Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

This 27-hectare botanical garden contains more than 500 endemic plant species from the Canary Islands and a research center.

Arehucas Rum Distillery
Arehucas Rum Distillery

Arucas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Founded in 1884, this distillery produces local rum and offers tours of the facilities with product tastings and an exhibition of old machinery.

Vegueta Historic District
Vegueta Historic District

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Medieval center of Las Palmas with cobblestone streets, 15th-century religious buildings, and houses with colorful façades typical of Canarian architecture.

Triana Street
Triana Street

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Main commercial artery of Las Palmas lined with 19th-century buildings, featuring shops, cafés, and art nouveau buildings.

Castle of Light
Castle of Light

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

15th-century military fortress converted into a museum presenting archaeological collections and contemporary art exhibitions in its vaulted rooms.

Alfredo Kraus Auditorium
Alfredo Kraus Auditorium

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Modern cultural center built in 1997 facing Las Canteras beach, hosting concerts, operas, and dance performances.

Cuatro Puertas Archaeological Site
Cuatro Puertas Archaeological Site

Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain

Set of caves carved into the mountain by the Canarian aborigines, including dwellings, granaries, and ceremonial spaces.

Los Tiles Natural Reserve
Los Tiles Natural Reserve

Moya, Gran Canaria, Spain

Protected forest area containing a concentration of endemic laurels from the Canaries and a network of hiking trails.

Huerto de las Flores Garden
Huerto de las Flores Garden

Agaete, Gran Canaria, Spain

19th-century botanical garden displaying local and tropical plants, located in the historic district of Agaete.

Tamadaba Natural Park
Tamadaba Natural Park

Agaete, Gran Canaria, Spain

7500-hectare forest area comprising Canarian pines and volcanic rock cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Inagua Natural Reserve
Inagua Natural Reserve

Gran Canaria, Spain

3920-hectare protected area home to Canarian pines, giant lizards, and several endemic plant species of the Canary Islands.

Azuaje Natural Reserve
Azuaje Natural Reserve

Firgas, Gran Canaria, Spain

61-hectare valley characterized by a laurel forest, natural water springs, and hiking trails.

Cathedral of Santa Ana
Cathedral of Santa Ana

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Religious building constructed between 1500 and 1969 blending Gothic and Renaissance architecture, featuring two towers 60 meters high.

Cueva Pintada Museum
Cueva Pintada Museum

Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Spain

Archaeological site presenting a collection of Guanche rock paintings, with red and black geometric motifs dating from the pre-Hispanic period.

Cenobio de Valerón
Cenobio de Valerón

Santa María de Guía, Gran Canaria, Spain

Complex of 350 caves carved into the cliff, once a collective granary used by the Canary aborigines for storing cereals.

Güi Güi Beach
Güi Güi Beach

La Aldea de San Nicolas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Black sand beach located in a protected natural area, accessible only by boat or a 5-kilometer hiking trail.

Barranco de Las Vacas
Barranco de Las Vacas

Gran Canaria, Spain

Natural rock formation with visible geological strata and patterns caused by erosion over millennia.

Elder Museum of Science and Technology
Elder Museum of Science and Technology

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Institution dedicated to modern science with interactive technology exhibitions and practical demonstrations to understand scientific principles.

Maspalomas Botanical Park
Maspalomas Botanical Park

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain

Garden featuring a collection of cacti, endemic Canarian plants, and plant species adapted to the subtropical climate.

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