San Bartolomé de Tirajana

San Bartolomé de Tirajana extends over 333 square kilometers, making it the largest municipality on Gran Canaria, with landscapes ranging from mountains to coastal areas.

The Church of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, consecrated in 1922, features a basilica floor plan and houses an effigy of San Bartolomé acquired between 1783 and 1787.

The municipality encompasses the beach resorts of Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, and San Agustín, while its mountain capital Tunte maintains traditional Canarian architecture.

Tourist information offices throughout the municipality provide guidance about local transportation, accommodations, and recreational activities in both coastal and mountain areas.

The Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve contains a 4-square-kilometer dune system adjacent to a 5.6-kilometer beach, creating a distinct ecological environment.

Location: Las Palmas

Capital city: San Bartolomé de Tirajana

Elevation above the sea: 1,900 m

Part of: Mancomunitat Intermunicipal del Sur-Oeste de Gran Canaria, Mancomunidad de Municipios de las Medianías de Gran Canaria

Shares border with: Agüimes, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, Vega de San Mateo, Tejeda, Mogán

Website: https://maspalomas.com

GPS coordinates: 27.92543,-15.57258

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01