Parks in Gran Canaria

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Reserva Natural Especial de las Dunas de Maspalomas

A special nature reserve protecting the dune field of Maspalomas, in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, with some 400 hectares of moving sand. It also takes in the lagoon of La Charca at the edge of the system. This is a protected area in its own right and should not be mistaken for the bathing beach.

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Cactualdea Park

A large cactus-focused botanical park in La Aldea de San Nicolás, on the west of Gran Canaria, home to one of the biggest succulent collections in the archipelago.

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Cactualdea Park

A large cactus-focused botanical park in La Aldea de San Nicolás, on the west of Gran Canaria, home to one of the biggest succulent collections in the archipelago.

Parque San Telmo

The oldest public park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the edge of Triana and steps from its main shopping street. Inside stand the Ermita de San Telmo, a tiled modernist kiosk and a bandstand where the municipal band performs. Tall Indian laurels shade most of the square, and the central walk with its benches makes it a place to sit down in the middle of the city. The San Telmo bus interchange is right next door, so public transport leaves you at the gate.

Parque San Telmo

The oldest public park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, on the edge of Triana and steps from its main shopping street. Inside stand the Ermita de San Telmo, a tiled modernist kiosk and a bandstand where the municipal band performs. Tall Indian laurels shade most of the square, and the central walk with its benches makes it a place to sit down in the middle of the city. The San Telmo bus interchange is right next door, so public transport leaves you at the gate.

Parque Doramas

Urban park of some 50,000 square metres in the Ciudad Jardín district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, laid out in terraces linked by steps and walkways. It sits between the Museo Néstor, the Pueblo Canario and the Hotel Santa Catalina, so it slots easily into a walk that takes in all three. Canary Island flora sets the tone: palms, dragon trees and large ficus that shade the paths. Inside there is a children's play area and a small open-air auditorium.

Parque Doramas

Urban park of some 50,000 square metres in the Ciudad Jardín district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, laid out in terraces linked by steps and walkways. It sits between the Museo Néstor, the Pueblo Canario and the Hotel Santa Catalina, so it slots easily into a walk that takes in all three. Canary Island flora sets the tone: palms, dragon trees and large ficus that shade the paths. Inside there is a children's play area and a small open-air auditorium.

Parque de Santa Catalina

The best known urban park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, laid out between the port and Las Canteras beach. Terraces, trees and flower beds fill an open space that a good part of the city crosses every day. It is the main stage of the carnival and the Museo Elder stands within its grounds.

Parque de Santa Catalina

The best known urban park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, laid out between the port and Las Canteras beach. Terraces, trees and flower beds fill an open space that a good part of the city crosses every day. It is the main stage of the carnival and the Museo Elder stands within its grounds.

Barranco de Guayadeque

Green ravine with cave houses, cave restaurants and rich aboriginal heritage.

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Barranco de Guayadeque

Green ravine with cave houses, cave restaurants and rich aboriginal heritage.

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Charco Azul (Agaete)

A waterfall-fed natural pool among cliffs at El Risco, western Gran Canaria, reached by a short scenic walk. A popular bathing spot on the island's west coast.

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Charco Azul (Agaete)

A waterfall-fed natural pool among cliffs at El Risco, western Gran Canaria, reached by a short scenic walk. A popular bathing spot on the island's west coast.

Roque Bentayga

A Natural Monument at 1404 m in the Tejeda caldera, a rock sacred to the ancient Canarians with rock-cut granaries and funerary caves on its slopes.

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Roque Bentayga

A Natural Monument at 1404 m in the Tejeda caldera, a rock sacred to the ancient Canarians with rock-cut granaries and funerary caves on its slopes.

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino

18th-century neoclassical basilica dedicated to the patron saint of Gran Canaria, the island's spiritual and pilgrimage heart.

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino

18th-century neoclassical basilica dedicated to the patron saint of Gran Canaria, the island's spiritual and pilgrimage heart.

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Parroquia de San Sebastián de Agüimes

18th-century neoclassical church regarded as one of Gran Canaria's architectural jewels, at the heart of the historic centre of Agüimes.

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Parroquia de San Sebastián de Agüimes

18th-century neoclassical church regarded as one of Gran Canaria's architectural jewels, at the heart of the historic centre of Agüimes.

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Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas

Imposing neo-Gothic church of volcanic stone in the old town of Arucas, popularly known as the Cathedral of Arucas.

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas

Imposing neo-Gothic church of volcanic stone in the old town of Arucas, popularly known as the Cathedral of Arucas.

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Los Charcones de Banaderos

Blue Flag volcanic natural pools on the Arucas coast, with warm water and abundant marine life.

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Los Charcones de Banaderos

Blue Flag volcanic natural pools on the Arucas coast, with warm water and abundant marine life.

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Piscinas Naturales del Agujero

Volcanic natural pools on the Galdar coast, made up of several pools of varying depth much loved by locals.

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Piscinas Naturales del Agujero

Volcanic natural pools on the Galdar coast, made up of several pools of varying depth much loved by locals.

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Charco de San Lorenzo

A set of conditioned saltwater natural pools on the Moya coast, with access stairs, showers and a broad sunbathing area.

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Charco de San Lorenzo

A set of conditioned saltwater natural pools on the Moya coast, with access stairs, showers and a broad sunbathing area.

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Catedral de Santa Ana

Cathedral in Vegueta, the main church of the Canaries and a Las Palmas symbol.

Catedral de Santa Ana

Cathedral in Vegueta, the main church of the Canaries and a Las Palmas symbol.

Ermita de San Antonio Abad

Historic Vegueta hermitage where tradition says Columbus prayed, on the spot where the city was founded.

Ermita de San Antonio Abad

Historic Vegueta hermitage where tradition says Columbus prayed, on the spot where the city was founded.