✭ Excursions Gran Canaria tour highlights hiking Island trips

✭ Pictures Steep Cliffs "Anden Verden"

pictures: thomas.borstner@laspalmas24.com. »»»

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✭ The Cistern of Gran Canaria

Hiking and Exploring the Wet Jungle in the North of Gran Canaria. The Barranco Moya canyon also ends near the fisher village San Felipe. This steep, wet canyon which is also abundantly covered with vegetation is pervaded by cisterns and aqueducts which are still functioning today. In winter, during the raining season, one can even find many water falls there. This sight is a must for every person who loves the great outdoors! »»»

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✭ The Steep Canyon of The Original Inhabitants

Adventurous Experience at The Northern Coast of Gran Canaria. The 300 meter deep canyon Barranco Hormiguero begins right above the village San Felipe. A curvy street follows the steep slope around the canyon. The Cenobio Valeron, a cult site of the original inhabitants, is also located in the slopes of the canyon. A part of the canyon belongs to the mountain El Gallego on whose peak another archaeological excavation site is located, called Tagoror del Gallego. »»»

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✭ The Convention Places of The Original Inhabitants With a View Over The Northern Coast

Mysticism Between Galdar and San Felipe. The Tagoror del Gallego is one of the most spectacular archaeological records of the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria. The Tagoror del Gallego consists of six seats made out of stone which are situated in a spectacular manner on a hill between Galdar and Las Palmas. It is assumed that the original inhabitants held their ceremonies and conventions at this place. »»»

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✭ Caves „Morro del Verdugado“

A Historic Sight on The Hill Above San Felipe. These caves are located right on a hill behind the surfsports El Circo, Playa de Vagabundos and Pico del Paso. Also the surfcamp Surfguia 2 is located at the bottom of the 200 metre high hill. To access these caves one has to be adventurous, athletic and needs good shoes, because the caves are situated in the steep walls between the canyons Barranco de Moya and Barranco del Hormiguero. »»»

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✭ Original Inhabitants of Gran Canaria: Remains of The Village El Agujero

Welcome to the Canarios Village, One of the Most Distinguished Archaeological Excavations of This Culture. The coast of Galdar, known under the name “El Agujero”, was once a densely populated area by the Canarios, the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria. This fact is confirmed by the round foundation walls of their houses that are still preserved today. The necropolis, which is also located in this area, is a unique part of the pre-Spanish history of the Canary Islands and was once a sacred gravesite of the Canarios. The complex architecture of the necropolis mirrors the high social developments and the hierarchical structure of the culture. 43 skeletons, which were carefully excavated by archaeologists, got quite a lot of attention in the professional world. If guests want to find out more about this unique and mysterious culture they can visit the „Cuevas Pintadas“(= painted caves) in Galdar or the “Museo Canario” in Las Palmas. »»»

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✭ Original Inhabitants of Gran Canaria: The Cuevas Pintadas in Galdar

Cave paintings in the former Capital of canarian "aborigenes". Until the year 1862, the history and culture of the „Guanches“, the original inhabitants of Gran Canaria, lay idle. One reason was that only 200 of the 20.000 inhabitants were allowed to stay on the island after they have been converted to Christianity by the Spanish. The rest of the inhabitants were either murdered or sold as slaves.  »»»

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✭ Sardina – Fisher Village and Beach

Eating Ambrosial Meals and Relaxing While Looking at the Sunset on the North Coast of Gran Canaria. Sardina is an insider’s tip for everybody who loves fish dishes and people who seek the quiet and original aspect of Gran Canaria. From Galdar one has to take road GC-202 and after passing weird white tents (which are actually used to grow six different kinds of bananas) that extend over many kilometres along side the road, one will reach the idyllic Sardina. »»»

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✭ Parque Norte – Amusement Park

40.000 Square Metres of Exotic and Indigenous Flora and Fauna. North of the island, near the „Cueva Pintada“ and „El Cenobio Valeron“ (once a camp of the indigenous inhabitants with more than 300 caves), the Parque Norte is located. This amusement park is unique because the great outdoors is the main attraction. »»»

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✭ The Lighthouse "Faro de Sardina"

Krebsakrobatik, Fischen, einsame SträndeCrabs, Fish, Quiet Beaches, Fierce Waves and Rough Winds , wilde Wellen und ein rauher Wind oder kurz Faro de Sardina. Shortly before arriving in Sardina guests have the opportunity to make a right and go towards the “Faro de Sardina” (faro= lighthouse) which stands exposed on windy headland. There the ocean and the hectic life of Las Palmas seem far away. A path leads from the lighthouse to the bizarre volcanic rock formation where visitors can also look at dark-red crabs which hold on to the rocks with their pincers. »»»