Welcome to Gran Canaria

The island of Gran Canaria, also called a miniature continent, offers endless possibilities to make your stay there an unforgettable experience. The routes that we propose are centered in the Northwest region, as well as in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, although we can design other alternatives of your choice 

Agaete ... A different look

Agaete is a municipality in the northwest of the island of Gran Canaria, a former pre-Hispanic settlement of great relevance as evidenced by the large number of archaeological finds that exist in this area. Its Puerto de Las Nieves was the place from where the Castilians conquered the island of Gran Canaria in the 16th century. Today, Agaete has three different spaces to visit: the town, the valley and the port of Las Nieves, all three represented on the proposed route.

We will visit:

* The Hermitage of Our Lady of Las Nieves, (16th century). Fernández de Lugo, conqueror of the island, always carried an image of the Virgen de las Nieves, which gave its name to the small port of Agaete.

* The Church of La Concepción. This monumental church dates from 1874, date on which it was built to replace the primitive building that was destroyed because of a devastating fire. It stands out for its elements made of red stonework that contrasts with the white of its facade, its large dimensions and for its eclectic character. Inside it houses a Flemish triptych attributed to Joos Van Cleve of great artistic value.

* The Museum of La Rama, where the history of one of the main popular festivals of the entire Canary Islands is shown. Festivals linked to traditions inherited from the pre-Hispanic settlers, such as the most popular in the Canary Islands, the Fiesta de la Rama, in which the ancient settlers claimed water from their gods in times of drought; all descended from their settlements on the summits, with tree branches, in a dizzying religious dance, heading to the seashore.

* The Huerto de Las Flores, a small botanical garden that houses more than one hundred different species from the five continents. Its roots date back to s. XIX. Its creators, members of a prominent family of Agaete, returned from their trips around the world with cuttings and tree seeds.

* The Town Hall and the Cultural Center of the Villa, two examples of houses of the Canary bourgeoisie of the nineteenth century, with typical island flavor and examples of traditional Canarian architecture. In both cases they retain some elements of remarkable architectural interest, such as the inner courtyard around which the different units are distributed, following the style of traditional Canarian architecture.

* The Archaeological Site of Maipés, former pre-Hispanic cemetery. One of the most important in Gran Canaria, which attests to the importance of Agaete as a pre-Hispanic settlement

* A coffee plantation and cellar. Visit that runs under the shade of orange, mango, guava, avocados ..., enjoying the beautiful views of the Agaete Valley, and where we will also taste the typical products of the area.

Price: 24 € p.p

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Galdar first capital of the island

Without a doubt, Gáldar turns out to be an important municipality due to its history. Currently, Gáldar is considered a Royal City because of its historical relationship with the Spanish monarchs and former aboriginal monarchs. It is also a municipality rich in culture as the Canarian people called in the past as Corte de los Guanartemes, as evidenced by its great pre-Hispanic heritage, and shortly after proclaiming the first capital of Gran Canaria, a historical past that is reflected in the proud and proud feeling of its inhabitants.

The city center, declared a Historic Site in 1981, retains several notable buildings.

We will visit:

* The Church of Santiago de Gáldar, one of the most beautiful temples in the Canary Islands, which goes through being the bridge between the Baroque style and the first neoclassicism of the Archipelago, and which houses interesting works of art such as the Green Stack, where they received the baptism the first conquered canaries and located in the Museum of Sacred Art, along with many more pieces of considerable artistic value. The construction of the temple began on May 23, 1778.

* The old Town Hall, built on an old building from the s. XVIII and where one of the oldest dragoon specimens of Gran Canaria is guarded, documented as early as 1718. This native tree, linked to the history of the Islands from its first settlers, has in this specimen of more than three hundred years a magnificent and spectacular representative.

* The Municipal Theater (1912-2012) that came to replace the old theater founded by Queen Elizabeth II, has completed its first centenary. The building located in the heart of the historic artistic complex of the municipality of Gáldar, stood on one of the two oldest theaters in Gran Canaria. After endless reforms, the property has managed to become a great artistic work at this most recent stage, thanks to beautiful works such as La Revelora, by the painter Pepe Dámaso.

* The so-called "Plaza Grande", one of the most beautiful corners of the Canary Islands, with its Araucarias characteristics and its centuries-old copies of Laurels that grow on the walks that surround the romantic fountain, make up one of the best examples of Alameda s. XIX in the Canary Islands.

The Casino de Gáldar, attached to the square of the church of Santiago, the recoleta placita de Santa Lucía, houses an eclectic style building, but of an undoubted beauty and as a sign of identity of the municipality.

* In the Museum of Antonio Padrón, a permanent exhibition of the work of this indigenous painter from Galicia is exhibited, which is inspired by the pre-Hispanic period and popular culture. In this regionalist building that was the painter's study, more than one hundred works of which he is considered one of the most prominent artists of the avant-garde movements in the Archipelago in the twentieth century are guarded.

The Municipal Market or Recova de Gáldar, built around 1945, is the only one of the municipal markets that continues to operate in the north of Gran Canaria, known for its special atmosphere with the local population doing their day-to-day shopping and for the variety of products that are counted on, moreover, it promotes more traditional food with the variety of its local products. The entrance and main door retain the original iron bars and inside, covering the back wall, is the work of the Galician artist Diego Higueras.

The Green House of Aguilar (s XVIII), declared assets of cultural interest, is a beautiful example of traditional Canarian domestic architecture, with its typical Canarian courtyard, currently the headquarters of the School of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Gáldar.

Price: 35 €  p.p

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Northern Treasures

We invite you to discover the hidden treasures of the North of Gran Canaria.

The visit includes:

* A tour of Santa María de Guía to get to know its old town, declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1982, in which its Parish Church stands out, which preserves in its interior works by the sculptor Luján Pérez. This city, in which history is breathed, cradle of great artists and with that great heritage value, is also a place where centuries-old traditions are maintained and revived, such as the elaboration of the famous Flower Cheese to which we will dedicate a visit.

* We will continue the visit in the city of Gáldar, the commercial area of ​​the region and the first capital of the island and whose Historic center was declared a Historic Site in 1981. There we will approach the pre-Hispanic history of Gran Canaria, and visit the most emblematic buildings of the city, along with its century-old dragon tree.

We will finish our visit in Agaete, visiting the Puerto de Las Nieves, a seaside town with beautiful beaches and spectacular sunsets that make it a privileged corner in the area.

Price: 40 € p.p

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Flavors of Gran Canaria

Discover the gastronomic wonders offered by the island of Gran Canaria.

In this route we will discover the famous Flor de Guía Cheese, the culinary product par excellence of this area, of centuries-old tradition and a unique elaboration with which that special flavor is achieved. It is also essential to know the Canarian wines, made with native and endemic varieties unique in the world; Miraculous wines that originate from vineyards grown on a soil that was once covered with lava. We will also know the famous Canarian banana, especially the Gáldar banana, the most representative flavor of our area, with its large plantations that have been changing the landscape of this region since the 19th century. Of course, the Agaete coffee, which is grown under the shade of orange, mango, guava and avocado, which makes this visit as comfortable, as well as essential to learn about the uniqueness of this unique coffee in Spain. And we will enjoy the typical sweets of the area, with centuries of history and elaborated today in a traditional way

All accompanied by a cultural tour through the history of each city

Price: 40 € p.p

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