Monument to Miguel de Unamuno in Artenara
There is a monument in the mountain town of Artenara, which is also a beautiful view of the Tejeda caldera. The monument symbolizes the Spanish writer and philosopher of Generation…
There is a monument in the mountain town of Artenara, which is also a beautiful view of the Tejeda caldera. The monument symbolizes the Spanish writer and philosopher of Generation…
During your visit to the island of Lanzarote, you will be accompanied at every step by the legacy of the most famous Canarian architect, César Manrique. You can read about…
La Graciosa is a Spanish island belonging to the province of Las Palmas, in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. It forms part of the Chinijo archipelago together with…
In the 17th to 19th centuries, the snow on the peaks of Gran Canaria was nothing special. It has been snowing heavily on the island’s peaks every year for at…
The city of Agüimes is characterized mainly by narrow streets, many of which are so narrow that hardly one can pass through them. Another characteristic feature is the bronze statues…
On Sunday, March 27, 1977, two giant Boeing 747s collided directly on the runway in the Canary Islands. No one survived from the Dutch plane, 61 people were rescued from…
Las Palmas – Vegueta At the time of the conquest of the Canary Islands by the Spaniards, representatives of the Catholic Church, which was and still is the dominant religious…
Alfredo Kraus, full name Alfredo Kraus Trujillo, was born on November 24, 1927 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. He is considered one of the world’s best lyrical tenors in the…
Güi Güi beach, also called Guigui or Guguy, is located in the westernmost part of the island of Gran Canaria in the territory of La Aldea de San Nicolás. This…
The Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden is located on the island of Gran Canaria, in the village of Tafira, just a few kilometers from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This…
Mojos can be classified into two large families according to the ingredients used: green mojo and red mojo. The most common green mojo, which is most used for fish, is…
Maspalomas is a tourist town in the south of Gran Canaria, stretching from El Berriel Sports Airport in the east to Pasito Blanco Harbor in the west. The city also…
As you walk through Las Palmas to San Telmo Park, you are sure to be surprised at the small church in the park. The history of the church of San…
Although it may sound unbelievable to many, 130 years ago the streets of Las Palmas blew a whistle and the noise and squeak of wheels on the rails. It was…
Rail transport in Gran Canaria has so far experienced two attempts at operation. The tram in Las Palmas has been pushed out by the development of bus transport. You can…
RIU hotels & resorts probably don’t need to be introduced to you. During its almost 70-year history, this hotel chain has established itself in 21 countries on 4 continents. The…
After several years of reconstruction, which cost almost 1.5 million euros, we finally had it in 2019. The lighthouse in Maspalomas – Faro Maspalomas has been reopened to the public….
The future of the San Rafael farm in La Higuera Canaria near Telde, even though the years go on, remains uncertain. It has been 16 years since Telde City Council…
Cuevas de La Audiencia are located on the right side of the state road from Agüimes to Temisas in a mountain called Risco Pintado. It is an exceptional archeological site,…
The national flag is one of the basic symbols of the state in every country. It is usually used to denote buildings in which state and local authorities are located….
Canary cheeses are known all over the world. Anyone who has had the opportunity to taste them will definitely confirm that they are very good. This is evidenced by the…
Gran Canaria has been attracting tourists for almost 150 years, not only because of its pleasant climate and constant temperatures, but also because of the beneficial effects of the local…
At the beginning of this article, we must go back to year 1961. At that time, only 33-year-old Alejandro del Castillo y Bravo de Laguna, together with his brother Pedro,…
The original Berber inhabitants of the Canary Islands are generally called the Guanches. As an independent nation, the Guanches no longer exist. They mixed with the Spanish settlers and together…
If you were on holiday in Gran Canaria, you probably noticed a four-engine aircraft shut down at the El Berriel Bay and Bahía Felíz resort from the highway or the…