San Telmo Hermitage – 500 years of history
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…
Tranvía de Las Palmas – the story of a Canarian tram
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…
Tren Vertebrado – a failed Canarian attempt
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…
History of RIU hotels in Gran Canaria
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…
Faro Maspalomas – the guardian of the coast
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….
Finca San Rafael – the sad fate of one farm
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 – a tip for a trip
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,…
Flags of Gran Canaria
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….
Quesería La Gloria goat farm and cheese factory – a tip for a trip
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…
Los Berrazales Spa
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…
The oldest hotel in the south of Gran Canaria
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 inhabitants of the Canary Islands
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…
EC-BBT – history of one aircraft
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…
Simply Néstor
Néstor Martín-Fernandez de la Torre was born on 7 February 1887 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. He died just a day before his 51st birthday, 6 February 1938 also…
Hotel Santa Catalina, the legend of Las Palmas
There are few hotels in the world that are so marked in the history of the city and the country in which they are located, such as the Santa Catalina…
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