Discuss Gran Canaria is synonymous with imagining yourself under an umbrella on one of its wonderful beaches, because can we talk about it without mentioning its splendid crystal clear water beaches?
And it is that we are closer than we think our particular «Caribbean», but we haven't quite seen it yet. In this article that I present to you today, I will give you 7 reasons to visit Gran Canaria, although there are many more clear. Among those 7 I am going to mention 4 places that you should not miss if you travel to the islands. Prepared? Ready? Well let's take off!
1. The lime trees of Moya
Don't you know what the Tilos de Moya are? Is a Natural reserve that covers the municipalities of Santa María de Guía and Moya, in Gran Canaria. In it we can hike through a lush and mysterious forest of Canary Island laurel (a type of subtropical forest) whose trees are always green.
If we walk through this forest it will give us the feeling of being little gnomes because its trees are very tall and we will always be accompanied by the humming of birds such as robins or chau-chau.
It is a forest that is a must visit and more if you like long walks through charming places and full of greenery.
2. Enjoy your sunsets
We can assure you that wherever you are in Gran Canaria you will be able to enjoy its splendid sunsets. Because they are all pretty, they all have one different light and because as we all know, there they enjoy almost the whole year, if not the whole year, the best climates that can occur.
3. Learn to surf
It could be said that in Gran Canaria, one of the most typical sports is surfing. Have you ever thought of starting to practice it? Well, if you are there, it is your perfect time for it. It could be said that surfing is the national sport of the area along with the windsurf and kitesurfing.
In Gran Canaria, day after day you will be able to find good waves, and also see the most veteran surfers in the area surfing, who live this sport with the total adrenaline and freedom that it gives them.
Personally, I think it is one of those sports that you have to try at least once in your life. Are we going to buy the table?
4. Arucas, the cradle of blue stone and pirate rum
The best of Arucas is its historic center where you can see great architectural works of unusual beauty and splendor. Perhaps, what impresses you the most is the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista, which dates from 1909 and has great value both as an architectural piece and for the inhabitants of Arucas. It rises above all the surrounding buildings, making its facade even more majestic. But we must not forget to mention places like the Town Halls and Municipal market, New Theater neoclassical style dating from 1906 and the Arehucas Rum Factory, founded in 1884.
If, on the other hand, you are eager for tranquility and rest, its beaches are perfect for resting. The main beaches of Arucas are the following: Bañaderos-El Puertillo Beach and San Andrés beach. Both of them are sand and rock but not for that reason they are badly conditioned for bathing, quite the contrary, you can enjoy a refreshing bath with both surveillance services and showers.
5. The colorful town of Agüimes
We recommend a visit to this peculiar town because we are convinced that Will not leave you indifferent. Cultural activities, good gastronomy, traditional buildings and incredible beaches make this town a unique place not only to visit from time to time, but also to stay there for life.
In Agüimes we highlight:
- Su Parish Temple of San Sebastián.
- Su Agüimes Interpretation Center, that the perfect place you have to go if you want to know everything related to this town: from its architectural, artistic and historical characteristics of the Old Town to the types of different buildings that exist or existed in it, such as peasant houses , of bourgeois, artisan workshops, hermitages, churches, convents, deposits, etc.
6. The best place to gaze at the stars
Those fans of astronomy will find in Gran Canaria the possibility of contemplating "its stars" under the best conditions: high peaks, clean, clear and dark skies and very little wind always present.
In addition to these conditions, you have a Temisas Astronomical Observatory or Roque Saucillo Astronomical Center, both with an extensive calendar of activities throughout the year to provide the star fan with their observation and everything they should know about them.
7. Las Canteras beach
On the beach of Las Canteras you will find what is possibly the best urban beach in the area.
Las Canteras beach stretches along the bay, and is like a sand spit that runs for several kilometers and is known as the changing beach. Who visit it, They say that every day seems like a different beachIf you went on a Monday and you go again the next day, a Tuesday, you will find a totally new beach that is different from the one you saw the day before. And how is that? We do not know! But what better way to find out than by visiting it?
We only know that it remains in the same place, but with a different charm.
We hope and hope that this article has given you that little push if you still don't know Gran Canaria to visit it, and if not, what more reasons do you need?