Gran Canaria (2023)

Directions
between the stone walls the path leads down into the caldera. Below we come across a crumbling homestead on a eucalyptus tree. A dilapidated tree press bears witness to better times. After our round through the lush vegetation we climb up again. At the top we go left to the golf course, along the edge of which we get to the upper circuit.

Roque Nublo is considered the symbol of Gran Canaria and measures about 80 meters high. In the time of the Guanches it was a sacred mountain, and as such, they built a place of worship at its foot where sacrifices were made to the Sun god.
It is worth a visit. Just the way there is already very beautiful. Also, from above there are good views of other nearby rock monoliths.
Tip: early in the morning there are usually not so many people. We were almost the only visitors and we were able to enjoy Roque Nublo without problems :-)

Tamadaba Peak is a rocky outcrop located at 1443 meters high. As you can imagine, it gives its name to the Tamadaba Natural Park. On clear days it offers beautiful views.

The Pico de las Nieves, with its 1956 meters, is the highest point on the island.
However, you can only access the viewpoint that is a little below the top, as it is located in a small military zone and is not accessible.

Large living cave in the Fortaleza Grande, which can be comfortably walked through upright.

Every imaginary path through the history of Gran Canaria should begin in Santa Ana Square, which stretches out like a beating heart in the Vegueta district. It used to be known as Freedom and Constitution Square, but it has always been the city's main square.The cathedral with its tall towers rises on top of it, the architectural complex of which is a witness and symbol of what happened in the past centuries.The namesake of the square is Saint Anne, to whom the cathedral is dedicated. Solemn processions took place around the square in the open air as early as 1539. They were always a stronghold of enjoyment and relaxation for the visitors, who watched the action in the shade of the palm trees, surrounded by the lively and harmonious trot of the horses.The Santa Ana square is not only a witness of the past, but also symbolizes it in all its splendor and with its adjacent buildings. The square merged with the surrounding buildings into an inseparable unit.For centuries, Santa Ana Square was the preferred place for the city's important celebrations and events such as the Easter processions or the founding celebrations of Las Palmas on June 24th. Over the centuries, the square has benefited from various renovation and beautification works.las-palmas-24.com/index.php?sehenswuerdheiten-las-palmas-platz-santa-ana

According to the travel guide, this is where the final battle between the Spanish conquistadors and the natives took place

Was a lot easier to walk than I thought it would be. By late Saturday afternoon we had the little Barranco almost to ourselves and finding a parking space wasn't a problem either. Worthwhile and great for photos, but seeing it once is enough

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