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Buracas Drago Grove

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Buracas Drago Grove

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Buracas Drago Grove

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Location: Garafía, Isla De La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Buracas Drago Grove – Dragotal Dragon Trees loop from El Castillo

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2. Dragon Tree Circular Trail – Dragon Trees loop from El Castillo

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3. Buracas Drago Grove – Dragon Trees Trail loop from Las Tricias

3.54km

01:26

280m

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PyrenäenTomTom

August 28, 2021

Very nice section of the small circular hike to the dragon trees, organic finca aloe and the Cuevas Buracas. see tour: komoot.de/tour/469404667?ref=wtd

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Rainer & Petra

May 3, 2024

For the natives of the Canary Islands, the Dragos were sacred. They called the resin, which turns red when it comes into contact with air, dragon's blood. They used it for rituals, for incense, as a medicine and as an ingredient for embalming their dead. The Spanish conquerors quickly started trading in the precious dragon's blood, which was considered a panacea and an elixir of eternal youth. The fine ladies of Venice dyed their hair red with it. Their resin was also used as ink, for maintaining weapons and as varnish. They made shields for soldiers from the bark. The dragon tree populations declined alarmingly. The Dragos were literally bleeding out. Agriculture, livestock farming and construction activities also caused the dragon tree populations to dwindle.

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Markus

November 22, 2025

The dragon tree near Las Tricias is a striking plant, considered a symbol of the island of La Palma and holding special significance for the indigenous Guanches. It is known for its red "dragon's blood" sap, its sword-shaped leaves that grow like tufts on the branches, and its great age, which cannot be determined by counting tree rings. The area around Las Tricias is also known for the historic Guanche caves and an old gofio mill.

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Location: Garafía, Isla De La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain

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Buracas Drago Grove

1. Buracas Drago Grove – Dragotal Dragon Trees loop from El Castillo

2. Dragon Tree Circular Trail – Dragon Trees loop from El Castillo

3. Buracas Drago Grove – Dragon Trees Trail loop from Las Tricias

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