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Buracas Drago Grove

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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PyrenäenTomTom

August 28, 2021

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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

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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 …

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Markus

November 22, 2025

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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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Elevation 580 m

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