The Towns and Villages of Gran Canaria

Telde, while not the prettiest of Gran Canaria’s towns, does have a very attractive Historic Quarter – The Barrio de San Francisco.This formerly agricultural area, has become Gran Canaria’s second biggest town with a population of around 100,000.  Barrio de … Continued

Agaete is a small town in the north-west of Gran Canaria and Puerto de las Nieves is a neighbouring Fishing Village. AgaeteOf note in Agaete itself is the Iglesia de La Concepción (Church of the Conception), which dates back to … Continued

This Town, located to the west of Las Palmas, is dominated by the Neo-Gothic Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (Church of St. John the Baptist). Such is it’s grandeur, that it is colloquially known as the Cathedral of Arucas and … Continued

Teror is a Country Town set amongst gently rolling green hills and valleys and is relatively untouched by tourism. As many have commented, the name is not particularly apt for this slow-paced and verdant setting. The origins of the Town … Continued

The Village of Tejeda is located close to the centre of the Island at an altitude of just over 1000 meters. The main activity here and in the surrounding countryside is the cultivation of Almonds and Fruit. In the centre … Continued