Botanical garden, Gran Canaria

Did you know that the closest “relative” of the Canary Island pine (Pinus canariensis), Pinus roxbourghii, is at home in the Himalaya? And that the Canarian pine is able to survive forest fires? Or that the Canaries house more than 500 endemic plant species (from A as Aeonim appendiculatum, E as Euphorbia canariensis to V as Viola cheiranthifolia)? The unique climate and geography of the Canary Islands have resulted in an extraordinary flora that can be explored in the Botanical…

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5 Places to discover in the North of Gran Canaria

1. ARUCAS Reason to visit: The beautiful city offers the perfect setting for a nice walk in the midst of interesting historical buildings. Attractions: You should visit the impressive neo-gothic cathedral “Parroquia de San Juan Bautista”. The cathedral was built from volcanic stone and with its 60 meter high tower it is the tallest church on the Canary Islands. Other attractions include the historic buildings of the old town hall and the “Heredad de Aguas de Arucas y Firgas”. The…

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4 reasons to choose the Salobre Golf Resort

1. WONDERFUL LOCATION IN THE SOUTH The Salobre Golf Resort is a little paradise in the south of Gran Canaria. The two golf courses (Salobre North and Salobre South) are surrounded by modern villas and the Sheraton Hotel. But the resort is not far away from the main attractions of the south – in just 10 car minutes you can reach the beautiful sandy beaches of Maspalomas and the nearest shopping center. Das Salobre Golf Resort ist ein kleines Paradies…

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Christmas on the beach – Belén de Arena, Gran Canaria

The Nativity scenes, called “Belenes”, are an important tradition in Spain and the Canary Islands. Their origins are found in the 14th century in Italy, where some churches were decorated with them, and then this custom spread to other Catholic countries, like Spain. Almost every household had its own lovingly constructed Nativity scene. Traditionally, the set up of the scenes started on 13 December and the baby Jesus was added on 25 December. But nowadays with the increased popularity of…

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5 places to visit – Gran Canaria

1. ROQUE NUBLO The Roque Nublo is one of the highest points of Gran Canaria. Especially known is its summit, which is crowned by a basalt rock and is considered the symbol of the island. The mountain has a volcanic origin and is located in a nature reserve in the municipio of Tejeda. The Roque Nublo is a popular hiking destination and is easily accessible via hiking trails. The climb is definitely worth it, because from the summit plateau you…

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