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Natural Park of Pilancones |
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Natural Park of Pilancones - Gran Canaria
The beautiful natural park of Pilancones is in the south region of the Island of Gran Canaria. It is a very beautiful park not only for its geological proprieties but also for its outstanding landscapes. High plains along with deep gorges carved into the rock are the protagonists of the sceneries that are breathtaking.
The entrance to the park is free and is from the village of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, it brings you directly to the main tourist destination of Maspalomas. A stop is recommended since it distinguishes the reserves and the other areas of considerable interest as the Rural Park of Nublo (it borders to the north), the protected area of Fataga (it borders with the East area) and the pine forest of Inagua.
The park of Pilancones has many pre-Hispanic ruins dated back millions of years ago, making it one of the oldest areas of the Island. Among the ruins you’ll admire the necropolis Arteara, the Canalizos of Chira, the Lomo de la Palma and Pedro Afenso, Gitagana, and many others.
The 6000 hectares of the reserve hosts a large botanical and animal heritage. The Queen of the flora is the pine forest of Pilancones where you can admire the great spotted woodpecker and blue chaffinch.
The Park is all this and much more so the best thing to do is to get your camera and start to discover it.
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Natural Park of Tamadaba - Gran Canaria
The natural park of Tamadaba in Gran Canaria is the demonstration of the immense natural heritage received from nature. Tamadaba, high 1,000 meters above the sea level and wide 7500 hectares, sees together different ecosystems of flora and fauna. Undisputed Queen of the reserve is the pine forests of Tirma and Tamadaba, perfectly preserved and fascinating.
Everything here is beautiful. Everywhere you look you’ll admire the wonders of nature: embankments, precipitous cliffs (often used by fearless climbers, a special permission must be given) gullies etc. The peak of Guayedra, the cliffs of Aden Greens and the corroded rocks have assumed different shapes during the years; shapes that recall strange and particular forms (such as the Finger of God).
Since the park is a protected reserve it hosts different species of flora and fauna as well as special animals like the blue chaffinch and the great spotted woodpecker. The vegetation is characterized by charming palm forests, cistus and taibabas (endemic species), and also the famous Cedar of the Canarias and the particular Daisy of the Teide.
The entrance is free and is situated in the town of San Nicolas de Tolentino. In the area there are several towns of historical and cultural interest such as Agaete and Artenara.
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 Gran Canaria - Itinerary
Who decides to visit the Gran Canaria Island will find a range of possibilities and options really varied. To avoid losing too much time as soon as you arrive the best thing to do is to draw in advance a flexible itinerary to be consulted once there. You can choose a location by the sea or decide to explore the vegetation of the mountainous areas or do both since the right balance is always in the middle.
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Gran Canaria - Itineraries Excursions |
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 Gran Canaria - Itineraries Excursions
Although Gran Canaria is considered the best place to relax as long as a fun and chaotic resorts this land offers also several opportunities for hiking. An example are the spectacular “Dunes of Maspalomas”. Whether you decide to move by feet or by bicycle, the possibilities are various ..... so go-ahead and explore!
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Gran Canaria - Itineraries Gastronomy |
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 Gran Canaria - Itineraries Gastronomy
FAST FOOD & TAKE AWAY
For an express lunch you can stop in one of various fast-food there are in the main tourist center of Gran Canaria and for who wants to try something new can taste one of the many “tapas” bar scattered on the island. While for those who wish to eat at home without cooking and without renouncing the good taste of the best Canaria traditional food kitchen can choose the take-away.
PIZZERIA
The tourist center of the Island offers many points of restoration. And what to eat and where to go that puts together adults and children? What’s better than a good and tasty pizza? The menu of the pizzerias of Gran Canaria, most times propose also delicious plates of grilled as long as delicious paste plates.
RESTAURANTS
The restaurants in Gran Canaria are able to satisfy the requirements of everyone: for all the tastes and for all pockets. Generally the optimal local kitchen alternates with international plates. Whatever you choose there’s no doubt that also the refined palates will be pleased.
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