Cenobio de Valerón (Gran Canaria)

When I was little boy I remember from many special visits, that of Cenobio of Valeron, and it was an image that made me think how they lived the canaries in the past and what they did to survive and be better people.

The Cenobio is within an archaeological park in the town of Guia, Gran Canaria, it is a communal barn built and used by the natives of the island next to the painted cave Galdar form one of the most emblematic sites island.
Once there, the image that most surprised me were the multitudes of caves that were there. I remember the guide explained to us that every cave belonged to other Aboriginal families, they identified their caves by means of symbols canaries. The material on which were engraved these symbols, ie, the gate material was not clear, although it is thought could be done with stone slabs, or clothing.

According to the books, the name of the monastery is due to the romantic belief that there lived a celibate priestess harimaguada calls, which would stay with the young noble class to her wedding. Besides the de Valeron was Cenobio Heritage Site in 1978.

Just to say that if the first image that there was little even contemplated when I have it in my head, it is very possible that if you visit this place you end up going, because it is filled with a certain mysticism that attracts you.
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Aldea de San Nicolás - Gran Canaria

The village of San Nicolas is located west of the island of Gran Canaria. To reach it, we need 2 or 3 hours drive from the capital and that due to terrain, its roads are not as fast.

Undoubtedly, the village is a spectacular place for those who want to see a sunset with the Teide (Tenerife) background as a witness. On the other hand, if you want to see beautiful views, you can climb the mountain of Inagua, where you can watch an image that is saved to your heart.

In addition, each year, the Sept. 11 party held a traditional pre-Hispanic origins, the party of "El Charco", which revives the custom of getting into the coastal ponds. In the current party, everyone gathered around the Marciega, a large pond formed in the ravine at the edge of the beach, and the launch of a firecracker, all run to the charcha in search of fish and spirits fun.
Getting into the pool in this way is a way that they used the old canaries to disorient the fish and to catch them more easily.

In conclusion, to comment that from here we can walk to the reserve of Güigüi, where he hides another island paradise.


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Agaete (Gran Canaria)

Agaete is a Canarian municipality belonging to the province of Las Palmas, located northwest of the island of Gran Canaria, 1 hour from the capital by bus.

Of note is the old town, the port of Las Nieves to the Atlantic Ocean, communicated regularly by ferry to the island of Tenerife, and Los Berrazales (cliff top, with lush vegetation). In the latter area, at the foot of pine Tamadaba, stands an old abandoned house hotel.


On the other hand we must point out these great festivities in honor of the Virgen de las Nieves. Where lots of people arrived from all the islands come to enjoy the famous festival of "La Rama", with music from the band Agaete. This holiday has been declared a national tourist holiday interest.

In addition to its hotels, several restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish as a specialty, with a good wine.
Images appear in my memories from when I was little, when I visited that place and went in search of God's finger image and then searching for the camels and donkeys that there had, to which we could jump on paying a certain amount and enjoy the views of the town.


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Pozo Izquierdo (Gran Canaria)

As I had as a child, the origin of the name of this amazing place was due to the existence of fresh water wells that helped to water the cattle.

The area which is located southeast of the island of Gran Canaria, is characterized by the abundant wind can be found here. The shape of the beach attached to left wind makes there organized each year the world championship of windsurfing, and many is the mecca for windsurfing and surfing, as well as being one of the best beaches in the world to practice this sport and being a place of residence of many athletes. Great champions of the world as the twin Ruano, are of this splendid place.


There we find the international windsurfing center, and various places of accommodation such as hostels. This, coupled with the good restaurants that are there make Pozo Izquierdo an amazing place to visit large aquatic athletes who want to spend your vacation enjoying the beach and its surroundings. http://www.pozo-izquierdo.es/





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Guayadeque

From childhood I remember how every weekend I told my mother I wanted to go with my cousins to the cave in the ravine have Guayadeque. I hope to convey with my words a little of what there anyone can live.

The ravine Guayadeque one of the most beautiful and emblematic Gran Canaria, extends from the coast of Agüimes to the center of the ravine isla.La Guayadeque population is small but there are still certain cores, highlighting a small nucleus in "The Marteles "where is the chapel.

It was declared natural monuments because regufgia valuable treasures: an interesting collection of native flowers, numerous caves, settlement of the ancient inhabitants of the island and still partly inhabited today. They also highlight the numerous archaeological finds, which most of which are outlined in the Canary Islands Museum and the Archaeological Museum, built on the cliff.
On the other hand, is a good place for a good picnic, either with the family having a barbecue or in the many restaurants that are there, restaurants dug into the rocks of the mountain, where you eat food as good as pig meat, potatoes, wrinkled and "gofio".

If in doubt a place where a visit is required to watch this amazing place on the island of Gran Canaria.


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Traida del Gofio y del Agua (Agüimes)

One of the most anticipated events of the citizens of the south-east of the island of Gran Canaria. This particular festival is held in the Municipality of Agüimes, where the streets full of people "gofio" do not stop launching this product one another canary.


Typically, a week before this event is usually held "Subida del Millo" from the "Plaza de Nuestra Senora Del Rosario" to the famous windmills of Lolita.

You can also enjoy the ways of amassing and toast the gofio. All activities will be accompanied by musical notes Parrandas and folk groups.

What comes to be the "Descent of Gofio"takes place from Lolita and Ananias Mills entertained by the Band. That if a real war "gofio", where participants are prepared to pool gafasde eye protection, water and "gofio"to enjoy a great party.

Personally I can say that after arriving home after this event I had to bathe hard, because my body was full on all sides by "gofio".




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Vará del Pescao (Arinaga Beach- Gran Canaria)

The "Vará del Pescao" is the name that is known to one of the great feasts of the island which is held on the beach Arinaga in the month of September, in the municipality of Agüimes. It is a traditional festival or pilgrimage fishing where they attended wearing clothing typical Canarian or fishing.

Is a party where burns with desire to start grilling sardines, served rum and enjoy your favorite celebration with your family and friends across the avenue that runs along the beach. Whether coaches or without floats, beach fills arinaga attendees year after year to enjoy this event.


Personally, I have lived this event since I was little. I remember when my mother took me along with my uncles and cousins to the beach for a fish barbecue. I remember seeing hours before the party started tweaking their coaches fishermen, women mending clothes and children playing on the edge of the beach in the sun.
It is certainly one of the great festivals of the Canary Islands.



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