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Alto de Garajonay
Located on the island of La Gomera, the Alto de Garajonay is the highest peak of the island. It offers panoramic views of La Gomera, La Palma, Tenerife, El Hierro, and Gran Canaria along with a beautiful hike. It is situated in the Garajonay National Park, which is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Alto de Garajonay refers to the rock formations of Garajonay which has a height of 1487 m. Considered to be one of the best examples of Canarian subtropical forest, commonly known as laurisilva, it also includes a small plateau in its vicinity. The national park is known as laurisilva as this is where the largest laurel trees on the island could be found. There are also some former volcanoes there whose shapes have now been eroded. Trekking is one of the most popular activities of the region. It is also a treasure trove for bird watchers as people can spot laurel pigeons and Bolle's pigeons here.The park as well as the peak have been named after Gara and Jonay, two lovers whose romance is similar to Romeo and Juliet.
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Betancuria
Betancuria is the former capital of Fuerteventura, and it lies in a beautiful valley next to a dried up stream. Casa Museo Arquebiologico, the museums, and churches are the major attractions of this historical town. It is also famous for local handicrafts found in Casa Santa Maria.
The former capital of Fuerteventura, Betancuria is an important town because of its religious heritage. The town was founded in the early 15th century, and is home to an outstanding cathedral. Initially built in the Norman Gothic style, the Catedral de Santa Maria de Betancuria was later renovated in the Baroque style during the 17th century. Stepping inside the cathedral provides one with the sense of serenity and calmness and one can enjoy the choir and baptistery of the church. The cathedral also has Mudejar coffered ceiling along with Baroque reredos. There are also some other historic buildings in the town like the Franciscan Convent Church and the Hermitage of San Diego. The Museum of Religious Art must be visited in order to get an overview of the concept of spiritual art.
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Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Once believed to be a huge crater, the Caldera de Taburiente National Park is now famous for being a mountain arch with a crater shape, with numerous flora and fauna in the region. It is located on the northern part of La Palma island in the Canaries.
Situated on La Palma in the Canaries, Caldera de Taburiente is a national park with eight kilometre wide cleft covered with Canarian pine woods and ravines. The tourists are attracted here because of its rugged landscapes, which makes it perfect for all sorts of adventure lovers. The landscape is intersected with many streams and waterfalls and also has a beautiful display of different kinds of flora. The park is located in a crater that is surrounded by tallest peaks like Pico de la Cruz, Piedra Llana, Pico de la Nieve, Punta de los Roques and El Roque de los Muchachos.
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Cathedral de Santa Ana
Cathedral de Santa Ana is a twin towered Cathedral located in the city of Gran Canaria. With beautiful architectural style, it always mesmerizes its visitors. It houses various Spanish paintings and sculptures in its compound.
The twin-towered Santa Ana Cathedral in Gran Canaria is situated in the heart of the city. The first church in the Canary Islands, it was built by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Castile after the town was conquered in 1478. The main construction started around 1500 and it took almost four hundred years to complete it. There are three basic architectural styles used to build the Cathedral, Gothic, Neoclassical and Renaissance. A few remarkable pieces of art are still found in the Cathedral, including a lot of statues. Most of the famous statues were sculpted by Jose Lujan Perez.
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
An intriguing place, Las Palmas in Gran Canaria is a burst of cultures like Spanish, African, Indian, and Chinese. Tall cliffs and beautiful beaches attract tourists from all over the world here. Located in the Northern Gran Canaria island, the city is known for its urban beaches and duty-free shopping.
The island of Gran Canaria is one of the most popular tourist spots when visiting the Canaries. Located 90 miles off the African coast, almost half of the island is under the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The northern part of the island is characterised by tall cliffs, while the southern region is adorned with the beauty of the beaches. Influenced by the Spanish colonial past, the city has an interesting background legacy. The most important architectural marvel here is the 16th century cathedral which is built in the neoclassical style along with a Gothic interior. There is a Diocesan Museum in the south wing of the cathedral which has a wide collection of religious and ceremonial objects. Museum of the Canary Islands is also a very famous museum which shows the pre Hispanic culture of Gran Canaria. The Nestor Museum on the island showcases the works of Nestor Martin Fernandez de la Torre, a Spanish symbolist artist. Gran Canaria is also famous for its beautiful beaches like the Las Canteras Beach, La Playa Jinamar and many others. Jardin Botanico Viera y Clavijo is yet another major attraction of this island.
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Loro Parque
Like Siam Park, Loro Parque is the longest established Park in Tenerife. Located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife, the park features the largest collection of parrots in the world.
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Museo Canario
Situated in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the museum houses the most extensive collection of pre-Hispanic objects from the Canary Islands dating back to 500 BC. It is an archaeological museum with many artifacts, including statues of gods, pottery, jewelry, tools, skeletons, mummies, and other unique artifacts.
A scientific and cultural society, Museo Canario was founded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by Dr. Gregorio Chil y Naranjo and historian Agustin Millares Torres. Museo Canario was founded in 1879 by a small group of people of the local bourgeoisie. The museum is spread over 11 rooms and there in a permanent exhibition in each one of them. An extensive library on the archives is also there in the museum which can be easily accessed by students, teachers, researchers and general public.
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Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz is a small city in northern Tenerife which was a popular resort for tourists and locals alike. With fine dining restaurants, shopping options, beautiful plazas, and gardens, this place is preferred by people during winter.
One of the most popular destinations in the Canaries, Puerto de la Cruz is a famous and attractive resort located in northern region of Tenerife. Nestled in the Orotava valley, the resort and the surrounding areas provide beautiful views of the bright green landscape as well as the fruit plantations. Near the resort lies the Old Town which is characterized by beautiful Canarian buildings and streets. The area around the fishing port is filled with colonial style bars and cafes for all gourmets. The harbour nearby, is also an amazing destination to visit. In addition to that, this place is a heaven for shopping lovers as it has a lot of high end boutiques and charming plazas all around.
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San Cristobal de la Laguna
Located in the island of Tenerife, San Cristobal de la Laguna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Well known for its rich cultural heritage, the city was one of the first unfortified towns. It is full of Neoclassical, Mudejar, Modernist, Contemporary, and Rationalist examples of architecture.
Owing to its outstanding cultural heritage, the colonial city of San Cristobal de la Laguna is one of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Formerly the capital of Tenerife Island, the historic town is now famous of all its architectural marvels, like cathedrals and churches. Most of the churches follow the Renaissance or Neoclassical style of architecture. Iglesia de Nuestra La Concepcion is the parish church of the town. Another important church is the Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzman, built in the 17th century. This church has a beautifully decorated interior with paintings by artist Cristobal Hernandez de Quintana and a Mudejar ceiling takes the church to another level. There is an history and anthropology museum in this town which provides the overview of the region and the island of Tenerife. There are three popular beaches in this town for all the beach lovers: Al Apio Beach, El Navio Beach and the Arenisco Beach.
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Tenerife Auditorium
An incredible building designed by Santiago Calatrava, a famous Spanish architect, it is a must visit for tourist visiting the Canaries. The incredible structure rises high and a lot of events and concerts are held here.
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