The essential things to see in Fataga

On your list of things to see and do in Gran Canaria You cannot miss a visit to the town of Fataga. Just from the drive with the spectacular views of the mountains and Valle de Las Mil Palmeras you will be left speechless. On this route of just 15 minutes from Maspalomas Towards the town of Fataga you will be able to appreciate unique landscapes. Below we recommend a series of stops so that your visit to Fataga and its surroundings is as complete as possible. Let's start!

What to see in Fataga and surroundings

Viewpoint of the Degollada de las Yeguas

First, we recommend a stop at the Degollada de las Yeguas Viewpoint. Here you can park your car without problem. Like any viewpoint, you will be able to appreciate beautiful views. In this case we can see, on the one hand, Maspalomas and its Dunes.

And, on the other hand, we will have views of the Fataga Ravine, Arteara, Amurga Massif and spectacular mountains.

Arteara hamlet and necropolis

Arteara is a pretty town made up of a few old white houses. Its beauty leaves no room for doubt due to the unique landscape that surrounds it with mountains and Canarian palm groves.

It is located in the Fataga ravine, one of the oldest on the island, around 9 million years old. In addition, In this ravine there is an archaeological site What you can visit: the necropolis of Arteara.

This is the most representative and largest aboriginal cemetery in Gran Canaria with nearly 900 tombs. Access costs €4. It includes several trails and a visit to its interpretation center. In addition, it is open every day of the year from 10:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. On the other hand, despite looking like an uninhabited place, The Canarian lizard, a species endemic to Gran Canaria, lives here. This can measure 80 cm, making it one of the largest in the world.

Finally, if you travel with children, you should know that the Valley of a Thousand Palms, in other words, The ravine and its oasis of palm trees can be explored by camel. You have all the information about the camel excursion and opinions from other travelers here.

Aloe Vera Farm

Next, on the way from Arteara to Fataga you will come across a Spectacular organic aloe vera farm: la Finca Canarias Aloe Vera. Its visit and access is completely free and enriching, since they explain all the properties of this plant and the benefits it will bring you.

Fataga Village

Likewise, a few steps from the aloe farm is the town of Fataga. Here you can appreciate their pretty white houses with tiles, some of them with stone on their walls. Likewise, in this village there is a landscape of palm trees and Canary Island pine, something unusual and worth seeing as well. And the fact is that the hamlet It rises above the ravine of a thousand palm trees and the Canary Islands pine grows in the majestic mountains that surround it.

Also here The houses bear the names of their owners on the outside. Also come and see the church square and let yourself be surprised by the delicious Canarian food in the restaurant that we are going to recommend in the next few lines.

Restaurants in Fataga

Likewise, if you are in the area, You cannot miss the tasting of the rich canarian food. Our recommendation used to be the El Albaricoque restaurant, but in April 2023 it changed owners and with it its entire team. We recently went to Labrador with specializing in goat meat and other delicacies such as their octopus croquettes. Furthermore, We know that the former cook of Albaricoque is now also in its kitchens., so it's a sure hit.

Rural houses in Fataga

Likewise, you should know that there are spectacular rural houses in Fataga to spend a few days. Check availability and options below.

Video of the route to Fataga

Finally, we have prepared a complete video of the route through Fataga. We hope you enjoy it and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss our videos of the island!!

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