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
1. Degollada de las Yeguas Viewpoint
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.
2. Hamlet and necropolis of Arteara
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.
4. 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.
5. 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. Furthermore, 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.
Furthermore, in this town there coexists a landscape of palm trees and Canarian pine, something not unusual and also worth seeing. And 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.
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. Therefore, we couldn't tell you what it is like now. If you go, tell us!
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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Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
