Do you want to know what are the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria? In this post we will list our favorites because they preserve the Canarian essence, the authentic, the local. Many of them They even maintain the pre-Hispanic Canarian architecture in their streets. We are not going to continue giving you information… you have the entire list of the best towns in Gran Canaria in the following lines!
The most beautiful towns on the island of Gran Canaria
In the next lines we are going to make a list of those that for us are the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria. Likewise, at the end of this article you will be able to expand information about other towns to visit on the island with different articles, a video from our YouTube channel and an episode of our podcast.
1) Gáldar, towns in the north of Gran Canaria
If you really want to appreciate the authenticity of a Canarian town, we suggest you visit Gáldar. This town in the north of Gran Canaria was the first capital of the island. Today preserves the structure of many of its historic buildings: the casino, the royal theater, its food market, the plaza and Parish of Santiago, its pedestrian streets, the Cueva Pintada Archaeological Museum, the architecture of Canarian balconies in its buildings...
2) Tejeda
Tejeda It is one of the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria. Especially because of the natural environment in which it is located. And it is surrounded by mountains and has views of the Roque Bentayga. Almost all The houses of Tejeda are white with roofs, touches of stone and wood. For us it is a mandatory stop on your visit to the island.
3) Puerto de Las Nieves, fishing villages Gran Canaria
The Port of Las Nieves in Agaete It is without a doubt our favorite among the coastal towns of Gran Canaria. Its people, its atmosphere and its maritime atmosphere conquer anyone. The houses are white with blue and sailor touches. On the other hand, the beaches of Puerto de Las Nieves are pebbly, but it has a swimming area on the pier, as well as the natural pools of Las Salinas. The cliffs that accompany the town are spectacular, making Agaete an idyllic place.
4) Teror, towns of Gran Canaria
Oh Teror, Teror! How beautiful you are… It is an inland town. It is where we will find the patron saint of Gran Canaria, the Virgin of Pino. Besides, Most of the houses in the center have beautiful wooden balconies and pedestrian streets. On Sundays there is a market next to the Church Square, something we recommend you visit.
5) Aguimes
This inland town in Gran Canaria preserves 100% of its essence. The historic center is full of metal sculptures like that of the camel which we show you below. One of the most photographed corners of Agüimes. At the same time, in its pedestrian streets we find various shops and small cafes to enjoy the local environment.
6) Puerto de Mogán, towns in the south of Gran Canaria
El Puerto de Mogán It stands out among the towns in the south of Gran Canaria, both for its beauty and for being a great attraction for travelers. Being next to the coast and being very close to the tourist centers, makes it very visited. Nevertheless, still preserves part of local life. Here The walls of the houses are accompanied by bougainvilleas of different colors and beautiful flamboyant trees.
7) Arucas
This town in the north of Gran Canaria stands out for its spectacular parish of San Juan in neo-Gothic style. Much of the streets of Arucas They are pedestrian and are surrounded by small shops and terraces. You will make the visit to its center in just 1 hour, so you can combine it with another beautiful town in Gran Canaria that is nearby (Teror or Firgas).
8) Moya
We can also visit the center of Moya in a short time and its visit is perfectly combinable with the small Los Tilos de Moya trail. Below we show one of the museums located inside an old Canarian house. Here A large part of the houses preserve the structure of Canarian balconies and stonework. It is a very non-touristy town, so the entire environment is authentic.
9) Artenara
En Artenara you can have without a doubt the best views of the interior of Gran Canaria. It has several viewpoints towards its mountains and the Roque Nublo. From here you can appreciate a beautiful sunset, see its prey, go hiking and even experience a stay in a cave house.
10) Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Another of the beautiful towns of Gran Canaria is Santa Lucia de Tirajana. A non-touristy site located in the middle of nature. Here they have known preserve the traditional architecture of the houses and the cobblestones in some of its streets. You can see the center in a short time, so we recommend combining your visit with a visit to La Fortaleza de Ansite and/or the La Sorrueda dam.
Video of some of the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria
Next, we leave you with a video of some of the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria. You have more videos of other towns and places to visit on the island in our YouTube channel.
Gran Canaria Podcast
Did you know that we also have a podcast? In the next episode we talk to you about the towns of Gran Canaria that we have mentioned before. Those who for us are the most beautiful and representative of the culture and tradition of the Canary Islands. You can subscribe and listen to all our episodes from Spotify, iTunes and iVoox.
What did you think of this list of towns in Gran Canaria? And it is not just any list, here we mention those that we consider the most beautiful. You must keep in mind that unlike the Peninsula, nor there are abandoned towns in Gran Canaria. Who would want to leave this idyllic place to live? Below, you can expand information about these and others. towns of Gran Canaria.
Finally, we invite you to visit our local guides to Gran Canaria so you can discover the most authentic side of the island on your own.
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.
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