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western Gran Canaria

Hiking in Los Azulejos & Inagua. The colorful mountains at Gran Canaria

04/01/2021 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

Fuente de los azulejos

In this post we are going to talk about an awesome plan: hiking in Los Azulejos and Inagua. On the road which links Puerto de Mogán with La Aldea de San Nicolás, we will find the natural and touristic resource Fuente de Los Azulejos. It is a set of mountains where we can appreciate some […]

Filed Under: HIKING, ROUTES, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: charming places, hiking, Mogán, natural juices, natural resources, routes, sports, trekking, view point, western Gran Canaria

La Aldea de San Nicolás, peace and authenticity

17/12/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

playa de la aldea

La Aldea de San Nicolás village is located at the west side from Gran Canaria, the less accessible area from the island. Why? Because it is far away from the other parts from the island and also due to its orography. This means that the road is full of curves. However, recently the road has […]

Filed Under: BEACHES, VILLAGES, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: charming places, coastal town, eat with a view, western Gran Canaria

Artenara, the village with the best views of Gran Canaria

08/11/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

Mirador-del-Cristo-Artenara

Each municipality of Gran Canaria is different and in this post we are going to tell you about Artenara village and charms, located in the interior west part of the island. A charming place where we can highlight its small village, its cave houses, its 5 view points, several dams and trails. Therefore, there is […]

Filed Under: ROUTES, VILLAGES, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: inner Gran Canaria, local food, plans for cloudy days, sports, sunsets, view point, western Gran Canaria

Charco Azul, an oasis close to El Risco de Agaete

05/10/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

charco azul gran canaria

In this post we are going to tell you about Charco Azul hike and how to get there. The Charco Azul is located at El Risco ravine, a few kilometers on foot from the small village of El Risco. This is at the municipality of Agaete, in northwest Gran Canaria. It is one of the […]

Filed Under: HIKING, ROUTES, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: Agaete, beaches for dogs, family plans, natural resources, plans for cloudy days, trekking, virgin beach, western Gran Canaria

How to get to Güigüi beach and important tips

31/08/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria 2 Comments

playa de guigui

Nowadays there are not many virgin beaches at Gran Canaria. Güigüi is one of the exceptions. This is because of the difficult access. That is why it is a huge paradise where you can enjoy its wide and beautiful beaches practically for yourself. Moreover, Güigüi is one of the most important parts of the UNESCO […]

Filed Under: BEACHES, CAMPING, HIKING, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: nudist beach, virgin beach, western Gran Canaria

Tasarte beach, rural life by the sea

01/08/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

Playa de Tasarte

Visiting Tasarte Beach is quite an adventure, since it is one of the furthest points from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, just on the opposite side. That is, to the west of the island. Tasarte beach is located about 15 minutes from the town that bears the same name, in the municipality of La Aldea […]

Filed Under: BEACHES, CAMPING, LOCAL FOOD, PLACES TO EAT, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: charming places, eat cheap, eat with a view, local food, sunsets, virgin beach, western Gran Canaria

Los Almácigos restaurant. An incredible place in Guayedra ravine

14/02/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

los almacigos

We recently visited Los Almácigos Restaurant, in Guayedra. We had heard wonders of the site, both its surroundings, and its kitchen. And, affirmatively, we had the chance to enjoy a spectacular day with views of the Guayedra ravine and its mountains, as well as try unique dishes. And what is an “Almácigo”? It is an […]

Filed Under: LOCAL FOOD, PLACES TO EAT, PREMIUM RESTAURANTS Tagged With: Agaete, charming places, local food, top restaurants, western Gran Canaria

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