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Tejeda, discover one of the most beautiful towns in Spain

17/10/2020 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria 4 Comments

Tejeda village is a very charming place of Gran Canaria located about 1000 meters high and its situated practically in the middle of the island. Nowadays, Tejeda belongs to a Spanish association with other beautiful towns from the country named Pueblos más bonitos de España (most beautiful towns in Spain). We are going to explain you why is Tejeda village a must-see.

Tejeda village, one of the most beautiful towns in Spain
Tejeda village, one of the most beautiful towns in Spain

Moreover, due to its location and high, it is one of the coldest towns in the island. So we recommend you to bring a jacket with you, especially in winter. Please consider that in winter they could be at less than 10 degrees during the day. Also, during winter the sky is usually cloudy and foggy, what makes it colder because of the humidity.

Panoramic view from Tejeda

Things to do in Tejeda village

✔ A walk trough Tejeda village

The village of Tejeda is not that big, you can have a walk in 20 minutes to appreciate its beauty. The town is awesome, so as the views from Roque Bentayga and its green mountains are wonderful. These are the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria (World Heritage).

Tejeda town
Tejeda village

✔ Tejeda almond trees and Almond Blossom Fest

In Tejeda village there are a lot of almond trees. Moreover, during February and March you can appreciate its blossoms. An awesome white and pink blossom. In this town they have their own fest concerning the Almond tree which brings people from all over the island. During this fest you can enjoy Canarian things such as crafts, music, sports, local folklore. Furthermore, they set up some stalls to sell local products, most of them from food and of course almonds.

Almond blossom
Almond blossom

✔ Visit the Roque Bentayga

Leaving the town towards Roque Bentayga we find this traditional giant basket, ideal for taking a photo of yourself and thus taking a nice postcard from Gran Canaria.

Basket case and Roque Bentayga seen from Tejeda
Basket case and Roque Bentayga seen from Tejeda

Next, we recommend visiting Roque Bentayga and its Interpretation Center, since it is about a 10-minute drive from the town of Tejeda. Here they will explain everything you should know about the Sierra de Bentayga archaeological complex. The entrance is free. On the other hand, there is a trail that takes you to the top in less than an hour (round trip).

Roque Bentayga
Roque Bentayga
Views museum
Views from the museum

As you have seen, both for the views and for the tranquility, it is worth coming here. In addition, all this landscape is part of the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

✔ El Nublo bakery

This place was founded in 1946 and they focus their confectionery in the almonds from Tejeda. Its flagship product is the almond and the Bienmesabe. The Bienmesabe is a local product made principally of almonds, eggs and sugar. The Bienmesabe is usually eaten to accompany desserts like flan and vanilla ice cream. We eat it with pancakes at home and it is so yummy!

Dulcería Nublo - productos con almendra de Tejeda
Dulcería Nublo – sweet products with almonds from Tejeda

✔ Center of medicinal plants

In the village there is also a center where you can check a wide variety of medicinal plants. You can even try them and know their properties. The entry is free and you can also buy some plants if you want.

Medicinal plants
Medicinal plants

Places to eat in Tejeda village

If you are looking for restaurants in Tejeda village, we recommend you the Restaurant Texeda. It is a local restaurant focused in KM0 raw material and with creative Canarian cuisine. Moreover, you can taste here their own artisan beers Texeda. They have three types of beer: almond beer (almendra), wheat (de trigo) and the dark one (la extranjera).

Starter at Texeda restaurant
Starter at Texeda restaurant

You can also have an artisan ice cream at the La Lexe ice cream parlor, located inside the Dulces de Tejeda bakery. Here you can try ice creams with curious flavors with a Canarian touch such as white chocolate with smoked pine needles, cactus with lemon, gofio, yogurt with figs, bienmesabe of Tejeda, etc.

Helados La Lexe, Dulces de Tejeda
La Lexe ice creams, Dulces de Tejeda

Hotels and rural houses in Tejeda village

Finally, you should know that there is a wide range of hotels and rural houses in Tejeda. Do not miss the opportunity to combine your holidays in Gran Canaria with accommodation in the rural environment to connect with nature and disconnect from the world.

Look for rural hotels and houses in Tejeda
Pool of the Parador Cruz de Tejeda, rural hotels in Gran Canaria

Video of Tejeda Village

Below you can check a short video about this beautiful town. You can activate English subtitles and subscribe for watching more videos of Gran Canaria.

Finally, we hope you enjoyed this alternative about things to do in Gran Canaria. We are looking forward to hear how was your visit!

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Filed Under: HIKING, VILLAGES, WHAT TO DO Tagged With: charming places, inner Gran Canaria, interior villages, museums, Tejeda, the best picture

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  1. Marylou Tejeda O’Brien says

    05/06/2019 at 15:21

    I’m sorry, I don’t have a website, I just wanted to let you know that I came across your website and find it amazing that my maiden name is the same as this town’s. Thank you

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  2. Marylou Tejeda O’Brien says

    05/06/2019 at 15:15

    This is AWESOME! I came across this website and I am awe stricken! My maiden name is Tejeda! Could it be that my ancestors came from this area of Spain? AMAZING!!!!

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    • Local Guide Gran Canaria says

      06/06/2019 at 01:41

      Wow! Then you should visit Tejeda and Gran Canaria!!! Where are you from? 🙂

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