We know that Gran Canaria is famous for its good weather and numerous beaches but did you know that it hides some incredible historical sites?
Yes, people visit the island to see the beaches and the sun, but what many people don’t know is that antiquities dating back more than ten centuries can be found here.
In Hosticasa we recommend you to visit them during your stay on the island, so in this article we present you the top 5 historical places in Gran Canaria and we also leave you a link to the closest properties we have to each of these emblematic places.
1. Neighbourhood of Vegueta
One of the most important places in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the well-known neighbourhood of Vegueta, where we can find several places that, without a doubt, must be visited.
Here we can find, among other things, the famous Cathedral of Santa Ana, a museum dedicated to the visits of the famous Christopher Columbus called Casa de Colón and the Mercado de Vegueta for lovers of fresh food, each corner of this neighbourhood has its own charm and, without spoilers, we invite you to discover them for yourself.
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2. Cueva Pintada de Gáldar
The magic of the past of the aborigines who lived in Gran Canaria is captured in the Cueva Pintada, located in the municipality of Gáldar, where you can see one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands.
Inside it you can find cave paintings made by the aborigines themselves, utensils and excavations they made in the caves to be able to live in them. This Archaeological Park offers guided tours in four languages (Spanish, English, German and French) and we’ll let you in on a secret…
TICKETS ARE FREE ON SUNDAYS!
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3. Teror
Thirdly, we have the picturesque village of Teror, known above all for the Virgen del Pino. For those who want to get away from the coast and the crowds, it is a great place to disconnect, as it is located in the countryside.
On Sundays you can also enjoy its famous street market, which stands out for the sale of Canarian products and the incredible atmosphere that is created.
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4. Arucas
We now take you to the north of the island, where the municipality of Arucas is located, to invite you to visit the church of Juan Bautista, which looks like something out of a fairy tale.
For nature lovers there is also a little place in this municipality where you will find the Arucas Park with 10,000 square metres of fresh air and beautiful Canarian fauna.
On the other hand, we also recommend a visit to the Arehucas factory to try the Canarian rum made from sugar cane.
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5. Cenobio de Valerón
Finally, we move on to the municipality of Guía where we can find another archaeological park where you can enjoy a collective granary built by the aborigines themselves.
It consists of a set of caves at different levels built with wood and stone on volcanic mountains and used, above all, to preserve crops.
Enjoy the pintaderas (ancient Canarian paintings), ceramics, human bones and ashes that you will find in this place that will take you back in time.
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This is as far as we want to go so we don´t reveal all the charms of these places to you and so that we can leave it up to you to explore them in depth. After having introduced you to what we consider to be the best historical places on the island of Gran Canaria, you might want to find out about other activities or places to visit. In that case, take a look at our blog and find the most interesting articles for you – we look forward to seeing you!