Montaña de Arucas on the north coast of Gran Canaria boasts a view of the town as well as almost the whole island. An early morning view from up there is not bad. The church (Not a cathedral!) San Juan is a real beauty. From the narrow streets its spires look almost unreal.
We continued our roadtrip to some northern pearls, Teror and Firgas.
Teror is the religious heart of the island, and every year, September 8, pilgrims come here from the whole of Gran Canaria. They all come because of Nuestra Señora del Pino, their patron saint.
The church, with the same name, was built in the 18th century in Moorish and baroque style. Very special.
Some of the 16th century houses along the street. Many famous for their skillfully carved balconies.
After a slow and meditative walk through Teror, we headed for Firgas. Mineral water con gas, was my first thought – but the small town is also known for Paseo de Gran Canaria with its cascading water and tiled benches decorated with landscapes and historical symbols of Gran Canaria. On the walls – city arms.
A closer look at the cascades in the header!
If you walk further up the stone steps, above Plaza de San Roque, you will find tiled maps of the largest 7 islands in the archipelago. A geography lesson well worth a visit!
Leya 
Gorgeous, magical images! ❤
Glad you like them!
Beautiful place and very beautiful photos. Personally, I love Las Palmas. It offers so much for a visitor.
Happy New Year 2018.
I am glad you enjoyed these shots – Happy New Year!
Firgas – what an amazing place! Simply love it.
Very special – I had never heard of it!
Such an exquisite place; I had no idea. Funnily enough my uncle was telling me a few days ago that he visited the Canary Islands in the mid 1950s. Unfortunately he didn’t have any photos to show me.
Well, it would have been nice to see them. I believe tourism started around that time, so the difference must be huge.
I would think so….. I think he was travelling by sea so that would have been one of the ports of call.
Wow, that’s really something! All of it.
janet
Most people go only for the climate and the beaches – we never go for the beaches…
Looks fascinating, particularly those times maps.
Yes, skillfully made and very informative.
This is a magical place, so much to see
Really – and most people who go here never see this…only the beaches.
Such beautiful architecture, Ann-Christine. Lovely impressions from a place I have never visited. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year❣️🌿❤️🤶🎄🎅❤️
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear friend!
So glad I popped in! Firgas looks truly beautiful, Ann Christine, and the setting of Teror is stunning. I didn’t manage an inland visit on my long ago trip to Gran Canaria, so thanks for taking me there. 🙂 🙂 Wishing you much joy this Christmas and a healthy, happy 2018!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!