Western Gran Canaria Voyage Tips and guide

The western part of Gran Canaria is mostly a destination for nature-lovers.

Use the roads or port 28.1019-15.71141 Puerto de las Nieves in Agaete.

27°59′53″N 15°47′20″W

Map of Western Gran Canaria

Location: 27.9839-15.781 La Aldea de San Nicolás

• 27.958754-15.7775481 ^{[dead link]} Cactualdea. Daily 10:00-18:00. A cactus park about 2 km south of San Nicolás near the small town of Tocodomán. In addition to these South and Central American plants, there are also numerous other succulents from all over the world such as Euphorbia, Agave and Aloe. Next to a shop there is a wine cellar (with cactus liqueur) and a restaurant. Admission €7, incl. Menu €13.  
• 28.0212-15.78492 Mirador del Balcón. A lookout point on the coastal road GC-200 with parking. Good view to Puerto de las Nieves at Agaete and to the southwest side of the neighboring Tenerife island.  
• 27.911-15.733 Los Azulejos. Strangely coloured rock formations. There are smaller parking spaces at some points of interest, and a bar at the most beautiful spot.  

Location: 28.1-15.7022 Agaete

• 28.100134-15.7007694 Iglesia de La Concepción. A church from the year 1874.  
• 28.10146-15.710675 Virgen de las Nieves. A small church with a Triptych by a 16th-century Flemish painter.  

• 28.049469-15.6877121 Tamadaba Range. The only real mountain range on the island, covered with forests of Canarian pines. The range is a natural park, thus hiking is limited to the marked paths. The cliffs allow for sport climbing activities too. (updated Dec 2017)
• 28.084477-15.6872812 Roque Bormejo. A small tuff mountain with a sanctuary of the pre-hispanic inhabitants to be found on its summit. (updated Dec 2017)