Plus appréciés Attractions à Ile de la Grande Canarie (Iles Canaries)

La forteresse sur le piton rocheux fut autrefois le dernier lieu de refuge des ancien canariens résistants après la conquête espagnole.

Untouched by time, Puerto de Las Nieves is a quaint fishing village on the northern coast of Gran Canaria that is worlds apart from the crowded seaside resorts of the island. The village is authentically Canarian, with its pristine waters and spectacular countryside featuring wild cliffs stretching as far as the Tamadaba pinewoods. At its core lies the Ermita de las Nieves, known for its 16th-century triptych - a masterpiece depicting the Virgin and Child created by the renown Flemish artist, Joos van Cleve. Along the shore lies a stretch of sand, soaked in sunshine all year round and free from clamor. Fishing boats bob at the picturesque harbor from where extends the Paseo de los Poetas, a waterfront promenade lined with shops, galleries and seafood restaurants that serve local specialties like caldo de pescado - a hearty fish soup. Backed by the silhouettes of the Teide volcano in the distance and the Dedo de Dios nearby, the Puerto de Las Nieves is sheer majesty shot through with charm. Although diminished by the Storm Delta in 2005, the Dedo de Dios still makes for an awe-inspiring sight rising from the sea like a rebellious giant facing off against the rugged cliffs. At sunset, the scenery transforms into one of indescribable beauty as the golden rays set the countryside ablaze in a frenzy of color. Ferries to Santa Cruz de Tenerife depart at regular intervals from the harbor of Puerto de Las Nieves.

This theme park recalls the early history of the Canaries via a recreated indigenous village depicting the life of the island's first inhabitants, the Guanches. You'll learn about their religion, culture, food and way of life. Children will have fun while they learn about other customs and primitive cultures. In the large open space, you can wander around at your own pace, and see the performance of the hide tanners, for example, or discover old hunting techniques and how the Guanches prepared their food. It is open all year round.

In country where football is like a religion, its no surprise that stadiums such as Estadio Municipal de Vecindario are site of mass excitement. Home to football club Unión Deportiva Vecindario, the favorite amongst the islanders, the atmosphere at this stadium on match days can only be describe as pure exhilaration. Boasting a capacity for 4,500 fans, an empty seat is hard to find, especially when the local favorites are playing.