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| Artenara | ||
| region | Las Palmas | |
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| Residents | 1.049 (2020) | |
| height | 1,270 m | |
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Artenara is a city in the middle Gran Canarias.
background
Artenara is not only the highest, but also one of the oldest places in Gran Canaria. It is said to have been inhabited since the Stone Age. Some of the houses have been built into the rock for centuries. These caves are still inhabited today, but nowadays they are of course equipped with every comfort. Artenara is a popular destination for visitors.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is at Las Palmas, approx. 70 km away.
In the street
A narrow mountain road leads to the place, which can be reached from Las Palmas in about an hour.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- La Ermita de la Cuevita cave church. The church that houses a statue of the Virgen de la Cuevita, patron saint of cyclists and folk musicians. A procession takes place in her honor on the last Sunday in August Cycling race from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Artenara.
- San Matias local church. The church, the walls of which are decorated with colorful murals.
- Christ statue. With outspread arms over the place.
activities
- Excursion to the plateau of Acusa, where Stone Age caves and graves can also be seen.
Hike to the Cruz de Tejeda
A hike with a wonderful view after Tejeda, Roque Bentayga and Roque Nublo. 14km there and back.
The route runs along the northern edge of the Caldera de Tejeda volcanic basin. The view is correspondingly beautiful. Our route begins in Artenara, leads over the Riscos de Chapí - opposite the Roque Bentayga - and on through the pine forest of Cueva Caballero, until it ends in Cruz de Tejeda. Good description below nortedegrancanaria.es (with photos) or more detailed.
Most of them start at Cruz de Tejeda, the other way around. We walked from Artenara to the Degllada de las Palomas and back. You can vary there and back. Sometimes more on the edge, then again in the forest. End with a contemplation.
shop
Above all handicrafts, typical Canarian ceramics as well as embroidery and weaving.
kitchen
- Meson le Silla. Cave restaurant that can be reached through a 50 m long tunnel. Great view of the mountains all around.
- Inn, directly at the village church. Wonderful view over the landscape.
nightlife
accommodation
Some of the cave dwellings are also rented out as holiday homes.
health
Practical advice
- Tourist information, Parroco Domingo Báez, 13. Tel.: 34 928 666 102.
