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| Arucas | ||
| Residents | 38.334 (2020) | |
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| height | 240 m | |
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Arucas is a city in the north Gran Canarias and with its approx. 37,000 inhabitants the third largest city on the island.
background
From the indigenous people Arehucas called the city a center of resistance against the conquerors. Completely destroyed in 1478, the new settlers did not return to the city until 1504. Sugar cane cultivation used to predominate here, which has resulted in the construction of many rum distilleries. Today the largest rum factory in the Canary Islands is located in Arucas, Arehucaswhose operation can also be visited. Bananas have been mainly grown in the area since the 19th century.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is close by Las Palmas the Gran Canaria Airport
(IATA: LPA)).
In the street
- North coast: From Las Palmas one drives on the GC2 until the exit 8, then on the GC20 to Arucas, approx. 14 km.
- From the airport you drive on the GC1 and further on GC3 to Tamarceite, then on the GC300 to Arucas, approx. 38 km.
By bus
- From Las Palmas: lines 202 and 206
- Campus University: Line 324
mobility
The bus station is in the city center. From there buses go to Las Palmas (lines 202 and 206), Firgas (Line 211), Moya (Line 211) and Teror.
Tourist Attractions
- Iglesia de San Juan Bautista. The neo-Gothic church that dominates and towers over the cityscape. The construction of the church from black lava stone and a 60 m high tower began in 1909. The first service was held eight years later. However, it was not fully completed until 1977. It is considered a masterpiece of the Canarian stonemasons. Inside, the wooden sculpture of a reclining Christ should be mentioned, which was created by the local sculptor Manuel Ramos González around 1940.
- Plaza de la Constitución. With the surrounding buildings, especially the town hall and the market halls.
- Parque Municipal. City park with tropical plants, right on the Plaza de la Constitución.
- Museo Municipal, Plaza de la Constitución 3. Works by Canarian artists.Open: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Jardín de los Hesperides Jardin de la Marquesa, Casa de la Marquesa, Carretera Arucas-Banaderos. Worth seeing: tropical and subtropical flora, an approx. 500 year old dragon tree.Open: Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Price: Entry: 3 €.
- Destilería Arehucas. The rum factory on the outskirts was founded in 1884. The white and brown rum and various liqueurs that are made here are very popular in Gran Canaria and Spain. This includes in particular the Banana rum and the Honey rum. Factory tours take place Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Affiliated is a museum, open daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., where you can learn everything about the history of the factory and rum production. Info: Museo del Ron, Era de San Pedro 2, Tel. 34 928 624 900.
activities
- Platano Express. The vehicle, modeled on a train, drives from the city center through a banana plantation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and you can get on and off at various stops.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Work
security
health
Practical advice
- Tourist information, Plaza de la Constitución 2, below the Museo Municipal. Tel.: 34 928 623136, 34 928 628149, Fax: 34 928 605148, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
trips
- Montaña de Arucas. Approx. 12 km north of Arucas, 412 m high. The restaurant is located on the top of a former volcanic cone Meson de la Montaña, where you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view over the island while eating. The road there begins at the cathedral.
literature
Web links
- http://www.arucas.org/ - Arucas official website
