Telde unique tour.

Departure point: Bus station at the Juan E. Chillida Juantegui street (next to the police station, marked on red).

Stop #1: La Garita

Bus stop: Palmera street. In front of the roundabout next to the skate park.

It is a seaside place in Telde. The dark sandy beach is aproximately 250 metres long where it is not advisable to swim because of the strong waves.

There is a big avenue which connects with other beaches such as “Pozuelo” and “Playa del hombre”. On our way to Pozuelo, it can be found a basalto formation. Basalto is a kind of rock created from the lava which came out of the ocean. Made of that stone, it is the “bufadero”. It is a deep hole in the stone connected to the ocean through the water goes back and forth.

In la Garita, you can find many fresh fish restaurants and bars. There you can relax as you see the surfers riding the waves.

Stop #2: Melenara

Bus stop: Luis Morote street: In front of the beach.

If you go on walking through the avenue which starts in la Garita, you will reach Melenara. Like it is one hour walking or more, we have there another bus stop. Not more than five minutes walking, it is “Las Salinetas”. Melenara is native Canary language for black sand.

In contrast with La Garita, Melenara has very calm water, so, you can enjoy swimming. In fact, It was awarded with the blue flag.

In the middle of the beach into the water in the top of a stone, there is a Neptune (god of the sea) sculpture.

In summer, june 24^th eve, people go there and celebrate San Juan with fireworks. In the past, they would set out bonfires.

Stop #3: Tufia.

Bus stop: Paseo Bajamar.

You can see a traditional canarian fishing small town. The houses are very caracteristic. Near the coast, there is an archaeological site. It is one of the biggest archaelogical sites in Gran Canaria. It is formed by caves and houses made of rough stone through primitives means

Stop #4: Cuatro Puertas.

Bus stop: Lugar Cuatro Puertas. The bus stop in Guanche street. You have to walk to get into Cuatro Puertas.

It is another archaelogical site – one of the largest in Gran Canaria. - situated in Bermeja’s mountain. It is considered an historical an artistic monument. It is formed by many caves - the most important one which gives the name to the place has obviously four doors. It consists of a big room with symbols which have not been descifred yet. Although, it is believed it was used for ceremonies and the symbols were related to them.

Stop #5: Barranco de los cernícalos.

Bus stop: Arenales village, Lomo Magullo.

Over 12 kilometres of spectacular views. Waterfalls, defiles and a wide variety of plants like lavanders, tajinastes, sages, mallows, watercress and a lot of animals like reptiles, birds – like the krestel which gives the name to the place -, amphibious, birds...

Stop #6: Campo de Volcanes de Rosiana.

Bus stop: Lomo de la Palma. GC-130 at the last bend.

Rosiana is an alternative place where you can see the last volcano activity which has happened in Telde. And also, many native wildlife which live only in this volcano-made ground. You should bring your own food and water because there are no facilities around.

- It is not included in the guided tour because the whole distance is aproximately 8 km long and we have not enough time. Nevertheless, if you had time, it would be a nice idea to visit it.

Stop #7: Tara

Bus stop: Alondra’s street.

It is a silent town where an amount of man-made caves in the rock are situated. Many arthropomorphic statues have been found there. The most spectacular one is the Tara’s idol – the Fertility Goddess.

People there are very traditional yet catholic. They usually do a lot of romerías and they go to church as well. They unit quite different religious points of view.

As a small town, the facilities there are nearly none.

Stop #8: Cendro.

Bus stop: Bentaguaire’s street

It is a settlement of man-made caves and houses made of stone without anything as cement. It is located in the top of Caserones. As equal as the small town we visit before, here you won’t find many commercial facilities.

Stop #9: Jinamar

Bus stop: Granada’s street. (in front of the church).

Jinamar is an industrial zone which is not well-known but nowadays its image has been favoured thanks to the two new departmant stores such as El Mirador and Las Terrazas. There you will be able to buy some souvenirs and check out canarian fashion shops.

- Outside our timetable, If you come on Sundays, you can visit the market where things you can not imagine are sold. It is incredible to see!

Cima de Jinamar has a long history. In the past native people thought demonds came out from there and during Franco’s dictactorship, people were thrown into it and died. It connects with the ocean. We will stop there a minute, to see it!

Stop #10: San Juan.

Bus stop: Leon y castillo’s street.

We have reached to the centre of Telde. Here the facilities are all over: surgeries, parks, parking, information points...

The San Juan’s Basilica is dated from 16^th century. Inside the famous Telde’s Christ was taken all the way here from Mexico is exposed. There are masses every day at nine, twelve, five and eight. Each hour the bells ring.

Near the church, on the left side of the square, there is “El Rincón de Plácido Fleitas”, a perfect place to read a book or a have a coffee in the nice coffee shop. Beyond, there is Lulú’s park, and small but incredible charming place. It is called Lulú because of the ape which lived there.

If we follow the path which is in front of the square where is the church, you will find yourself in San Fran

cisco. A wonderful place to relax that seems to bring you to the past. It is one of the most ancient village in the Canary Islands. It has conservated the old-style

houses and stone paths. Big crosses cover the walls leading you to the church (baroque style). Also, there is an archaelogical site called Bailadero.

On the other side of the San Juan’s square, it is San Juan’s park. It is one of the biggest park in the island. It is perfect for people to do sport because it has very useful facilities. There is an auditorium, a tower clock and out of curiosity, there is also a graveyard inside the park.

Next to the bus stop, there is a museum, Leon y Castillo’s museum. It was created by the town council in 1954 in honoring Fernando Leon y Castillo, Muni’s marquis. It opens from Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and at weekends from 10am to 13pm.

If you go further, you will find the Hirosima and Nagasaki ‘s square where japanese tourist like going.

Stop #11: San Gregorio.

Bus stop: Tomas Morales street: San Gregorio’s square.

A church in the middle of a square is surrounded by many coffee shops and bars. It is the last stop, so you will have more time to enjoy the shopping facilities which are in the main street in front of the square. This street finishes in San Juan and it is filled with all kind of shops.

In Christmas time, a big Belen is made covering all the square.