Bus stop: Leon y castillo’s street.
We have reached to the centre of Telde. Here the facilities are all over: surgeries, parks, parking, i
nformation points...
nformation points...
The San Juan’s Basilica is dated from 16th 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.
