AGAETE MAIPES ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
Archaeological park classified as a property of cultural interest with over ...Read more
VALUE CENOBIO
Read moreThe name of this site has long been misleading, suggesting that it was a kind of convent where young noble women were cared for by priestesses until their marriage. This hypothesis has now been completely ruled out. It is in fact a very imposing collective granary, dug more than 800 years ago by the Aborigines. A total of 350 cavities, arranged on several levels to shelter cereals, the main resource of Gran Canaria. A circuit has been set up along this fortress, with explanatory panels and watchtowers.
ANSITE FORTALEZA
Incredible volcanic site with many caves, some of which are used as burial ...Read more
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES - RISCO CAIDO
Archaeological sites with more than 1,500 caves decorated with rock ...Read more
LOMO DE LOS GATOS
Read moreDated more than 1,600 years ago, this archaeological site includes the Cañada de los gatos, the most remarkable site of the Aboriginal period. It covers 19 stone structures, including about ten houses. Attesting to the importance of this coastal village, taking advantage of the running water from the caves. The tour also allows you to discover the cemetery of Las Crucecitas as well as "burial" caves, scattered on the eastern side of the caves. With beautiful views of Puerto de Mogán and the entrance to the caves from the cafeteria mirador.
ARTEARA NECROPOLIS
Read moreWith more than 137,000 m² of occupied space and nearly 900 graves, it is one of the largest Aboriginal cemeteries on the island. The graves are located on a "malpaís", a pile of rocks from an avalanche and dated about 1300 years ago. Of particular note is the "King's Burial Ground", a strategic point illuminated only on the day of the solstice. The circuit and the interpretation centre provide more information on the concepts of life and death of the Aborigines. With views of the impressive rocks of Amurga from the necropolis.