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  Región natural Barranco de Chamoriscán San Bartolomé de Tirajana 27°48’41.8″N 15°37’13.9″W Not far from the tourist resort of Maspalomas is the Barranco de Chamoriscán. It is a beautiful area with a lot of nature. There are also many cacti with yellow but especially many red fruits on it. The fruits are called Tuno Indio. The Tuno Indio Canario or Higo Tinto, is a fruit that grows on the leaves of the Nopales cactus. It can be eaten raw, cooked or grilled. It is mainly used to make juices and jams. Being a cactus, the prickly pear plant can survive in dry weather conditions. The prickly pear is rich in many nutrients, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Please note, the fruit cannot be picked with bare hands, use special pliers and gloves. www.explogc.com Gran Canaria

  Tierras de Cultivo Tierras Abandonadas Ingenio 27°55'19.0"N 15°25'00.3"W The deserted estates on the island are very mysterious. Several can be found in the municipality of Ingenio. Many have been abandoned for so long that nature is taking it back. The combination of crumbling walls and wild growth nature creates ghostly scenes. www.explogc.com Gran Canaria

  Mirador Plaza de Canada - Playa del Ingles San Bartolomé de Tirajana 27°45'24.8"N 15°34'56.3"W Just want to relax or exercise? Alone or with the family, viewpoint Plaza de Canada in Playa del Ingles is the ideal place to be. There are several benches on the square to enjoy the view of the Maspalomas Golf Course, the Dunes and the mountains of Gran Canaria. There are also devices for exercise and a playground for the little ones. www.explogc.com Gran Canaria

  Casa Historica Museo de Piedras y Artesanía Ingenio 27°55’36.5″N 15°25’45.2″W The Museo de Piedras y Artesanía Canaria, unfortunately closed in 2018, is a special building. Many have fond memories of this museum which has hosted many tourists and locals since 1964. The museum was divided into 4 parts. The first part was a souvenir shop with many handmade products which were made here. The stone museum with botanical garden had over five thousand different stones from the continent of the Canary Islands. There were also a number of tools that the farmers used to work with. There was a church section with a great wealth of props. Ultimately, perhaps the biggest loss, the Belen Navidad, was the largest nativity scene in Spain. Every year people could visit the Belen and find themselves in different worlds of miniatures. www.explogc.com Gran Canaria

  Región natural Barranco Real de Telde Telde 27°59’41.6″N 15°25’28.3″W The Barranco Real de Telde valley runs at the northern side of the city of Telde. In the center of this valley, the water runs through a channel along the mountain wall. Here is also a washing place where women used to do their laundry. It is a versatile environment with on the right-hand side leading a path between the mountain walls. Here are several cave entrances and a lot of wild growth of flowers, plants and trees against the rough rock walls. On the left, the path leads under viaducts and aqueducts. Above the valley are several houses and the sugar factory Azucarera de San Juan. Ahead is a colorful area with a lot of graffiti and a tunnel where you can climb the walls. Through the path on the right lead the valley to San Juan, the old town of Telde. www.explogc.com Gran Canaria