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Today we explored one of those places that quietly waits in the background of Gran Canaria’s modern world — the Antigua Batería Antiaérea Montaña de las Tabaibas, a small former military position located near the airport in the east of the island. Not a tourist attraction. Not signposted. Not restored. Just a forgotten piece of history overlooking the plains of Gando. Driving With Respect The adventure began, as many of ours do, by slowly driving around the surrounding area. The landscape near the airport is a mixture of dry volcanic terrain, scattered houses, dusty roads, and open views toward the runway of Gran Canaria Airport. We made sure to respect private properties. No gates opened. No boundaries crossed. No unwanted intrusion. Exploring responsibly is part of what we stand for. There’s a difference between curiosity and carelessness — and we always choose curiosity with respect. After finding a suitable place to park without disturbing anyone, we stepped out into th...

Today we visited the Necrópolis de Arteara, the sun was already high in the sky. One of those bright Gran Canaria days where the light feels sharp, almost unforgiving, and every stone casts a hard shadow. As we drove toward Arteara, the landscape slowly changed — palm trees in the distance, dry hills closing in, and the massive presence of the Amurga mountains looming above everything else. We arrived expecting to start at the museum, but found it closed. No voices, no movement, no open doors. Just silence and heat. Normally, that might feel disappointing — but here, somehow, it felt fitting. Because even with the museum closed, the necropolis itself was open, and that’s where the real experience begins anyway. We stepped onto the stone-covered slope, and immediately it felt different from any other archaeological site we’ve visited. There’s no clear path telling you where to walk, no dramatic signs pulling your attention. Instead, you’re surrounded by hundreds of stone mou...