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Agaete, Step by Step Rutas Roca Negra Ruta.- 1 Time: 3 hours Level:Easy Agaete, Step by step Discover for yourself easily the best of Agaete with the “step by step” routes from Roca Negra Hotel & Spa Escriba la consigna aqí. Tel.: (555) 555 55 55 Route1. Agaete step by step If we take the road GC-200, after 10 minutes we We begin our journey on foot from The Pool Bar at reach a bridge into town Agaete. We are now in the A g a e t e Hotel Roca Negra. We descend a winding path, Church of La Concepción main temple, who chairs the with beautiful views of the cliffs of the northern Plaza Mayor of the town and well worth a visit. side of Gran Canaria. After only a few minutes We arrive to some stunning natural pools, Las On one side of the church, is the La Rama Museum, Agaete is a small fishing town located in the Salinas. From here you can experience the best this is one of the most important cultural visits in northwest of Gran Canaria, just 30 kilometers sunsets on the island. You can leverage for a swim Agaete, where you can experience local customs and from the island's capital, Las Palmas de Gran and mingle with the locals who frequent this place. traditions. The museum Canaria. takes its name from Continuing our route, one of the most tradi- The natural and after anly a few me- tional celebrations in wealth of the val- ters walk from the pools the Islands. The festiv- ley and its coastal you arrive at the prome- ity of La Rama is held in early August. Taking part zone resources nade “El Paseo de Los in this celebration with the locals is a unique experi- allowed it to be Poetas.” (The Poets Ave- ence. one of the first nue) Here we walk by the statue of three of Gran places chosen by Canaria´s most important poets, who found We continue our walking tour along Huertas Street, the natives of the The Poets Avenue. Agaete Agaete a great inspiration. From here , we can taking the road on the right side of the town square. island to settle. see, in a clear day, a beautiful view of Tenerife After only a few meters you will arrive at El island and the Spain’s highest mountain, El Teide. Huerto de Las Flores, an- This is demonstrated by its wealth in ruins exotical botanical garden and archaeological sites, among which, the This promenade leads you, after a few minutes, and a scene of cultural largest Hispanic necropolis of Gran Canaria, directly to El Puerto de Las Nieves where blue- events, which is a must for the Maipés of Agaete, gathering more than a trimmed houses line black pebble beaches. A “must nature lovers. thousand tombs . Hills of Guayedra and see” is the Church of Las Nieves, famous for its six- Agaete´s Valley host many caves used as teenth century Flemish triptych, Back to the square, we dwellings. the greatest piece of art con- can enjoy a beer, Spanish tapas and typical ca- served in Agaete narian dishes in one of the most traditional places, During the island conquest by the Spaniards Bar El Perola. (1478), Agaete was a part of Guanartemato The street leads to the old Galdar, one of the native kingdoms in Gran Agaete pier. From here you can You can return to Roca Negra Hotel walking along Canaria. The economy was based on agricul- see the famous God ´s Finger Leon y Castillo Street in direction to the gas station. ture and fishing, and there is evidence of com- “Dedo de Dios”, a natural sym- At the roundabout at the entrance of the town take mercial exchange with ships from Europe. bol of Agaete.(Unfortunately ,A the exit with directions to the hotel. few years ago, a storm broke the The strategic location of the port and its natu- God´s Finger.2005 top of the finger altering its "If you're in Agaete in ral and cultural wealth have contribuited to shape). In the distance, we can also see the cliffs August, you’re very for- Agaete becoming as one of the main attrac- with direct ocean drop, the highest drop in tunate as you'll enjoy the tions of the island. Europe, which form part of the Natural Park of most traditional festivity Tamadaba. You can enjoy great beaches on each of the canary islands, La With the following route, we want you to dis- sides of the pier and its avenue its lined with cafés Rama” cover a little better the fishing village of and restaurants where you can enjoy the real Agaete. Enjoy your stay with us! Coffee of Agaete and also try some local and tradi- tional meals or local fresh fish. Rutas Roca Negra Ruta.– 2 Lenght: 40min Level: Easy Playa del Juncal Step by Step Dicover easily for yourself “Playa del Juncal “ and “La Caleta” with the “Step by Step” routes from Roca Negra Hotel & Spa Escriba la consigna aqí. Tel.: (555) 555 55 55 Ruta 2.-Playa de Juncal step by step. At about 300 meters cross the ravine and continue J u n c a l & between walls of ancient agricultural terraces. At Playa del Juncal, the Junctions always continue on the Caleta Beach also known path that runs parallel as Playa del to the coast and seen more visible. Playa de la Caleta and Playa del Juncal are Puertito, is lo- cated in the two rocky beaches located in Agaete. neighbourhood) On our way to” Playa del Juncal” from the Along this route we will of Agaete, near come across 'La Cueva Roca Negra hotel, we will make a stop at La the proximities del Moro. This place is Caleta beach which is at only a short walking dis- of Galdar. considered to have been tance from , in the North an aboriginal settlement ‘El Juncal’ Beach our Hotel. west of Gran Ca- and its cave was used by ‘Cueva del Moro’ On the path that naria. the first inhabitants as Playa del Juncal is a quiet beach, also known for its leads to El Juncal dwelling and place to save the crops. The cave is a calm waters, which invites to a relaxing bath. The we can find en- private property, so please leave it untouched . beach is located on the bay, and has a docking demic area. Access to the beach vegetation such should be done on foot. Path to La Caleta Beach As we continue along this as Cardones and Ta- path,always paralell to he baibas, and in We start our journey in the coast, the Juncal ravine , we lobby of Roca Negra hotel. we reach a junction. Here, we We take the street in direction can appreciate a great can turn to Agaete and just about 100 amount of Juncos to the left towards the “Peñón meters, and on the left side, we "Juncus acutus" which del Portillo “to enjoy a great can see the sign that indicates are plants that give view of the cliffs of Agaete the path to La Caleta coast and " The Dragon Tail" name to this quiet bay. Beach. After a few minutes on on the horizon. Continuing El Cardón (Euphorbia this track we will reach the along the trail on the right will canariensis), also com- steps where we can begin to descent to this rocky go down in a steep beach ( la Caleta), which is ideal for fishermen and Sunset at El Juncal monly called "candle", zigzag path that leads directly bathers looking is one of the most char- to the for a nice swim. acteristic plants of the quiet The Juncal beach . Canary Islands. They oc- cupy the arid areas from the To return to coast till 600 meters, and Roca Negra we can discover a variety Hotel from here To continue along our of them covering an area La Caleta Beach we walk back the way of 10 to 12 sqm. Its juice, or same way. to El Juncal, and before descending the steps to latex, is quite toxic and it Playa Caleta, continue to the right side along the was used by the natives for fishing and as a purga- track of land that runs paralell to the “Ravine of La tive due to its medicinal properties. Caleta”. Rutas Roca Negra Ruta.- 1 Guayedra, Step by step Enjoy the best of Agaete, by your self, with the routes “Step by Step” from Roca Negra Hotel & Spa Escriba la consigna aqí. Tel.: (555) 555 55 55 Route1. Guayedra step by step by Tropical Storm "Delta .At the junction with the road, we have the option of continuing to Tamadaba G u a y e d r a or following the path to Guayedra. B e a c h At this scena- ry we must continue Guayedra Beach is one of the beaches in the north- alongside the western Gran Canarian still can be considered road about quasi-virgin. It is nestled in the Valley of Guaye- 200 meters, dra and is loca- until we find ted in the Natu- again the ral Park of Ta- signal that madaba. Decla- Our route to this natural paradise begins in the indicates the red "Biosphere "From “Pool Bar" Roca Negra, we walk down a zigzag path down to the Guayedra Beach. Reseva" by zigzag path that leads directly to the won- UNESCO in 2005 derful natural pools "Las Salinas". On the hori- At this point we can see a full panoramic for its high biolo- zon, on clear days, you can enjoy the magnifi- Of Tamadaba massif at whose feet lies the Valley of gical and lands- Paseo de Los Poetas.
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