Green Friendly Holidays

There is more than beaches, Gran Canaria - is a perfect destination for those who nature and the natural environment.

On the island is rich in natural resources and its vast area tantalizes eco-adventurers of all kinds. On the island, which is designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve that for this reason. Thanks to this special status, Gran Canaria will be maintained for the rest of their ecological days. It also offers a harmonious balance between nature and human interests, which still villa holidays Gran Canaria, for example.

Gran Canaria is the third largest of the Canary archipelago. Located 130 km from the African coast, it was on Spanish territory from 15 century. On the island is equipped with a rich history since 500 BC That is, when he was first settled in Canarios. Traces of their culture remain throughout the Canary Islands.

On the island is a full-time employees and about 800,000 people. However, tourism, increasing the number closer to one million or more at any given time. Nearly half of the island of regular people who live in the capital Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The rest of its inhabitants are spread across the island is 21 municipalities and 1552 square kilometers.

Although the beach is the top tourist attraction, Gran Canaria is also known for their breath volcanoes. In fact, is itself an island of volcanic origin. Many gaps vents are attached to this fact obvious to visitors and citizens.

On the radio will look shows that the volcanic craters or calderas dot the surface of the island. One of them is the Bandama Caldera, which goes back to 20 BC Although it is one of the smaller islands, Caldera refers to a stunning km and a depth of 200 meters. Originally a double cone blunt, Caldera was formed at a later date. Caldera de los Marteles is further away from the beautiful island sites. This created a crater of more than 100,000 years ago and now it seems as fresh, green field.

Additional environmental gems include the island is 290 cave located in Cenobio of Valeron. This is a huge conservation of sand gothic basalt. In the early setters, known as Guancha excavated caves and boxes. These investigations are still standing after centuries of time. Caves, once a storage area for Guancha are now the most important piece of the history of Gran Canaria. Cueva Pintada is another island famous cave. This may be the main headquarters Guancha history. Located in the city Galdar that was once the center of the old rulers. The spectacular images gave the cave its name. Given the fact that the erosion of the cave was closed to the public several years ago. However, tourists can visit the cave, Cueva Pintada practical museum. They may also include the interior of the recovered artifacts caves many rooms.

Gran Canaria is a treasure from the mountains, sand dunes and ancient monoliths. The terrain is varied and offers opportunities for sightseeing cars, bicycles and feet. His dozens of protected species of flora and fauna attract nature lovers of all types. Tourists looking for a unique eco-tourism experience, will be disappointed on Gran Canaria holidays!