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‘Dedo de Dios’ in Agaete

El Dedo de Dios and the Roque Partido: Two names for the same symbol

The rock formation at the Port of Las Nieves, in Agaete lost its pinnacle in 2005, yet it still preserves the beauty of nature’s great works of art.

In Agaete it was always called the Roque Partido (‘Broken Rock’). Dedo de Dios (‘God’s Finger’) was the name given to it by Domingo Doreste, also known as Fray Lesco, the same man who spoke of Gran Canaria as a continent in miniature. This rock formation truly has something divine about it, it always has. We felt it twenty-five years ago, before tropical storm Delta brought down its upper pinnacle, and we still feel it now, in the shapes being created by the erosion of wind and ocean.


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Hermitage of San Antonio Abad in Vegueta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Discover the Hermitage of San Antonio Abad: The Birthplace of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Hermitage of San Antonio Abad is opening its doors once again to tourists and locals.

In the heart of the historic district of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a hidden gem from centuries past is shining anew. The Hermitage of San Antonio Abad-one of the oldest temples in the Canary Islands-has reopened after centuries of silence, inviting both locals and visitors to step into the living history of the city.


Cast of Sala Scala in Gran Canaria. Photo: Sala Scala

New Sala Scala in Gran Canaria: Local Gastronomy and a Show Reflecting the Island's Essence

Origen: An Unforgettable Experience for the Warm Nights of Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria opens its heart once again, inviting you to discover the renewed Sala Scala—a venue where every night transforms into a unique celebration with the show Origen. This unforgettable experience seamlessly blends culture, gastronomy, and art, creating lasting memories of your stay on our miniature continent.


Faro de Maspalomas (Maspalomas lighthouse)

Let your imagination soar towards Maspalomas

Your imagination mirrors these seagulls, always ready to soar off on the slightest breeze. 

Their flight expresses their lust for life against the backdrop of the sky and in this case also highlighting the silhouette of the Maspalomas Lighthouse, in the south of Gran Canaria. This picture portrays a fleeting instant in more than a century of lights, stretching back to that distant day in 1890 when the light projected its first beam.


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