Parky a záhrady na Gran Canarii

Parks and Gardens of Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria offers a diverse collection of green spaces, ranging from the massive nature reserve of the Maspalomas Dunes to the Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo, the largest botanical garden in Spain. In Las Palmas, historic urban squares like Plaza de Santa Ana and Plaza del Espíritu Santo showcase colonial architecture, while Parque Doramas features rare endemic drago trees. The island also contains specialized collections, such as the Jardín de la Marquesa in Arucas and dedicated cactus gardens.

Parks and Gardens of Gran Canaria — Mapa

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Maspalomas Dunes

Breathtaking - the best word to describe this vast sandy area. The dunes were formed into rounded hills and wave-like patterns during the…

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Botanical Garden of the Canaries

Probably the largest botanical garden in Spain. Beautiful layout with a rich vegetation that includes many rare species.

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Plaza de Santa Ana

The main square where the most important buildings – the Town Hall and the majestic Catedral de Canarias – are located.

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Doramas Park

A splendid park planted with rare dragos - extremely slow growing trees. This shady, pleasant park is great for relaxing.

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Parque Santa Catalina

Surrounded by many restaurants, bars and clubs, this park is a place to go if you want to experience the nightlife of Las Palmas.

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Parque Botánico de Maspalomas

This botanic garden is very small, yet charming. Nice place to go for a stroll on a hot day.

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Jardín de la Marquesa

Located in Arucas, this 19th-century botanical garden features over 2,500 species of tropical and subtropical plants. The grounds include a historic palace and are home to free-roaming peacocks.

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Parque de La Mayordomía

A large urban park in the Tamaraceite district featuring community gardens, a network of walking paths, and a historic 18th-century manor house.

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Jardín de Cactus y Suculentas

A specialized section within the Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden showcasing a vast collection of cacti and succulent plants from the Canary Islands and various arid regions worldwide.

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Juan Pablo II

One of the largest urban parks in Las Palmas, equipped with a large climbing wall, sports courts, children's play areas, and a central pond.

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Plaza del Espíritu Santo

A quiet square in the historic Vegueta district, notable for its stone fountain sheltered by a neoclassical canopy and surrounded by colonial-era buildings.