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posted by Rahmat on 7 August 2009 at 17:04
Palmitos Park is one of the most popular Park in Gran Canaria. It is a subtropical oasis in a verdant valley of palm trees. It has more than 200 species of birds, including the tiny hummingbirds, toucans, peacocks, hornbills, cranes, flamingos and macaws. There are various attractive places in the park to see, you may require atleast a couple of hours or half a day to have a look at all sights. The most important is the breathtaking bird-of-prey show. Other important shows are the parrot shows where you can see the amazing tricks performed by these birds. The Orchid House in the park is an ideal & unique habitat for hundreds of orchids in multiple shapes & colours.
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Palmitos Park,
Gran Canaria,
Spain.
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posted by pshea on 17 July 2009 at 19:58
Tejeda is a small town located in the center of the island of Gran Canaria. It is around 1580 m (5184 ft) above sea level. You will find here bustling restaurants and bars, shops selling souvenirs and other local specialities and a man offering donkey rides to children. It is surrounded by terraced cornfields, orchards and vegetable cultivations.In the month of February when Almond trees are at their best the region offers wonderful scenaries to the visitors.
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Tejeda,
Gran Canaria,
Spain.
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posted by Rahmat on 17 July 2009 at 12:46
Arucas is one of the main town in the north of Gran Canaria, separate from the capital by the ravine Barranco de Tenoya. Arucas has some remarkable historic buildings which represents the architectural style of the 19th century.The city has many churches but the ‘Cathedral of Arucas’, built by lava-stone church has a 60 meter high tower, which is one of the highest church tower on the archipelago. Arucas is also known as 'city of rum' as one of the biggest sugar cane rum factory is located here.
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Arucas,
Gran Canaria,
Spain.
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posted by Rahmat on 17 July 2009 at 10:05
Tafira Alta is one of the center part of the island in Gran Canaria. It is one of the wealthy suburbs with maginificient residences, built in different architechtural styles. All these big residences belongs to great business tycoons & wealthy foreigners. Here is an elegant hotel "Los Frailes" built by the british in the early 20th century, where many historical meetings took place.
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Tafira Alta,
Gran Canaria,
Spain.
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