Gran Canaria Tourist Guide

out of corn paste by native Mexicans, just two of the artistic gems that will more than justify your visit.

Now take the GC-100 and stop at Montaña Bermeja, where you will come to Cuatro Puertas. Observe the upper part of this artificial excavation dug out by early Canarian dwellers, who built at its peak a sacred ritual site, or almogarén , where they would worship their gods. Villa de Ingenio opens its doors with the aim of displaying the fervour of its traditions. This municipality was formerly an important site for sugar cane production, while today its economy revolves around commerce and craft, one of its main vocations. The typical lacework made here is a leading light all over the island and can be appreciated at the Museum of Canary Stone and Crafts. Ingenio is also home to a special bread called pan de puño and the International Folklore Festival, which since 1996 has been drawing in relevant musical groups from all the continents. Before contuing your route it is worthwhile taking the road to Guayadeque Ravine, another remarkable inland aboriginal settlement prior to the island’s joining the Castilian Crown. It is a beautiful setting with lovely buildings and quirky restaurants that occupy caves which over 500 years ago were homes and burial sites for the first Canarians. Agüimes is a town that throws itself headlong into its festivals, and for this reason the Carnival is the greatest of its celebrations. Yet it is also packed with history, as

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LEISURE GUIDE OF GRAN CANARIA