Easter in Gran Canaria is a religious holiday, celebrated since the island's capital was founded by the Kingdom of Castile in 1478, and lasts from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
Countless tourists choose to spend their Easter holidays in Gran Canaria, mainly because, apart from the impressive religious processions that are widely followed by believers and non-believers alike, the island's climate is a total guarantee.
Whereas in other parts of the world the weather is very unpredictable during Easter Week with days of rain that paralyse the days, in Gran Canaria the weather is stable with mild temperatures and many hours of sunshine, which is very necessary for the body.
What is the Holy Week like on the island of Gran Canaria?
Easter is celebrated in very different ways in each town on the island, although the most outstanding is that of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with great historical and artistic value, and with numerous brotherhoods that travel around the city with overwhelming fervour.
Canarian imagery has an important presence here, almost all of which are candlestick images carved by artists of the stature of José Luján Pérez, the greatest exponent of Baroque sculpture in the Canary Islands and its most representative artist.
Easter Processions in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Holy Week in Gran Canaria has a multitude of processions that take place during the Passion of Christ.
Palm Sunday
Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem: in the morning the procession of the Lord on the Donkey takes place, which starts at the San Telmo Chapel and goes through different streets of the capital of Gran Canaria. On the arrival of the procession, the Eucharist is celebrated in San Telmo Park.
Penitential procession of the Nazarenos de Vegueta: in the afternoon, the penitential procession of the brotherhood of the Nazarenos de Vegueta to the Cathedral of the Canary Islands takes place from the parish church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Vegueta.
Holy Wednesday
Procession of the Santo Encuentro de Cristo or del Paso: this procession of images takes place at 20:30 from the parish church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán de Vegueta and the encounters take place in the different streets, with the main one between Christ and the Virgin in the Plaza Mayor de Santa Ana, after which the procession makes its penitential station in the Cathedral of the Canary Islands.
Procession of Our Lady of Sorrows of Triana: from the Chapel of San Telmo, the solemn procession of Our Lady of Sorrows of Triana takes place, making its penitential station at the Sanctuary of San Antonio de Padua.
Holy Thursday
This day is known for the visits to the seven monuments prepared by the different parishes, churches and convents in the area of Vegueta and Triana, as well as other parts of the city. Near the early hours of Good Friday morning, at ten to twelve at night, the singing of the Miserere in honour of the Santísimo Cristo del Buen Fin is celebrated in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Good Friday
Via Crucis of the Holy Christ of the Good End: it is celebrated at midnight and leaves from the Chapel of the Holy Spirit and travels through different streets of the Vegueta neighbourhood. It is unaccompanied by music, in silence and in penitence. Before leaving, the Miserere is sung and a bell marks the stops and the restart of the procession.
Procession of Art, of the Mantillas or the Dolorosa de Luján Pérez: at 11:00 this popular procession takes place from the Cathedral of the Canary Islands, known as the Dolorosa de Luján Pérez because it is the culminating work of this sculptor from Gran Canaria. It is also known as the Procession of Art, as the two most important images of the sculptor appear in it, and the Procession of the Mantillas, as the ladies wear Canarian mantillas. When both images arrive at the cathedral, the sermon of the Seven Words takes place.
Procession of the Holy Burial of Christ or Magna Interparroquial: on the evening of Good Friday, the procession of the Holy Burial of Christ takes place, also known as the Magna Interparroquial procession, in which fifteen pasos take place and which annually attracts more than fifty thousand people.
Thrones from the Parish of Santo Domingo: the images of the Lord Preacher and Saint Mary Magdalene come out of this parish. Then comes the Santísimo Cristo del Granizo, followed by the Santísimo Cristo con la Cruz a Cuestas and the Santa Mujer Verónica of the Hermandad del Santo Encuentro.
Thrones from the Parish Church of San Agustín: from this parish the Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz, accompanied by San Juan Evangelista and the image of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, popularly known as La Genovesa starts the procession.
Thrones from the parish of San Francisco: from this parish goes out the Holy Christ of the Agony in the Garden, accompanied by the angel Saint Egudiel and the Holy Apostles. This is followed by the procession of the Santísimo Cristo de la Humildad y Paciencia and San Pedro de las Lágrimas. Then the Naked Holy Cross with Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Mary Magdalene makes its exit. This is followed by the procession of the Santísimo Cristo Yacente. The procession is closed by Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de la Portería, accompanied by her Pontifical and Royal Archconfraternity. The focal point is the Alameda de Colón, where the processions come together chronologically according to the events of the Passion of Christ.
Procession of the Retreat and Silence: after the previous multitudinous procession, different processions of the Retreat are held in the city, and returning to their points of origin in sepulchral silence.
Weather in Gran Canaria during Easter
The weather in Gran Canaria during Holy Week is positively affected by the trade winds, humid and cool, which come from the north, specifically from the Azores anticyclone. The average figures for the months of March and April speak for themselves:
MARCH
APRIL
Temperature (ºC)
19
19.4
Rainfall (mm)
12
6
Relative humidity (%)
64
64
Rainy days
2.3
1.3
Sunshine hours
229
228
Best Easter offers in Gran Canaria
If you want to prepare your Easter holidays on the island, probably the best idea is to stay in one of the best establishments with the most attractive offers on the market. And the answer to where to look for them is obvious: at VillaGranCanaria.
We have an incredible selection of luxury flats and villas with private pools spread across the length and breadth of Gran Canaria, in the best locations so that you don't miss out on any of the island's picturesque Holy Week celebrations.
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The caves were probably enclosed by dry stone walls and the interior space was divided by stone alignments or light structures made of branches and skins.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">From here, another path leads down through a small tunnel to a cave-barn, which is reached by a narrow "chimney", almost impossible to locate without an expert guide. Further on, on the eastern side, there is a mill quarry which is difficult to access by means of a path that has been erased and is full of cactuses.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">It’s not surprising that this site is located in Telde, as this was one of the two <i>guanartematos</i> or kingdoms into which the island of <i>Tamarán</i> (as Gran Canaria was known to its inhabitants before the arrival of Europeans) was divided.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the Cuatro Puertas Archaeological Site in Gran Canaria</h2><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Yacimiento_de_Cuatro_Puertas_en_Telde_1.jpg"></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">To reach the Cuatro Puertas site there are several options.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By private vehicle</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">To get to this emblematic place you have to drive along the GC-1, the main motorway of the island until you take exit 15 (Base aérea/Ojos de Garza) and exit at the roundabout in the direction of El Goro, linking up with the GC-140.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Once you’ve passed this district of Telde, continue until you reach a roundabout, where you have to take the exit to the left on the GC-100 and follow the signs until you reach some buildings on the left, where you should turn in the same direction.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Once the ascent begins, leave the car approximately halfway up the road and continue on foot to reach the site.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By public transport</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">To get to this site by public transport, use one of the lines of <a href="https://www.guaguasglobal.com/lineas-horarios/linea/?id=35"><strong>Global</strong></a>, Gran Canaria's public bus company.</p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From the north of Gran Canaria:</strong> by any line to Telde (12, 80, etc.) and then change to line 35 (Telde-Agüimes) to Cuatro Puertas.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From the south of Gran Canaria:</strong> by any line to Agüimes (41, 52) or Telde (36, 90) and then change to line 35 (Telde-Agüimes) to Cuatro Puertas.</li></ul><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information to visit the Cuatro Puertas Caves in Telde</h2><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Yacimiento_de_Cuatro_Puertas_en_Canarias_1.jpg"></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">Some interesting facts about this archaeological site are as follows.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Indicative distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 24 kilometres or 20 minutes by car.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 38 kilometres or 30 minutes by car.</li></ul><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Final de la Calle Guanche, 35215, Telde, Las Palmas, Spain</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cuatro Puertas Archaeological Site Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.grancanariapatrimonio.com/buscador?p_p_id=101&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_101_struts_action=%2Fasset_publisher%2Fview_content&_101_returnToFullPageURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.grancanariapatrimonio.com%2Fbuscador%3Fp_p_id%3D3%26p_p_lifecycle%3D1%26p_p_state%3Dnormal%26p_p_state_rcv%3D1&_101_assetEntryId=7377667&_101_type=content&_101_urlTitle=cuatro-puertas&inheritRedirect=false&redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.grancanariapatrimonio.com%2Fbuscador%3Fp_p_id%3D3%26p_p_lifecycle%3D0%26p_p_state%3Dmaximized%26p_p_mode%3Dview%26_3_groupId%3D0%26_3_keywords%3Dcuatro%2Bpuertas%26_3_struts_action%3D%252Fsearch%252Fsearch%26_3_format%3D"><strong>Gran Canaria Governing Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/heritage/archaeological-heritage/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(57) "▷ Cuatro Puertas Archaeological Site - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(156) "Discover here ⬆️ all about the Cuatro Puertas Archaeological Site in Telde. ✅ Get to know one of the most important historical places in Gran Canaria!" 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In fact, it can be compared to (on a smaller scale, of course) the Altamira Cave or the Atapuerca Site.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Canarian aborigines are believed to have arrived in the archipelago around the 5th century BC, so for almost two millennia the first settlers lived in isolation on the islands, creating their own culture and lifestyle adapted to the wild, volcanic environment.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Although most of them lived in caves, in the north of Gran Canaria there are remains of an ancient settlement whose economy was based on hunting, livestock and agriculture, sectors which they used to the maximum for their survival.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Undoubtedly, the ancient settlers are an example of development in an extreme habitat that today can be seen at first hand thanks to the important legacy and archaeological trace that they have left throughout history in magical places like this one.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">What is the Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park in Gáldar?</h2><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRoioRSDW9Q"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fRoioRSDW9Q" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">The Cueva Pintada is, together with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://villagrancanaria.com/experiences/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Cenobio de Valerón</strong></a>, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands. It’s located in Gran Canaria, specifically in the northern municipality of Gáldar, which was one of the two <i>guanartematos</i> or kingdoms into which the island of <i>Tamarán</i> was divided, together with Telde.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In recent years it has become a must-see for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the Canary Islands first-hand, as it’s a complex made up of a hamlet surrounding a cavern carved out of the rock.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">To get there, you first have to cross a walkway over the ruins of an ancient settlement where you can see how the ancient dwellings of the aborigines were organised and laid out.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Once inside the cave, you can see the geometric motifs that decorate the walls, clear evidence of the artistic representations of the time, which, thanks to the glass dome that protects the entire vault, can be seen up close.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The fact is that to enter the past through the cave paintings is an experience that’s not easily forgotten: walking in front of authentic archaeological discoveries and not a recreation is astonishing.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the archaeological site Cueva Pintada de Gáldar</h2><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By private vehicle</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">To get to this museum and archaeological park located in the municipality of Gáldar, take the GC-2, the motorway that runs parallel to the north coast of the island, until you reach exit 25.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then, at the roundabout, turn right towards the village of Gáldar and take the first street on the left (Calle Maninidra).</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">As this village is full of intricate streets, it’s recommended to continue along this street until the end of it and leave your car in the car park on the left hand side.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then just walk for about 4 minutes along Guaires Street to the end, turn right into Andamana Street, then left into Facaracas Street and finally right into Bentejuí Street.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By public transport</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Global, the bus company of Gran Canaria (called guaguas in the archipelago) connects the capital of the island with the village of Gáldar through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.guaguasglobal.com/pdflineas/linea105.pdf"><strong>line 105</strong></a>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The route ends at the Gáldar Bus Station, from where you have to walk to the archaeological site for about 9 minutes.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Just follow the main road, connect with Capitán Quesada Street until the end, where you turn left into Plaza de Santiago square (the end point of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://villagrancanaria.com/experiences/way-saint-james-gran-canaria/"><strong>Way of Saint James in Gran Canaria</strong></a>) and finish a few metres along Bentejuí Street.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information for visiting the Painted Cave of Gáldar</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Some important facts about this archaeological site on Gran Canaria are as follows.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cueva_Pintada_en_Galdar_1.jpg"></figure><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 22 km (30 minutes)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 77 km (1 hour)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Puerto de Mogán:</strong> 98 km (1 hour and 20 minutes)</li></ul><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Opening hours</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>October to May</strong></p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 h. (last guided tour at 16:30).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 18:00 h. (last guided tour at 16:30 p.m.).</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>June to September</strong></p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 19:30 h. (last guided tour at 18:00).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 19:00 h. (last guided tour at 17:30).</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;">The museum and archaeological park are open until half an hour before closing time (although it’s not possible to visit the entire museum during this time).</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Closed every Monday of the year; 1, 5 and 6 January; 1 May; 24, 25 and 31 December.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>IMPORTANT:</strong> for conservation reasons, seating is limited and tickets are available until full.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>COVID-19:</strong> please consult the new visiting conditions on the official website.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Price</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>General ticket:</strong> €6.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reduced ticket:</strong> €3 (over 65s, pensioners and students up to 23 years of age).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Group and large family tickets:</strong> €4 (14 or more people and members of large families).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Free admission:</strong> children under 18, school groups, unemployed, people with disabilities and accompanying persons, ICOM card holders, teachers, accredited guides and professional visitors.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Free admission days:</strong> every Sunday throughout the year, plus 18 April, 18 and 30 May, 25 and 26 July and 27 September, unless they’re compulsory closure days.</li></ul><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cueva_Pintada_1.jpg"></figure><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Calle Audiencia, 2, 35460, Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Phone</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">(+34) 928 895 746</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Email</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="mailto:cuevapintada@grancanaria.com"><strong>cuevapintada@grancanaria.com</strong></a></p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Web</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.cuevapintada.com/"><strong>http://www.cuevapintada.com/</strong></a></p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cueva Pintada de Gáldar Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/native-culture/cueva-pintada-museum/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/museums-and-places-interest/gran-canaria/cueva-pintada/"><strong>Hello Canary Islands</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(62) "Cueva Pintada de Gáldar 【 2024 GUIDE 】 - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(140) "Discover here ⬆️ all about the Cueva Pintada de Gáldar. ✅ Get to know one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria!" 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In fact, on the island you can visit ancient archaeological sites and see cave paintings and burial mounds built on lava.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">One of these magical places is to be found in the north of Gran Canaria, in caves that are, in essence, a collective granary of enormous dimensions that the ancient aborigines created to store cereal, the real basis of their diet, as can be seen in one of the culinary delights: gofio.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This is a set of more than 300 hollows drilled more than 800 years ago by stone peaks in the soft rock, connected to each other at different levels of a high escarpment of the Montaña del Gallego mountain.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">It’s an authentic work of prehistoric engineering worthy of a visit because of its heritage and cultural value, not only for the island but for the whole of the Canary Islands. In addition, the strategic nature of the site made it a real natural fortress, as it was unnoticed from the outside due to its location on an almost vertical mountain wall.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">What is a cenobio in Gran Canaria?</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">According to the Diccionario de la lengua española (Dictionary of the Spanish language) of the Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy), the word <a href="https://dle.rae.es/cenobio?m=form"><i><strong>cenobio</strong></i></a> comes from the late Latin <i>coenobĭum</i>, and this from the Bizantine Greek κοινόβιον <i>koinóbion</i>; literally 'life in common', thus monastery.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">However, in Gran Canaria this term is linked to a false idea that has been completely discarded today, according to which the silos or chambers of the site were like the rooms of a convent where the young women of the noble class were locked up until they married, under the care of the <i>harimaguadas</i> or priestesses of great social and religious influence.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the Cenobio de Valerón archaeological site</h2><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cenobio_de_Valeron_en_Gran_Canaria_1.png"></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">This old grain store is located in the north of Gran Canaria, in the municipality of Santa María de Guía.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Access to the site can be made in either direction from the GC-2 motorway, at exit number 20, which is clearly signposted on the road signs.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then take the GC-291 and in less than five minutes we will reach the site simply by following the signs.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Some important facts about this archaeological site on Gran Canaria are as follows.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 22 km (30 minutes)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 77 km (1 hour)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Puerto de Mogán:</strong> 98 km (1 hour and 20 minutes)</li></ul><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Opening hours</h3><p><strong>WINTER HOURS</strong> (October - March)<br>Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00h</p><p><br><strong>SUMMER OPENING HOURS</strong> (April - September)<br>Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00h<br>Closed every Monday and on 1, 5 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.</p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Price</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>General price:</strong> 3 €.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reduced price*:</strong> 2 € (school groups, except local school; groups of over 10 people with prior appointment; children between the ages of 10 and 14; student card holders; and people over 65 years old.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Special free entry</strong> for educational groups from the municipality with prior appointment; tourist guides and teachers accompanying groups; and children under 10; people with functional diversity.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Combo 5 €</strong> including a visit to Maipés de Agaete included.</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>*</strong>To qualify for the reduced fee, visitors must show all the appropriate documentation.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Guided tours, activities and workshops are available to school groups or private groups of over 10 individuals.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Guided tours have to be requested by prior appointment.</p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Cuesta de Silva, s/n, 35450, Santa María de Guía, Las Palmas, España</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Phone</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">(+34) 618 607 896</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Email</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="mailto:museosyarqueologia@arqueocanaria.com">museosyarqueologia@arqueocanaria.com</a></p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Web</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.arqueologiacanaria.com/Arqueologia_Canaria/Cenobio_de_Valeron.html">http://www.arqueologiacanaria.com/Arqueologia_Canaria/Cenobio_de_Valeron.html</a></p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cenobio_de_Valeron_en_Canarias_1.jpeg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cenobio de Valerón Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/medusa/wiki/index.php?title=Cenobio_de_Valer%C3%B3n"><strong>Canary Islands Government</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/archaeological-sites/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/museums-and-places-interest/gran-canaria/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Hello Canary Islands</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caves_of_Valeron"><strong>Wikipedia</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(65) "▷ Cenobio de Valerón 【 COMPLETE GUIDE 】 - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(144) "Discover here ⬆️ everything about the Cenobio de Valerón. ✅ ¡Get to know one of the most important archaeological sites of Gran Canaria!" 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In fact, it can be compared to (on a smaller scale, of course) the Altamira Cave or the Atapuerca Site.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Canarian aborigines are believed to have arrived in the archipelago around the 5th century BC, so for almost two millennia the first settlers lived in isolation on the islands, creating their own culture and lifestyle adapted to the wild, volcanic environment.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Although most of them lived in caves, in the north of Gran Canaria there are remains of an ancient settlement whose economy was based on hunting, livestock and agriculture, sectors which they used to the maximum for their survival.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Undoubtedly, the ancient settlers are an example of development in an extreme habitat that today can be seen at first hand thanks to the important legacy and archaeological trace that they have left throughout history in magical places like this one.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">What is the Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park in Gáldar?</h2><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRoioRSDW9Q"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fRoioRSDW9Q" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">The Cueva Pintada is, together with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://villagrancanaria.com/experiences/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Cenobio de Valerón</strong></a>, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands. It’s located in Gran Canaria, specifically in the northern municipality of Gáldar, which was one of the two <i>guanartematos</i> or kingdoms into which the island of <i>Tamarán</i> was divided, together with Telde.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In recent years it has become a must-see for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the Canary Islands first-hand, as it’s a complex made up of a hamlet surrounding a cavern carved out of the rock.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">To get there, you first have to cross a walkway over the ruins of an ancient settlement where you can see how the ancient dwellings of the aborigines were organised and laid out.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Once inside the cave, you can see the geometric motifs that decorate the walls, clear evidence of the artistic representations of the time, which, thanks to the glass dome that protects the entire vault, can be seen up close.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The fact is that to enter the past through the cave paintings is an experience that’s not easily forgotten: walking in front of authentic archaeological discoveries and not a recreation is astonishing.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the archaeological site Cueva Pintada de Gáldar</h2><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By private vehicle</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">To get to this museum and archaeological park located in the municipality of Gáldar, take the GC-2, the motorway that runs parallel to the north coast of the island, until you reach exit 25.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then, at the roundabout, turn right towards the village of Gáldar and take the first street on the left (Calle Maninidra).</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">As this village is full of intricate streets, it’s recommended to continue along this street until the end of it and leave your car in the car park on the left hand side.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then just walk for about 4 minutes along Guaires Street to the end, turn right into Andamana Street, then left into Facaracas Street and finally right into Bentejuí Street.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By public transport</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Global, the bus company of Gran Canaria (called guaguas in the archipelago) connects the capital of the island with the village of Gáldar through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.guaguasglobal.com/pdflineas/linea105.pdf"><strong>line 105</strong></a>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The route ends at the Gáldar Bus Station, from where you have to walk to the archaeological site for about 9 minutes.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Just follow the main road, connect with Capitán Quesada Street until the end, where you turn left into Plaza de Santiago square (the end point of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://villagrancanaria.com/experiences/way-saint-james-gran-canaria/"><strong>Way of Saint James in Gran Canaria</strong></a>) and finish a few metres along Bentejuí Street.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information for visiting the Painted Cave of Gáldar</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Some important facts about this archaeological site on Gran Canaria are as follows.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cueva_Pintada_en_Galdar_1.jpg"></figure><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 22 km (30 minutes)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 77 km (1 hour)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Puerto de Mogán:</strong> 98 km (1 hour and 20 minutes)</li></ul><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Opening hours</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>October to May</strong></p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 h. (last guided tour at 16:30).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 18:00 h. (last guided tour at 16:30 p.m.).</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>June to September</strong></p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 19:30 h. (last guided tour at 18:00).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 19:00 h. (last guided tour at 17:30).</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;">The museum and archaeological park are open until half an hour before closing time (although it’s not possible to visit the entire museum during this time).</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Closed every Monday of the year; 1, 5 and 6 January; 1 May; 24, 25 and 31 December.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>IMPORTANT:</strong> for conservation reasons, seating is limited and tickets are available until full.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>COVID-19:</strong> please consult the new visiting conditions on the official website.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Price</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>General ticket:</strong> €6.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reduced ticket:</strong> €3 (over 65s, pensioners and students up to 23 years of age).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Group and large family tickets:</strong> €4 (14 or more people and members of large families).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Free admission:</strong> children under 18, school groups, unemployed, people with disabilities and accompanying persons, ICOM card holders, teachers, accredited guides and professional visitors.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Free admission days:</strong> every Sunday throughout the year, plus 18 April, 18 and 30 May, 25 and 26 July and 27 September, unless they’re compulsory closure days.</li></ul><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cueva_Pintada_1.jpg"></figure><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Calle Audiencia, 2, 35460, Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Phone</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">(+34) 928 895 746</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Email</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="mailto:cuevapintada@grancanaria.com"><strong>cuevapintada@grancanaria.com</strong></a></p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Web</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.cuevapintada.com/"><strong>http://www.cuevapintada.com/</strong></a></p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cueva Pintada de Gáldar Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/native-culture/cueva-pintada-museum/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/museums-and-places-interest/gran-canaria/cueva-pintada/"><strong>Hello Canary Islands</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(62) "Cueva Pintada de Gáldar 【 2024 GUIDE 】 - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(140) "Discover here ⬆️ all about the Cueva Pintada de Gáldar. ✅ Get to know one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria!" 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Gran Canaria offers a wide variety of holiday accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Whether you’re seeking luxury villas, family-friendly apartments, affordable bungalows, or charming rural cottages, our extensive catalogue has the ideal self-catering option for your stay.</span></p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/villa/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Villa</strong></span></a></h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">A villa is the top choice for those seeking maximum privacy and comfort. Villas in Gran Canaria are typically spacious and secluded, offering guests the freedom to relax and unwind throughout their holiday. All our villas come fully equipped with amenities such as private swimming pools, gardens, and modern kitchens. Set in peaceful, natural surroundings, they are perfect for rest and relaxation. Villas are also ideal for families or groups, as they usually feature several bedrooms and generous communal areas, allowing everyone to stay together and enjoy quality time.</span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">At VillaGranCanaria, we specialise in a wide range of villa rentals, including:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Villas with private pools:</strong> Enjoy a refreshing swim in your own pool, without having to share the space.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Luxury villas:</strong> Treat yourself to a luxurious villa with every comfort and stunning views. Experience the ultimate in exclusivity and relaxation.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Beachfront villas:</strong> Wake up to the sound of the waves and enjoy breathtaking coastal sunsets. Benefit from direct access to the beach and incredible sea views.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Affordable villas:</strong> High-quality accommodation at a competitive price, offering comfort and space without breaking the bank.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Family and group villas:</strong> The perfect option for families with children or groups of friends seeking privacy and peace.</span></li></ul><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;"> </h3><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/apartments/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Apartments</strong></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong> </strong></span></h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">If you prefer to spend more time exploring and less time indoors, a holiday apartment is a great choice. At VillaGranCanaria, we offer a variety of apartments to suit all needs:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Beachfront apartments:</strong> Stay just metres from the sea, the ideal option for those who love the ocean breeze and easy access to the beach.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>City apartments: </strong>Perfect for urban explorers wanting to discover every corner of Gran Canaria’s vibrant towns and cities.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Luxury apartments:</strong> Enjoy stylish living and first-class amenities in our deluxe apartments.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Affordable apartments:</strong> Find a budget-friendly apartment offering the best value for money, without compromising on comfort.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/bungalow/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Bungalows</strong></span></a></h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">Bungalows are a popular and affordable accommodation choice for visitors to Gran Canaria. Set in tranquil, natural surroundings, they provide a cosy, homely atmosphere. Our bungalows are equipped with <strong>kitchens</strong> and <strong>outdoor spaces</strong> such as gardens, terraces, and communal pools.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">At VillaGranCanaria, we offer the best selection of bungalows:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Bungalows near the beach:</strong> Enjoy easy access to the sand and stunning coastal views, just steps from your accommodation.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Luxury bungalows:</strong> Experience the highest level of comfort and exclusivity in a deluxe bungalow.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Affordable bungalows:</strong> Save money while enjoying a comfortable, budget-friendly holiday, perfect for families or groups.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Bungalows with private pool:</strong> Relax in the privacy of your own pool and soak up the tranquillity of your surroundings.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/country-houses/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Country houses</strong></span></a></h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">Nature lovers will find plenty to enjoy on this spectacular island. Discover Gran Canaria’s breathtaking landscapes by staying in one of our charming rural cottages or country houses:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/country-houses/luxury/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Luxury country houses</strong></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>:</strong> Fully enjoy the natural beauty of Gran Canaria with premium comfort and incredible views.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/country-houses/family/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Family country houses</strong></span></a><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>:</strong> Spacious and welcoming, ideal for families wanting to spend quality time together and enjoy outdoor activities.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><a 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In fact, on the island you can visit ancient archaeological sites and see cave paintings and burial mounds built on lava.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">One of these magical places is to be found in the north of Gran Canaria, in caves that are, in essence, a collective granary of enormous dimensions that the ancient aborigines created to store cereal, the real basis of their diet, as can be seen in one of the culinary delights: gofio.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This is a set of more than 300 hollows drilled more than 800 years ago by stone peaks in the soft rock, connected to each other at different levels of a high escarpment of the Montaña del Gallego mountain.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">It’s an authentic work of prehistoric engineering worthy of a visit because of its heritage and cultural value, not only for the island but for the whole of the Canary Islands. In addition, the strategic nature of the site made it a real natural fortress, as it was unnoticed from the outside due to its location on an almost vertical mountain wall.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">What is a cenobio in Gran Canaria?</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">According to the Diccionario de la lengua española (Dictionary of the Spanish language) of the Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy), the word <a href="https://dle.rae.es/cenobio?m=form"><i><strong>cenobio</strong></i></a> comes from the late Latin <i>coenobĭum</i>, and this from the Bizantine Greek κοινόβιον <i>koinóbion</i>; literally 'life in common', thus monastery.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">However, in Gran Canaria this term is linked to a false idea that has been completely discarded today, according to which the silos or chambers of the site were like the rooms of a convent where the young women of the noble class were locked up until they married, under the care of the <i>harimaguadas</i> or priestesses of great social and religious influence.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the Cenobio de Valerón archaeological site</h2><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cenobio_de_Valeron_en_Gran_Canaria_1.png"></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">This old grain store is located in the north of Gran Canaria, in the municipality of Santa María de Guía.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Access to the site can be made in either direction from the GC-2 motorway, at exit number 20, which is clearly signposted on the road signs.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then take the GC-291 and in less than five minutes we will reach the site simply by following the signs.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Some important facts about this archaeological site on Gran Canaria are as follows.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 22 km (30 minutes)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 77 km (1 hour)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Puerto de Mogán:</strong> 98 km (1 hour and 20 minutes)</li></ul><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Opening hours</h3><p><strong>WINTER HOURS</strong> (October - March)<br>Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00h</p><p><br><strong>SUMMER OPENING HOURS</strong> (April - September)<br>Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00h<br>Closed every Monday and on 1, 5 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.</p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Price</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>General price:</strong> 3 €.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reduced price*:</strong> 2 € (school groups, except local school; groups of over 10 people with prior appointment; children between the ages of 10 and 14; student card holders; and people over 65 years old.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Special free entry</strong> for educational groups from the municipality with prior appointment; tourist guides and teachers accompanying groups; and children under 10; people with functional diversity.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Combo 5 €</strong> including a visit to Maipés de Agaete included.</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>*</strong>To qualify for the reduced fee, visitors must show all the appropriate documentation.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Guided tours, activities and workshops are available to school groups or private groups of over 10 individuals.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Guided tours have to be requested by prior appointment.</p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Cuesta de Silva, s/n, 35450, Santa María de Guía, Las Palmas, España</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Phone</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">(+34) 618 607 896</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Email</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="mailto:museosyarqueologia@arqueocanaria.com">museosyarqueologia@arqueocanaria.com</a></p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Web</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.arqueologiacanaria.com/Arqueologia_Canaria/Cenobio_de_Valeron.html">http://www.arqueologiacanaria.com/Arqueologia_Canaria/Cenobio_de_Valeron.html</a></p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cenobio_de_Valeron_en_Canarias_1.jpeg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cenobio de Valerón Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/medusa/wiki/index.php?title=Cenobio_de_Valer%C3%B3n"><strong>Canary Islands Government</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/archaeological-sites/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/museums-and-places-interest/gran-canaria/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Hello Canary Islands</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caves_of_Valeron"><strong>Wikipedia</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(65) "▷ Cenobio de Valerón 【 COMPLETE GUIDE 】 - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(144) "Discover here ⬆️ everything about the Cenobio de Valerón. ✅ ¡Get to know one of the most important archaeological sites of Gran Canaria!" 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The ancient Canarians used wrestling to perform religious rituals which, nowadays, are performed exclusively for sporting purposes and in places specifically designed for it.<br /><br /> Thanks to the geographical location of the islands, it has contributed to the influence of different peoples who, in one way or another, have left their mark on the islands.<br /><br /> One example of this influence is the different games played on the archipelago, which have become a cultural heritage that has been maintained by the ancient inhabitants of the islands thanks largely to written sources. Some examples are the juego del palo (literally, game of stick), salto del pastor (literally shepherd's jump), etc.<br /><br /> However, among all these games, today we come to talk about Canarian Wrestling, how it arose, how it evolved or how its rules are so that you can better understand everything about the vernacular sport.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">What is Canarian Wrestling?</h2><br /> Canarian Wrestling is the most traditional sport on the islands. The chronicles of the conquest echoed the Canarian Wrestling by the islanders, which they passed on from generation to generation.<br /><br /> According to these chronicles, the fights were carried out to resolve conflicts over the owning of land or other issues. Nobility, respect and team spirit are elements that should always prevail in this type of practice.<br /><br /> Likewise, Canarian Wrestling has always been regarded as a sport for large and rough men. However, to be a wrestler you do not need to meet these requirements, it rewards agility more than strength in this sport, especially to see what the opponent's weaknesses are and use them against him to knock him down.<br /><br /> The fights takes place in rounds that bring together the opponents of two teams that are eliminated as they lose in the fights.<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10253" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/2020/06/Canarian-wrestling-history.png" alt="canarian wrestling history" width="560" height="290" /></p><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">History of Canarian Wrestling</h2><br /> The first Canarian fighting techniques were recorded for the first time in the year 1420, and the referees who were known as "men of honour" were also appointed.<br /><br /> The origin of this practice has provoked a great debate over the years. The most widespread theory about the origins of Canarian Wrestling is that it comes from North Africa, via the Berbers.<br /><br /> A fact in favour of this theory is that there are a series of wrestlings exactly like the Canarian Wrestling in North Africa and that they fully coincide with the fights practiced in the past. Experts in the field divide the Canarian Wrestling into three periods.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Historical stage</h3><br /> The most primitive wrestling is that of the 15th century which is characterized by:<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>Techniques similar to the current ones.</li><br /><li>The development of the challenges, the honorability of the wrestling and the way of grabbing.</li><br /><li>Every confrontation is a running fight.</li><br /><li>They were smeared in lard to make it difficult for the opponent to grip.</li><br /><li>The figure of the "man of honor" begins to gain importance.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Folkloric stage</h3><br /> We take a leap forward to the 19th century when the Canarian Wrestling begins establishing in Canarian culture, considering it as another example of folklore and tradition.<br /><br /> This is the time when wrestling began to develop for all the peoples of the islands, overcoming the obstacles imposed on them by the bourgeoisie of the time, who branded the Canarian Wrestling as something despicable, vulgar and anachronistic.<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>There were no written rules, the rules were established before the fight.</li><br /><li>The teams were made according to villages or regions, and there were no fixed teams or fighters in a team.</li><br /><li>The fights took place at festivals or events of great importance in the villages.</li><br /><li>Different forms of grip between islands. For example, in Tenerife they fought hand down and in Gran Canaria they fought hand in.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Institutional stage</h3><br /> Canarian Wrestling evolved to a sport. In the 1940's, the Canarian Wrestling Federation was created, with provincial headquarters, totally dependent on the Spanish Wrestling Federation.<br /><br /> In 1947 the first two independent provincial federations were created; one on the island of Gran Canaria and the other on Tenerife.<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>Los comisionados dieron paso a los árbitros.</li><br /><li>Serán 12 los luchadores que habrá por equipo.</li><br /><li>El tipo de agarrada de lucha canaria se establece a mano abajo en todas las islas.</li><br /><li>Las luchadas se desarrollarán entre equipos federados, formándose competiciones reguladas como las insulares, provinciales y regionales.</li><br /><li>The commissioners gave way to the referees.</li><br /><li>12 wrestlers per team.</li><br /><li>The type of Canarian Wrestling grip is set down by hand on all the islands.</li><br /><li>Fights between federated teams, with regulated competitions such as island, provincial and regional.</li><br /><li>Canarian Wrestling is today a very widespread sport, with an independent Canarian Federation, based on each of the islands and with unique rules.</li><br /></ul><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10256" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/2020/06/Canarian-wrestling-rules.jpg" alt="canarian wrestling rules" width="643" height="362" /></p><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Rules of Canarian Wrestling</h2><br /> The rules that began to be used nowadays appeared in 1870, but it was not until 1940 that the federations were formed, unifying the regulations for the entire archipelago.<br /><br /> However, over the years these rules have undergone various modifications until they became what they are today.<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>The duration of the fight is 3 minutes. In the all against all mode, the duration is 90 minutes.</li><br /><li>The only person who can interrupt the fight is the referee, the time in which the fight is stopped being discounted. During this time, no wrestler can leave the ground, whoever does so will be considered a loser.</li><br /><li>The fall is valid when one of the two wrestlers touches the sand with any part of the body other than his feet.</li><br /><li>In Canarian wrestling, if the fall is simultaneous, the referee may whistle "revolt" (fight again).</li><br /><li>The fall that occurs when one wrestler takes the other by the hand and forces him to touch the ground is not valid.</li><br /><li>The fall is valid when the wrestler falls on the inside of the line, also being valid if he or she touches the outside of the line. However, if the first wrestler falls outside the line, the line is broken.</li><br /></ul><br /> Within the rules we can also distinguish erroneous positions such as the following:<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>Not positioning well at the start of the grab.</li><br /><li>Having the hands out at the moment of immobilization.</li><br /><li>The grip is always performed with the opponent's left hand and right hand, a sudden change of hand is an infringement.</li><br /><li>When any action endangers any joint of the opponent.</li><br /><li>Having the head on the opponent's clavicle or chest.</li><br /><li>To perform a sudden and very violent jerk to make the opponent drop his underwear.</li><br /><li>Disrespecting the referee or the opponent.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">How is Canarian Wrestling practiced?</h2><br /> Canarian Wrestling is practiced through some techniques that the wrestler uses to knock down his opponent to the point that he or she touches the sand with some part of his body.<br /><br /> On many occasions, the wrestler uses more than one technique to knock down his opponent, so he or she usually performs a combination of these.<br /><br /> Likewise, in order to understand better how the game is played, we can distinguish 3 types of mañas (techniques) within Canarian Wrestling.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Grabbing techniques</h3><br /> These are techniques that consist of holding on to the opponent as much as possible to try to destabilize and lifting him or her by making him lose his balance.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Blocking techniques</h3><br /> They consist of immobilizing some part of the opponent's body, with the arms, with the legs, to knock down and take him or her to the sand without having to go to extremes such as dislocation or strangulation.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Diverting techniques</h3><br /> Techniques that seek to deflect the action of the opponent by moving the body and with the strength of it, knock him or her down on the sand.<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10259" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/2020/06/Canarian-wrestlers.png" alt="canarian wrestlers" width="220" height="236" /></p><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Famous Canarian wrestlers</h2><br /> Canarian Wrestling cannot be fully understood without its great protagonists, the wrestlers. People of great size, tough, but with a nobility and a sportsmanship in the field that is worthy of praise.<br /><br /> Through the years, many wrestlers have fought all over the islands, all of them with a capital importance in the consolidation of Canarian Wrestling as a sport that is very much to be considered in the islands.<br /><br /> However, there is a special place for some wrestlers who have managed to be recognised not only on the national scene but also internationally. That is why, we are going to present you, those who are in our opinion, are the 3 most famous wrestlers of Canarian wrestling.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Francis Pérez, el Pollito de la Frontera</h3><br /> One of the most emblematic fighters of the 90s and a legend of the Canarian Wrestling. Born on the island of El Hierro, Francis Pérez became an emblem of the vernacular sport.<br /><br /> His dedication was amazing, as he trained every day of the year for 7 hours and with his 1.96 and 150 kilos he became a real machine to knock down opponents in the Canarian Wrestling of the time. He retired very early in 2007, at the age of 33, due to various back problems.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Juan Espino, el Trota</h3><br /> One of the references of the Canarian Wrestling in recent years. His family has been linked for generations (his grandfather and his father were wrestlers) to this sport. He reached the highest level within Canarian wrestling (A), winning numerous collective and individual titles during his years as a wrestler, making him a legend.<br /><br /> In addition, he has spread the name of the Canary Islands and the Canarian Wrestling all over the world, becoming a reference in other types of wrestling, such as the Korean or the Senegalese, and winning titles.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Juan Barbuzano Martin</h3><br /> He tried his chances in various types of fighting, standing out mainly in Canarian Wrestling. He is considered to be the first great wrestler of the contemporary era.<br /><br /> At the age of 15 he had his first great moment knocking down an already famous wrestler like Miguel Armas three times in a row. From then on, Barbuzano had great performances in the Canarian Wrestling of the 60s and 70s, knocking down 7 of the 12 members of a team, winning championships and individual prizes.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Canarian Wrestling: heritage of the Canary Islands</h2><br /> Canarian sports have been consolidated over the years within the archipelago’s panorama, but none of them have had the repercussion that the Canarian Wrestling has obtained.<br /><br /> Since the 1980's, Canarian Wrestling has been growing as a structure of teams, infrastructures, and money that is invested in it until what it is today, a consolidated sport rooted in Canarian tradition.<br /><br /> However, it is more than just a sport of 12 against 12, where you have to knock down an opponent to win. It is culture, a symbol of Canarian identity, of traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, becoming part of the cultural heritage of the Canary Islands.<br /><br /> In short, Canarian Wrestling must be cared for, pampered and continue to be transmitted from parents to children with the firm intention of keeping traditions intact and that visitors who come to the islands every year learn a little more about this vernacular sport." ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(65) "What is Canarian Wrestling 【 GUDE 2024】 | Villa Gran Canaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(162) "Discover here ⬆️ Canarian Wrestling, its history, how it is practiced, the techniques and the famous wrestlers. ✅ Learn more on the culture of the Canaries." ["experience_type"]=> string(1) "3" ["short_description"]=> string(177) "Discover everything about Canarian wrestling, its history, how it is practiced, the techniques and the most famous wrestlers. 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If so, you’ll surely be interested in making an excursion to Risco Caído, recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, during your holiday in Gran Canaria.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This thousand-year-old cave is part of the group of sacred mountains of Gran Canaria, which consists of about 1,500 caves. However, Risco Caído is a special place, since its symbolism, its history and the way it shows us how life was before the conquest are unique.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Do you want to know all of its secrets? In this post we reveal one of the jewels that adorn Gran Canaria. Come on and dive into the history of the round island!</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Risco Caído, a natural work of art that you can't miss</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Nature and traces left by historical events sometimes leave us works of art to enjoy their eternal beauty.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This is the case of Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO at its last meeting in Azerbaijan.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Rico Caído is located in the volcanic caldera of Tejeda, a place of 18,000 hectares which the Spanish author Miguel de Unamuno called ‘petrified storm’. Among these mountains, the presence of Roque Nublo, one of the best places to climb in Gran Canaria, is also worth mentioning.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Do you want to know the reasons why it’s worth going and what a visit to the caves of Gran Canaria can bring? Read on and discover that the round island hides many secrets that are worth discovering.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/montan_as_sagradas_de_gran_canaria.jpg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Discover the story behind Risco Caído</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Every corner has its story to tell us and this couldn’t be less. In every step we take through here, there are clear traces of a culture forced to mix after the Castilian conquest from the fifteenth century.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In Risco Caído you can see how the Canarian aborigines lived, as there are many cave engravings, inscriptions in Libyan-Berber as well as remains of the subsistence activities carried out by the natives.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In fact, you can clearly see that this was a civilization that knew how to make optimal use of the resources and space available to them since all the caves were used for grain storage.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Specifically, in the cave of Risco Caído there is an ‘almogarén’ where religious rituals full of magic and charm were performed, which shows us how this culture was in its origins.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Discovery of Risco Caído</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Like all great discoveries, Risco Caído was the result of chance. It wasn’t until 1996 that the archaeologist Julio Cuenca found this archaeological and astronomical site.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How is Risco Caído</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Within the complex that forms part of this enclave there are two caves of special significance: the C6 and C7, which are located just north of the village and were probably the sanctuary of the aborigines in the middle of the mountain.<br><br>Specifically, the C6 cave has a particular circular shape with a paraboloid dome that is rare in the rest of the caves on the island.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">But what is most remarkable about this corner in Risco Caído is that it has a channel through which sunlight or moonlight enters and is reflected on all the walls of the cave, highlighting the paintings inside and giving the place that aura of reflection typical of any sanctuary.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/parajes_naturales_gran_canaria.jpg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Other Gran Canaria caves</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">If you think that Gran Canaria is only ideal for sun and beach tourism, we have to tell you that you're very wrong.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In this island you can find very interesting natural places which have a vital importance if you want to know their history and origins.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In fact, in its mountains you can find many caves that were direct witnesses of the life of their ancestors.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;">Acusa Seca cave-houses</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">They're located right in the caldera of Tejeda, being a flat space located in the middle of the mountains where you can still see the remains of the ancient civilizations that lived before the Castilian conquest.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In many of them there are still cave paintings, old barns and the tombs of the ancient Canarians. If you like vegetation and nature, this is a place that will undoubtedly leave you with your mouth open.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;">Cueva pintada, a natural museum</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">It's one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria. In fact, inside this cave is one of the most important examples of cave art.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">It's one of the sites where most work has been done in the whole island, since it's the result of more than 25 years of work in each of its corners to capture the historical legacy of the island's ancestors.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">One of the most curious findings of this site are the funeral and embalming rites that can be found around the cave.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Remember that all visits to this monument are guided, so if you plan to add this cave to your itinerary, you'll have to make an appointment and think about it in advance.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">At VillaGranCanaria we want your trip to the island to be perfect. To this end, we can offer you villas in the middle of nature where you can rest from your daily routine and stay near places like Risco Caído.</p>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(55) "▷ Risco Caido: World Heritage Site - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(139) "Are you going to the Canary Islands on holiday? ✅ Visit Risco Caido, one of the treasures of the island declared a World Heritage Site. " ["experience_type"]=> string(1) "3" ["short_description"]=> string(138) "Are you going to the Canary Islands on holiday? Visit the Risco Caído, one of the treasures of the island declared a World Heritage Site." 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In fact, on the island you can visit ancient archaeological sites and see cave paintings and burial mounds built on lava.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">One of these magical places is to be found in the north of Gran Canaria, in caves that are, in essence, a collective granary of enormous dimensions that the ancient aborigines created to store cereal, the real basis of their diet, as can be seen in one of the culinary delights: gofio.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This is a set of more than 300 hollows drilled more than 800 years ago by stone peaks in the soft rock, connected to each other at different levels of a high escarpment of the Montaña del Gallego mountain.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">It’s an authentic work of prehistoric engineering worthy of a visit because of its heritage and cultural value, not only for the island but for the whole of the Canary Islands. In addition, the strategic nature of the site made it a real natural fortress, as it was unnoticed from the outside due to its location on an almost vertical mountain wall.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">What is a cenobio in Gran Canaria?</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">According to the Diccionario de la lengua española (Dictionary of the Spanish language) of the Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy), the word <a href="https://dle.rae.es/cenobio?m=form"><i><strong>cenobio</strong></i></a> comes from the late Latin <i>coenobĭum</i>, and this from the Bizantine Greek κοινόβιον <i>koinóbion</i>; literally 'life in common', thus monastery.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">However, in Gran Canaria this term is linked to a false idea that has been completely discarded today, according to which the silos or chambers of the site were like the rooms of a convent where the young women of the noble class were locked up until they married, under the care of the <i>harimaguadas</i> or priestesses of great social and religious influence.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the Cenobio de Valerón archaeological site</h2><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cenobio_de_Valeron_en_Gran_Canaria_1.png"></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">This old grain store is located in the north of Gran Canaria, in the municipality of Santa María de Guía.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Access to the site can be made in either direction from the GC-2 motorway, at exit number 20, which is clearly signposted on the road signs.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then take the GC-291 and in less than five minutes we will reach the site simply by following the signs.</p><p> </p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Some important facts about this archaeological site on Gran Canaria are as follows.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 22 km (30 minutes)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 77 km (1 hour)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Puerto de Mogán:</strong> 98 km (1 hour and 20 minutes)</li></ul><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Opening hours</h3><p><strong>WINTER HOURS</strong> (October - March)<br>Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00h</p><p><br><strong>SUMMER OPENING HOURS</strong> (April - September)<br>Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00h<br>Closed every Monday and on 1, 5 and 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 and 31 December.</p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Price</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>General price:</strong> 3 €.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reduced price*:</strong> 2 € (school groups, except local school; groups of over 10 people with prior appointment; children between the ages of 10 and 14; student card holders; and people over 65 years old.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Special free entry</strong> for educational groups from the municipality with prior appointment; tourist guides and teachers accompanying groups; and children under 10; people with functional diversity.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Combo 5 €</strong> including a visit to Maipés de Agaete included.</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>*</strong>To qualify for the reduced fee, visitors must show all the appropriate documentation.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Guided tours, activities and workshops are available to school groups or private groups of over 10 individuals.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Guided tours have to be requested by prior appointment.</p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Cuesta de Silva, s/n, 35450, Santa María de Guía, Las Palmas, España</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Phone</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">(+34) 618 607 896</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Email</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="mailto:museosyarqueologia@arqueocanaria.com">museosyarqueologia@arqueocanaria.com</a></p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Web</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://www.arqueologiacanaria.com/Arqueologia_Canaria/Cenobio_de_Valeron.html">http://www.arqueologiacanaria.com/Arqueologia_Canaria/Cenobio_de_Valeron.html</a></p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cenobio_de_Valeron_en_Canarias_1.jpeg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cenobio de Valerón Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www3.gobiernodecanarias.org/medusa/wiki/index.php?title=Cenobio_de_Valer%C3%B3n"><strong>Canary Islands Government</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/archaeological-sites/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/museums-and-places-interest/gran-canaria/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Hello Canary Islands</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caves_of_Valeron"><strong>Wikipedia</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(65) "▷ Cenobio de Valerón 【 COMPLETE GUIDE 】 - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(144) "Discover here ⬆️ everything about the Cenobio de Valerón. ✅ ¡Get to know one of the most important archaeological sites of Gran Canaria!" 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Gran Canaria offers a wide variety of holiday accommodation to suit every taste and budget. Whether you’re seeking luxury villas, family-friendly apartments, affordable bungalows, or charming rural cottages, our extensive catalogue has the ideal self-catering option for your stay.</span></p><p> </p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://villagrancanaria.com/gran-canaria/villa/"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Villa</strong></span></a></h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">A villa is the top choice for those seeking maximum privacy and comfort. Villas in Gran Canaria are typically spacious and secluded, offering guests the freedom to relax and unwind throughout their holiday. All our villas come fully equipped with amenities such as private swimming pools, gardens, and modern kitchens. Set in peaceful, natural surroundings, they are perfect for rest and relaxation. Villas are also ideal for families or groups, as they usually feature several bedrooms and generous communal areas, allowing everyone to stay together and enjoy quality time.</span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="background-color:transparent;">At VillaGranCanaria, we specialise in a wide range of villa rentals, including:</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Villas with private pools:</strong> Enjoy a refreshing swim in your own pool, without having to share the space.</span></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc"><span style="background-color:transparent;"><strong>Luxury villas:</strong> Treat yourself to a luxurious villa with every comfort and stunning views. 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In fact, it can be compared to (on a smaller scale, of course) the Altamira Cave or the Atapuerca Site.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Canarian aborigines are believed to have arrived in the archipelago around the 5th century BC, so for almost two millennia the first settlers lived in isolation on the islands, creating their own culture and lifestyle adapted to the wild, volcanic environment.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Although most of them lived in caves, in the north of Gran Canaria there are remains of an ancient settlement whose economy was based on hunting, livestock and agriculture, sectors which they used to the maximum for their survival.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Undoubtedly, the ancient settlers are an example of development in an extreme habitat that today can be seen at first hand thanks to the important legacy and archaeological trace that they have left throughout history in magical places like this one.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">What is the Cueva Pintada Museum and Archaeological Park in Gáldar?</h2><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRoioRSDW9Q"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fRoioRSDW9Q" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:justify;">The Cueva Pintada is, together with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://villagrancanaria.com/experiences/cenobio-de-valeron/"><strong>Cenobio de Valerón</strong></a>, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands. It’s located in Gran Canaria, specifically in the northern municipality of Gáldar, which was one of the two <i>guanartematos</i> or kingdoms into which the island of <i>Tamarán</i> was divided, together with Telde.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In recent years it has become a must-see for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the Canary Islands first-hand, as it’s a complex made up of a hamlet surrounding a cavern carved out of the rock.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">To get there, you first have to cross a walkway over the ruins of an ancient settlement where you can see how the ancient dwellings of the aborigines were organised and laid out.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Once inside the cave, you can see the geometric motifs that decorate the walls, clear evidence of the artistic representations of the time, which, thanks to the glass dome that protects the entire vault, can be seen up close.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The fact is that to enter the past through the cave paintings is an experience that’s not easily forgotten: walking in front of authentic archaeological discoveries and not a recreation is astonishing.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How to get to the archaeological site Cueva Pintada de Gáldar</h2><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By private vehicle</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">To get to this museum and archaeological park located in the municipality of Gáldar, take the GC-2, the motorway that runs parallel to the north coast of the island, until you reach exit 25.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then, at the roundabout, turn right towards the village of Gáldar and take the first street on the left (Calle Maninidra).</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">As this village is full of intricate streets, it’s recommended to continue along this street until the end of it and leave your car in the car park on the left hand side.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Then just walk for about 4 minutes along Guaires Street to the end, turn right into Andamana Street, then left into Facaracas Street and finally right into Bentejuí Street.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">By public transport</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Global, the bus company of Gran Canaria (called guaguas in the archipelago) connects the capital of the island with the village of Gáldar through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.guaguasglobal.com/pdflineas/linea105.pdf"><strong>line 105</strong></a>.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">The route ends at the Gáldar Bus Station, from where you have to walk to the archaeological site for about 9 minutes.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Just follow the main road, connect with Capitán Quesada Street until the end, where you turn left into Plaza de Santiago square (the end point of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://villagrancanaria.com/experiences/way-saint-james-gran-canaria/"><strong>Way of Saint James in Gran Canaria</strong></a>) and finish a few metres along Bentejuí Street.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Useful information for visiting the Painted Cave of Gáldar</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Some important facts about this archaeological site on Gran Canaria are as follows.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cueva_Pintada_en_Galdar_1.jpg"></figure><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Distances and times</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:</strong> 22 km (30 minutes)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Maspalomas:</strong> 77 km (1 hour)</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Puerto de Mogán:</strong> 98 km (1 hour and 20 minutes)</li></ul><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Opening hours</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>October to May</strong></p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 h. (last guided tour at 16:30).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 18:00 h. (last guided tour at 16:30 p.m.).</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>June to September</strong></p><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 to 19:30 h. (last guided tour at 18:00).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;">Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 19:00 h. (last guided tour at 17:30).</li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;">The museum and archaeological park are open until half an hour before closing time (although it’s not possible to visit the entire museum during this time).</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Closed every Monday of the year; 1, 5 and 6 January; 1 May; 24, 25 and 31 December.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>IMPORTANT:</strong> for conservation reasons, seating is limited and tickets are available until full.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>COVID-19:</strong> please consult the new visiting conditions on the official website.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Price</h3><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>General ticket:</strong> €6.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reduced ticket:</strong> €3 (over 65s, pensioners and students up to 23 years of age).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Group and large family tickets:</strong> €4 (14 or more people and members of large families).</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Free admission:</strong> children under 18, school groups, unemployed, people with disabilities and accompanying persons, ICOM card holders, teachers, accredited guides and professional visitors.</li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Free admission days:</strong> every Sunday throughout the year, plus 18 April, 18 and 30 May, 25 and 26 July and 27 September, unless they’re compulsory closure days.</li></ul><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/Cueva_Pintada_1.jpg"></figure><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Address</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">Calle Audiencia, 2, 35460, Gáldar, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, España.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Phone</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">(+34) 928 895 746</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Email</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="mailto:cuevapintada@grancanaria.com"><strong>cuevapintada@grancanaria.com</strong></a></p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3">Web</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.cuevapintada.com/"><strong>http://www.cuevapintada.com/</strong></a></p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Cueva Pintada de Gáldar Sources</h2><ul class='bullet'><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/culture/native-culture/cueva-pintada-museum/"><strong>Gran Canaria Tourism Board</strong></a></li><li class="relative ml-5 list-disc" style="text-align:justify;"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/museums-and-places-interest/gran-canaria/cueva-pintada/"><strong>Hello Canary Islands</strong></a></li></ul>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(62) "Cueva Pintada de Gáldar 【 2024 GUIDE 】 - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(140) "Discover here ⬆️ all about the Cueva Pintada de Gáldar. ✅ Get to know one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria!" 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The ancient Canarians used wrestling to perform religious rituals which, nowadays, are performed exclusively for sporting purposes and in places specifically designed for it.<br /><br /> Thanks to the geographical location of the islands, it has contributed to the influence of different peoples who, in one way or another, have left their mark on the islands.<br /><br /> One example of this influence is the different games played on the archipelago, which have become a cultural heritage that has been maintained by the ancient inhabitants of the islands thanks largely to written sources. Some examples are the juego del palo (literally, game of stick), salto del pastor (literally shepherd's jump), etc.<br /><br /> However, among all these games, today we come to talk about Canarian Wrestling, how it arose, how it evolved or how its rules are so that you can better understand everything about the vernacular sport.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">What is Canarian Wrestling?</h2><br /> Canarian Wrestling is the most traditional sport on the islands. The chronicles of the conquest echoed the Canarian Wrestling by the islanders, which they passed on from generation to generation.<br /><br /> According to these chronicles, the fights were carried out to resolve conflicts over the owning of land or other issues. Nobility, respect and team spirit are elements that should always prevail in this type of practice.<br /><br /> Likewise, Canarian Wrestling has always been regarded as a sport for large and rough men. However, to be a wrestler you do not need to meet these requirements, it rewards agility more than strength in this sport, especially to see what the opponent's weaknesses are and use them against him to knock him down.<br /><br /> The fights takes place in rounds that bring together the opponents of two teams that are eliminated as they lose in the fights.<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10253" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/2020/06/Canarian-wrestling-history.png" alt="canarian wrestling history" width="560" height="290" /></p><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">History of Canarian Wrestling</h2><br /> The first Canarian fighting techniques were recorded for the first time in the year 1420, and the referees who were known as "men of honour" were also appointed.<br /><br /> The origin of this practice has provoked a great debate over the years. The most widespread theory about the origins of Canarian Wrestling is that it comes from North Africa, via the Berbers.<br /><br /> A fact in favour of this theory is that there are a series of wrestlings exactly like the Canarian Wrestling in North Africa and that they fully coincide with the fights practiced in the past. Experts in the field divide the Canarian Wrestling into three periods.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Historical stage</h3><br /> The most primitive wrestling is that of the 15th century which is characterized by:<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>Techniques similar to the current ones.</li><br /><li>The development of the challenges, the honorability of the wrestling and the way of grabbing.</li><br /><li>Every confrontation is a running fight.</li><br /><li>They were smeared in lard to make it difficult for the opponent to grip.</li><br /><li>The figure of the "man of honor" begins to gain importance.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Folkloric stage</h3><br /> We take a leap forward to the 19th century when the Canarian Wrestling begins establishing in Canarian culture, considering it as another example of folklore and tradition.<br /><br /> This is the time when wrestling began to develop for all the peoples of the islands, overcoming the obstacles imposed on them by the bourgeoisie of the time, who branded the Canarian Wrestling as something despicable, vulgar and anachronistic.<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>There were no written rules, the rules were established before the fight.</li><br /><li>The teams were made according to villages or regions, and there were no fixed teams or fighters in a team.</li><br /><li>The fights took place at festivals or events of great importance in the villages.</li><br /><li>Different forms of grip between islands. For example, in Tenerife they fought hand down and in Gran Canaria they fought hand in.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Institutional stage</h3><br /> Canarian Wrestling evolved to a sport. In the 1940's, the Canarian Wrestling Federation was created, with provincial headquarters, totally dependent on the Spanish Wrestling Federation.<br /><br /> In 1947 the first two independent provincial federations were created; one on the island of Gran Canaria and the other on Tenerife.<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>Los comisionados dieron paso a los árbitros.</li><br /><li>Serán 12 los luchadores que habrá por equipo.</li><br /><li>El tipo de agarrada de lucha canaria se establece a mano abajo en todas las islas.</li><br /><li>Las luchadas se desarrollarán entre equipos federados, formándose competiciones reguladas como las insulares, provinciales y regionales.</li><br /><li>The commissioners gave way to the referees.</li><br /><li>12 wrestlers per team.</li><br /><li>The type of Canarian Wrestling grip is set down by hand on all the islands.</li><br /><li>Fights between federated teams, with regulated competitions such as island, provincial and regional.</li><br /><li>Canarian Wrestling is today a very widespread sport, with an independent Canarian Federation, based on each of the islands and with unique rules.</li><br /></ul><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10256" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/2020/06/Canarian-wrestling-rules.jpg" alt="canarian wrestling rules" width="643" height="362" /></p><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Rules of Canarian Wrestling</h2><br /> The rules that began to be used nowadays appeared in 1870, but it was not until 1940 that the federations were formed, unifying the regulations for the entire archipelago.<br /><br /> However, over the years these rules have undergone various modifications until they became what they are today.<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>The duration of the fight is 3 minutes. In the all against all mode, the duration is 90 minutes.</li><br /><li>The only person who can interrupt the fight is the referee, the time in which the fight is stopped being discounted. During this time, no wrestler can leave the ground, whoever does so will be considered a loser.</li><br /><li>The fall is valid when one of the two wrestlers touches the sand with any part of the body other than his feet.</li><br /><li>In Canarian wrestling, if the fall is simultaneous, the referee may whistle "revolt" (fight again).</li><br /><li>The fall that occurs when one wrestler takes the other by the hand and forces him to touch the ground is not valid.</li><br /><li>The fall is valid when the wrestler falls on the inside of the line, also being valid if he or she touches the outside of the line. However, if the first wrestler falls outside the line, the line is broken.</li><br /></ul><br /> Within the rules we can also distinguish erroneous positions such as the following:<br /><ul class='bullet'><br /><li>Not positioning well at the start of the grab.</li><br /><li>Having the hands out at the moment of immobilization.</li><br /><li>The grip is always performed with the opponent's left hand and right hand, a sudden change of hand is an infringement.</li><br /><li>When any action endangers any joint of the opponent.</li><br /><li>Having the head on the opponent's clavicle or chest.</li><br /><li>To perform a sudden and very violent jerk to make the opponent drop his underwear.</li><br /><li>Disrespecting the referee or the opponent.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">How is Canarian Wrestling practiced?</h2><br /> Canarian Wrestling is practiced through some techniques that the wrestler uses to knock down his opponent to the point that he or she touches the sand with some part of his body.<br /><br /> On many occasions, the wrestler uses more than one technique to knock down his opponent, so he or she usually performs a combination of these.<br /><br /> Likewise, in order to understand better how the game is played, we can distinguish 3 types of mañas (techniques) within Canarian Wrestling.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Grabbing techniques</h3><br /> These are techniques that consist of holding on to the opponent as much as possible to try to destabilize and lifting him or her by making him lose his balance.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Blocking techniques</h3><br /> They consist of immobilizing some part of the opponent's body, with the arms, with the legs, to knock down and take him or her to the sand without having to go to extremes such as dislocation or strangulation.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Diverting techniques</h3><br /> Techniques that seek to deflect the action of the opponent by moving the body and with the strength of it, knock him or her down on the sand.<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10259" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/2020/06/Canarian-wrestlers.png" alt="canarian wrestlers" width="220" height="236" /></p><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Famous Canarian wrestlers</h2><br /> Canarian Wrestling cannot be fully understood without its great protagonists, the wrestlers. People of great size, tough, but with a nobility and a sportsmanship in the field that is worthy of praise.<br /><br /> Through the years, many wrestlers have fought all over the islands, all of them with a capital importance in the consolidation of Canarian Wrestling as a sport that is very much to be considered in the islands.<br /><br /> However, there is a special place for some wrestlers who have managed to be recognised not only on the national scene but also internationally. That is why, we are going to present you, those who are in our opinion, are the 3 most famous wrestlers of Canarian wrestling.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Francis Pérez, el Pollito de la Frontera</h3><br /> One of the most emblematic fighters of the 90s and a legend of the Canarian Wrestling. Born on the island of El Hierro, Francis Pérez became an emblem of the vernacular sport.<br /><br /> His dedication was amazing, as he trained every day of the year for 7 hours and with his 1.96 and 150 kilos he became a real machine to knock down opponents in the Canarian Wrestling of the time. He retired very early in 2007, at the age of 33, due to various back problems.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Juan Espino, el Trota</h3><br /> One of the references of the Canarian Wrestling in recent years. His family has been linked for generations (his grandfather and his father were wrestlers) to this sport. He reached the highest level within Canarian wrestling (A), winning numerous collective and individual titles during his years as a wrestler, making him a legend.<br /><br /> In addition, he has spread the name of the Canary Islands and the Canarian Wrestling all over the world, becoming a reference in other types of wrestling, such as the Korean or the Senegalese, and winning titles.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Juan Barbuzano Martin</h3><br /> He tried his chances in various types of fighting, standing out mainly in Canarian Wrestling. He is considered to be the first great wrestler of the contemporary era.<br /><br /> At the age of 15 he had his first great moment knocking down an already famous wrestler like Miguel Armas three times in a row. From then on, Barbuzano had great performances in the Canarian Wrestling of the 60s and 70s, knocking down 7 of the 12 members of a team, winning championships and individual prizes.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Canarian Wrestling: heritage of the Canary Islands</h2><br /> Canarian sports have been consolidated over the years within the archipelago’s panorama, but none of them have had the repercussion that the Canarian Wrestling has obtained.<br /><br /> Since the 1980's, Canarian Wrestling has been growing as a structure of teams, infrastructures, and money that is invested in it until what it is today, a consolidated sport rooted in Canarian tradition.<br /><br /> However, it is more than just a sport of 12 against 12, where you have to knock down an opponent to win. It is culture, a symbol of Canarian identity, of traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, becoming part of the cultural heritage of the Canary Islands.<br /><br /> In short, Canarian Wrestling must be cared for, pampered and continue to be transmitted from parents to children with the firm intention of keeping traditions intact and that visitors who come to the islands every year learn a little more about this vernacular sport." ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(65) "What is Canarian Wrestling 【 GUDE 2024】 | Villa Gran Canaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(162) "Discover here ⬆️ Canarian Wrestling, its history, how it is practiced, the techniques and the famous wrestlers. ✅ Learn more on the culture of the Canaries." ["experience_type"]=> string(1) "3" ["short_description"]=> string(177) "Discover everything about Canarian wrestling, its history, how it is practiced, the techniques and the most famous wrestlers. 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If so, you’ll surely be interested in making an excursion to Risco Caído, recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, during your holiday in Gran Canaria.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This thousand-year-old cave is part of the group of sacred mountains of Gran Canaria, which consists of about 1,500 caves. However, Risco Caído is a special place, since its symbolism, its history and the way it shows us how life was before the conquest are unique.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Do you want to know all of its secrets? In this post we reveal one of the jewels that adorn Gran Canaria. Come on and dive into the history of the round island!</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Risco Caído, a natural work of art that you can't miss</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Nature and traces left by historical events sometimes leave us works of art to enjoy their eternal beauty.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">This is the case of Risco Caido and the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria Cultural Landscape, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO at its last meeting in Azerbaijan.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Rico Caído is located in the volcanic caldera of Tejeda, a place of 18,000 hectares which the Spanish author Miguel de Unamuno called ‘petrified storm’. Among these mountains, the presence of Roque Nublo, one of the best places to climb in Gran Canaria, is also worth mentioning.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Do you want to know the reasons why it’s worth going and what a visit to the caves of Gran Canaria can bring? Read on and discover that the round island hides many secrets that are worth discovering.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/montan_as_sagradas_de_gran_canaria.jpg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Discover the story behind Risco Caído</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Every corner has its story to tell us and this couldn’t be less. In every step we take through here, there are clear traces of a culture forced to mix after the Castilian conquest from the fifteenth century.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In Risco Caído you can see how the Canarian aborigines lived, as there are many cave engravings, inscriptions in Libyan-Berber as well as remains of the subsistence activities carried out by the natives.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In fact, you can clearly see that this was a civilization that knew how to make optimal use of the resources and space available to them since all the caves were used for grain storage.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Specifically, in the cave of Risco Caído there is an ‘almogarén’ where religious rituals full of magic and charm were performed, which shows us how this culture was in its origins.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Discovery of Risco Caído</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Like all great discoveries, Risco Caído was the result of chance. It wasn’t until 1996 that the archaeologist Julio Cuenca found this archaeological and astronomical site.</p><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">How is Risco Caído</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Within the complex that forms part of this enclave there are two caves of special significance: the C6 and C7, which are located just north of the village and were probably the sanctuary of the aborigines in the middle of the mountain.<br><br>Specifically, the C6 cave has a particular circular shape with a paraboloid dome that is rare in the rest of the caves on the island.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">But what is most remarkable about this corner in Risco Caído is that it has a channel through which sunlight or moonlight enters and is reflected on all the walls of the cave, highlighting the paintings inside and giving the place that aura of reflection typical of any sanctuary.</p><figure class="image w-full max-w-full flex flex-wrap justify-center mx-auto"><img class="w-full" src="https://villagrancanaria.com/cms/uploads/parajes_naturales_gran_canaria.jpg"></figure><h2 class="text-3xl m-0 mb-3">Other Gran Canaria caves</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">If you think that Gran Canaria is only ideal for sun and beach tourism, we have to tell you that you're very wrong.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In this island you can find very interesting natural places which have a vital importance if you want to know their history and origins.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In fact, in its mountains you can find many caves that were direct witnesses of the life of their ancestors.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;">Acusa Seca cave-houses</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">They're located right in the caldera of Tejeda, being a flat space located in the middle of the mountains where you can still see the remains of the ancient civilizations that lived before the Castilian conquest.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">In many of them there are still cave paintings, old barns and the tombs of the ancient Canarians. If you like vegetation and nature, this is a place that will undoubtedly leave you with your mouth open.</p><h3 class="text-2xl m-0 mb-3" style="text-align:justify;">Cueva pintada, a natural museum</h3><p style="text-align:justify;">It's one of the most important archaeological sites in Gran Canaria. In fact, inside this cave is one of the most important examples of cave art.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">It's one of the sites where most work has been done in the whole island, since it's the result of more than 25 years of work in each of its corners to capture the historical legacy of the island's ancestors.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">One of the most curious findings of this site are the funeral and embalming rites that can be found around the cave.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">Remember that all visits to this monument are guided, so if you plan to add this cave to your itinerary, you'll have to make an appointment and think about it in advance.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;">At VillaGranCanaria we want your trip to the island to be perfect. To this end, we can offer you villas in the middle of nature where you can rest from your daily routine and stay near places like Risco Caído.</p>" ["titulo_de_pagina"]=> string(55) "▷ Risco Caido: World Heritage Site - VillaGranCanaria" ["metatag_descripcion"]=> string(139) "Are you going to the Canary Islands on holiday? ✅ Visit Risco Caido, one of the treasures of the island declared a World Heritage Site. " ["experience_type"]=> string(1) "3" ["short_description"]=> string(138) "Are you going to the Canary Islands on holiday? Visit the Risco Caído, one of the treasures of the island declared a World Heritage Site." 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