{"id":3897,"date":"2024-09-11T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/que-faire-artenara-gran-canaria-visiter\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T07:26:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T07:26:49","slug":"things-to-do-village-artenara-gran-canaria-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-artenara-gran-canaria-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Village of Artenara (Gran Canaria): things to do + visit tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located in the heights of Gran Canaria, Artenara is at the top of the island at over 1,200m altitude. We discovered magnificent viewpoints, fascinating little museums and troglodyte buildings.<\/p>\n\n

Here’s our guide to the must-see places<\/strong> in the village of Artenara, Gran Canaria, and some useful tips for planning your visit.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

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<\/span>Is the village of Artenara worth a visit? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Yes, Artenara is well worth a visit. Perched high in the hills of Gran Canaria<\/a>, surrounded by mountains and pine forests, this steep village seduced us with its panoramic viewpoints<\/em>, its interpretation center and its troglodyte sites. Landscape lovers will be delighted, as will history, archaeology and hiking enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n

This is one of Gran Canaria’s most beautiful villages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

If you don’t have a car, you can discover it on an organized tour<\/a> from the south of the island.<\/p>\n\n

<\/span>1. Discover the Risco Ca\u00eddo and Sacred Mountains Interpretation Centre<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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We really enjoyed visiting this interpretation center. The museum’s friendly staff offer a fascinating insight into the archaeology of Gran Canaria. Through an interactive exhibition and multimedia presentations, you can discover the importance of the Risco Ca\u00eddo site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n

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Our visit gave us a better understanding of the ritual practices and way of life of the Canarian aborigines. The center also provides information on the region’s unique geology.<\/p>\n\n