The Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) is also located in the square, where a vast dragon tree can be seen in the courtyard. It was planted in 1719 and is believed to be one of the oldest on the archipelago. The Municipal Theatre is located next to the Town Hall; it was built in 1912, which later replaced the older theatre that was founded by Isabel II.

The Plaza Grande (Large Square) is another noteworthy aspect; it is known as one of the best examples of a 19^th Century Canary Islands alameda, including ancient examples of Indian Laurel and Araucarias. The Museo de Antonio Padrón is located just a few metres from the square and has more than a hundred works of one of the best-known artists of the vanguard movements of the Archipelago.

The Cueva Pintada (Painted Cave) which is located at the south-western end of the Town is the main attraction of Gáldar. It is a little cave that has many vibrant geometric Guanche paintings; it was only exposed in 1873 and is unique to the Islands. Preservation work was carried out on these paintings during the early seventies and has been closed to the General public ever since to stop the paintings from being destroyed by the rising humidity.

The Caldera de Los Pinos de Gáldar is located en-route to Artenara; it is an enormous volcanic crater that, jointly with the Montañón Negro, was created during the last volcanic eruptions on the Island. Breathtaking views over the whole north coast can be seen from here.

The Tumulo de la Guancha is an 11^th Century Guanche Cemetery and is located around 2km north of Gáldar. The Cemetery was discovered in 1936 and was the last resting place of Guanche nobles. It consists of 30 circular tombs, constructed of gigantic lava blocks. Regrettably, this site is also not open to the general public.

La Cantera de Santiago is located close to the north of the Historic City. It is an impressive quarry in the Gáldar ridge and stone blocks were taken from here for the building of a number of old-style buildings. El Puente de los tres Ojos (the Bridge of the three Eyes) is located to the south and is one of the finest examples of road engineering from the end of the 19^th Century.

The Mountains of Gáldar and Amagro provide fantastic views of the immense splendour of the landscape of this historic region. A visit to los Pinos de Gáldar (the Gáldar Pines) in the interior is a worthwhile visit, for the beautiful views and the exceptional ecological and botanical aspect of the environment alone.

Sardina del Mar

The rocky outcrop known as La Punta de Sardina and the lighthouse with the same name is located in the north-west of the Island. Sardina beach and Sardina Port is protected by this outcrop and is located around 5km from the centre of Gáldar. Sardina Port - a traditional coastal enclave is the most protected due to the construction of a new pier.

The boulder-strewn golden sandy beach stretches for around 400m and is located beside the port and has an excellent promenade. This is an excellent place for swimming, as it is more sheltered from the wind and sea currents. The freshly caught fish is presented in tasty dishes by the plentiful bars and restaurants sited nearby. There are some facilities available on the beach.

Telde

Telde was one of the pre-Hispanic kingdoms of Gran Canaria and is renowned for its huge number of archaeological relics. Significant archaeological sites like El Baladero, Tufia, Cuatro Puertas, Tara and Cendro can be seen – which are a series of dwelling caves.

One of the most remarkable tracks of the Guanches is in the surrounding area. There is also the Montaña Sagrada, the "Holy Mountain" and several caves which were inhabited by the Guanches.

The San Juan area is the centre of the founding of the City. The main Civil and Religious buildings are sited around the Church of San Juan Bautista and the Plaza Mayor. One of the main features of the Church is its chancel, comprising of two altar pieces, one of which is Flemish-Gothic and is framed by the other - which is 18^th Century Baroque style. The crucifix at the Church was imported from America and made with an Indian method using corn paste.

The area of San Francisco in Telde consists of narrow, uneven cobble- stoned streets that slope up towards the Santa Maria heights. Here, low rise houses with two sided tiled roofs and long whitewashed walls can be seen. The Church of San Francisco includes stone altar pieces of Santa Rita de Casia, Santo Domingo de Guzman and Santa Lucia.

Craft centres and businesses are located in the area of San Gregorio. The Church of San Gregorio includes neoclassical altar pieces and also a carving of the Virgen de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows).

Telde stretches down to the sea, amongst cliffs and gorgeous sandy beaches made of compacted lava. Exquisite bays such as Gando can be visited, which is believed to be the first natural port of the Island. In Telde there is a diversity of beaches, some of which embrace ambiguity and splendour, such as the beach of San Borondón, evocative of the legend of the Irish monk Saint Brendan, and the stunning beach of Ojos de Garza that is home to most of the avifauna that frequent these coasts.

In Telde there is a variety of beaches, some of which hold mystery and beauty, such as the beach of San Borondón, reminiscent of the legend of the Irish monk Saint Brendan, and the beautiful beach of Ojos de Garza, home to the majority of the avifauna that frequents these coasts. Nearly 10km of coastline include the blue flag beaches of La Garita and Melenara, whose fine sand stretches for 600m and are both known for their fishing tradition.