There are numerous establishments and shopping centres located in the main parts of the City, principally in the San Gregorio area. Craft items characteristic of Telde are basketry, the popular Canary Islands knife, weaving and natural dyes, pottery and work on iron and metal. Some of the craft workshops that can be visited are located in the oldest areas of the Municipality, and it is possible to see work being completed on site and products are available for sale. There is a street market held on Saturdays in the centre of Telde and another one on Sundays in the Jinámar area, where you can buy local produce and handicrafts.

San Bartolomé de Tirajana

San Bartolomé de Tirajana is a Municipality in the south-eastern part of Gran Canaria and is the largest Municipality in area on the Island and the entire Canary Islands, located in the mountains and valley area. This region is well-known for its plantations of almonds, plums, peaches and cherries, which are used in the making of vodkas and liqueurs, and especially for the San Bartolomé specialties Guindilla, a cherry liqueur, and Mejunje, a sweet mixture of honey, rum and lemon.

The Parish Church Iglesia de San Bartolomé has a triple nave and construction began in 1690, but it was only consecrated in 1922. The interior features Mudejar-style wooden vaults, a main altarpiece with the image of Saint Bartholomew adorning the centre and other remarkable statues of Saints. A local market is held around the Church each Sunday morning. The Church Iglesia de Santiago de Tunte, consecrated to St. James is also located in San Bartolomé.

Many of the ancient aboriginal tracks Caminos Reales (royal paths) are located in this area. These old tracks were previously the only way to get around in the centre of the Island. Over recent years many of the tracks have been restored and re-opened to walkers and hikers to encourage conservation-conscious tourism.

The main feasts celebrated in this region are the day of San Bartolomé on the 24^th August and the day of Santiago (St. James) on the 25^th July, a major festivity not only here but all over the Island.

Ingenio

Ingenio is one of the oldest Towns on the Island, bordered by the ravine Barranco de Aguatona in the north and the Barranco de Guayadeque in the south. These days it is a primarily agricultural area and tomatoes are its major crop, this small Town was once a prosperous sugar-refining centre in the 16^th Century and is where the town gets its name from (Ingenio means sugar mill). The relic of an old sugar cane pressing machine is located at the eastern end of Town.

The town today, is well known for is its embroidery and the Museo de Piedra y Artesanía (Stone and Handicraft Museum). It houses a collection of rocks and minerals, pottery, wicker works and agricultural tools. There is also an embroidery school, where visitors can observe how beautiful pieces of embroidery are made.

The imposing colonial-style Church with its white dome and two towers - Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria looks over the pretty, Plaza de la Candelaria, which has  modern fountains and is surrounded by attractive houses with wooden balconies. The image of the patron saint of the archipelago – the Virgin de la Candelaria is sited inside the Church.

One of the most significant prehistoric burial grounds is located nearby in the Natural Park of Guayadeque of the Barranco de Guayadeque ravine.

Agüimes

Agüimes is a pretty little Town that is separated from Ingenio by the ravine of Barranco de Guayadeque. The town has a well preserved old centre with medieval narrow streets and sweet, terracotta coloured houses, dominated by the two high towers of the Parroquía de San Sebastián that is sited in the Plaza del Rosario. This three nave basilica, which was declared a Historic Cultural Monument, is one of the finest examples of the Canary Islands’ neoclassical structural design. It has an enormous dome and houses some statues of Saints – the works of Luján Pérez.

The Encuentro Internacional Tres Continentes – an International theatre festival occurs every year in September. This is when theatre companies from South America, Africa and Europe participate in this cultural event creating a very unique atmosphere.

The beach Playa de Vargas is located along the coastline of Ingenio and Agüimes - which is perfect for windsurfing. The Playa del Cabrón is considered as one of the top diving locations on the Island.

Arinaga (Agüimes)

Arinaga (Agüimes) is a quiet Town located away from the major tourist resorts, close to Las Palmas International Airport. There is an attractive, characteristic harbour next to the promenade which has the same name. Tourism is on the increase here and a lot of money has been spent on developing facilities to accommodate this. 

The major draw here is the El Cabrón Marine Reserve and the diving opportunities that exist and is considered to be one of the top dive sites on the Island. This Reserve is one of only 3 marine Reserves in the Canary Islands and was listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by the European Union in December 2001.

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