Nature: Guayadeque Gully
Oct 4, 2010 Culture, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Landscapes, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Unesco, Holidays
When I first wrote about this series of articles on Gran Canaria, I mentioned that this island is a lot more than just beaches… So here is one of the places that proves what I’m saying: the Guayadeque Gully.
The Guayadeque Gully is one of the largest on the Canary Islands and the natural separation between the municipalities of Ingenio and Agüimes is of great archaeological importance, given that this was the most populated area of the island in ancient times.
This spectacular place is amazingly beautiful: you can clearly see how the climate has eroded the land, exposing a very wild landscape; ochre hues, indigenous flora, the conservation of ancient settlements in caves (now used as homes)… all this – and more – has led to the Guayadeque Gully to be named the “Guayadeque Nature Reserve” but it was later reclassified as “Natural Monument” (which is the name it holds today). For more information, Click here. Leer más »
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Gran Canaria Island
Sep 20, 2010 Town, Towns, Culture, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Beach, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Holidays, Travel
About a year ago when I first started this blog, I wrote about a couple of places on The Island of Gran Canaria: La Playa de Maspalomas y San Juan de Arucas.
Now that Turismo Natural is almost one year old, we return to The Island of Gran Canaria, as I just recently spent my holidays in Palmas de Gran Canaria. Of course, I shall suggest different places you can visit if you have the chance to travel to the island.
In the following articles you will find out about: beaches, natural monuments, cities… This island is quite complete, which means we can do different types of tourism.
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NATURE: THE LEZA CANYON (or gorge) VIEWPOINT.
Feb 23, 2010 Activities, La Rioja, Mountain, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Countries, Routes, Hiking, Tourism, Tourism, La Rioja Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Unesco
As many of you will know, Turismo Natural is a great fan of nature and we shall always try to tell you about new places to discover.
Today I shall talk about the Leza Canyon Viewpoint which is in Camero Viejo, in La Rioja.
You can get to the Leza Canyon Viewpoint either along the main road or the path that joins Soto de Cameros with the viewpoint. The route is short but very beautiful as it runs along the gorge.
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VILLAGES: CAMERO VIEJO
Feb 15, 2010 Activities, Culture, Sports, Gastronomy, History, Church, La Rioja, Monastery, Mountain, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Villages, Routes, Hiking, Traditions, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, La Rioja Tourism, Natural Tourism, Rural Tourism, Unesco, Villages
In the heart of Camero Viejo, found in the wine region of Rioja, there are several charming villages to visit: Soto en Cameros, San Román de Cameros and Velilla.
These three villages are in the middle of the countryside, on the banks of the River Leza, and are in keeping with their environment.
It is the perfect place to do rural tourism, where you will have the possibility of walking in the countryside, do some hillwalking, learn about the history, culture or gastronomy of the place and much more.
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HISTORY: CHURCH OF SANTA MARÍA DEL NARANCO.
Feb 11, 2010 Architecture, Asturias, Capitals, Town, Towns, Culture, History, Church, Monument, Monuments, Oviedo, Tourism, Tourism, Asturias Tourism, Cultured Tourism
Oviedo is an Asturian city which I have talked about before in this blog. It is a culturally and historically rich city, proof of which is the church of Santa María del Naranco.
Santa María del Naranco is set in the hillside of Mount Naranco, amongst beautiful scenery and amazing views of Oviedo, just like San Miguel de Lillo.
This pre-Romanesque monument was ordered to be built by king Ramiro I in 842 AD. It is believed that because Santa María del Naranco does not have an apse, but holds the king’s throne instead, it was used as a country palace or recreational royal residence.
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