Category Archives: Europe

Exploring Tenerife of the Canary Islands

Posted on March 8, 2019 by julieovaltrades

A beautiful and bountiful island, Tenerife holds many impressive records both locally and worldwide. Of the seven Canary Islands, it is both the largest and most populated, housing the city Santa Cruz de Tenerife which is the capital of the … Continue reading →

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Playa de Amadores, Gran Canaria

Posted on March 6, 2019 by julieovaltrades

On the southwest shores of Gran Canaria there is a beach with a manmade ocean water lagoon, whose sandy shores stretch half a mile protected from the strong waves of the Atlantic. Playa de Amadores is a well loved beach, … Continue reading →

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Art and History: Molino de Viento, Gran Canaria

Posted on March 5, 2019 by julieovaltrades

When kitschy kitchen supplies surround a windmill, stop and wander around like you’re Alice in Wonderland on Gran Canaria. Driving down from the mountains to the coast on GC-200 through the town of Mogán you can’t miss Molino de Viento. … Continue reading →

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Behold the Dragon’s Tail of Gran Canaria

Posted on March 4, 2019 by julieovaltrades

Fourteen and half million years ago, Gran Canaria was formed in a mayhem of volcanic eruption. All over the island and archipelago, there are signs of the lava flow – but none as breathtaking as from its northwest reaches within … Continue reading →

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A Desert Waterfall: Charco Azul, Gran Canaria

Posted on March 3, 2019 by julieovaltrades

The Canary Island archipelago has a desert climate, especially noticeable on its western islands Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. When you get to the continent in miniature Gran Canaria, a bit more green can be found, and even a waterfall if you … Continue reading →

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Natural Pools of Gran Canaria: Las Salinas Agaete

Posted on March 2, 2019 by julieovaltrades

The Canary Islands are situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, where the waves are strong and relentless. Many beaches are located along coasts that are dangerous for swimming, so seeking natural pools is a way to stay safe … Continue reading →

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Strolling the Paseo de Gran Canaria

Posted on March 1, 2019 by julieovaltrades

Figras is not a bustling tourist mainstay in Gran Canaria, but a quaint local village in the north of the island. You won’t find many attractions pulling you this way, but taking a detour is a welcomed change of pace. … Continue reading →

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Exploring Maspalomas in Gran Canaria

Posted on February 28, 2019 by julieovaltrades

The popular tourist hub in the south of Gran Canaria is marked by the seaside dunes of Maspalomas. The area is just a fraction of its former self, 1.5 square miles, and flanked by resorts. To the west of the … Continue reading →

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Caldera los Marteles in Gran Canaria

Posted on February 27, 2019 by julieovaltrades

On a cloudy morning at sea level in Gran Canaria, I wondered if it would be the wrong day to drive up into the highlands, would there be any views? Hoping that the progressive warmth of the day would break … Continue reading →

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Pico de las Nieves Viewpoint, Gran Canaria

Posted on February 26, 2019 by julieovaltrades

The serpentine and scenic winding road laden with hairpin turns ascends up towards the highest point in Gran Canaria, viewed from the mirador Pico de las Nieves. It isn’t physically demanding to summit the Peak of the Snows which showcases … Continue reading →

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