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Roque Nublo

It is the most representative image of the island of Gran Canaria. It is part of the remains of ancient materials that formed the central building of the island in which the subsequent intense erosive processes have shaped this monolith that is a landmark of the territory loaded with symbolism for the entire population of Gran Canaria. It is one of the most visited tourist points of the whole island, from it you can see much of the island given its altitude above sea level, 1,800 meters. Its importance is such that it is part of up to three figures of natural protection apart from being the heart of the Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria.

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Roque Bentayga

The Roque Bentayga is a beautiful and spectacular basaltic piton that has left the geology in Gran Canaria, it rises 1,404 meters inside the volcanic caldera in which Tejeda is located. It is formed by the Roque itself, Los Roques del Andén del Tabacalote or Camello, El Roquete and Las Cuevas del Rey, which make up the Bentayga Archaeological Park. It is surrounded by several dozens of granaries, silos of difficult access and several smaller caves of habitation. A place of habitat and burial for the aborigines, it is also associated with the celebration of religious rites. Near the top is located the so-called Almogarén del Bentayga, although, according to other sources and recent discoveries, it is not of religious purpose and are two overlapping aboriginal houses. This basaltic stone monolith located at an altitude of 1404 meters is also interpreted as a place to observe the stars and the moon. Amateurs of archaeology and astronomy understand that it may be related to rituals performed at the summer equinoxes, at sunrise. It was also almost the last bastion of the aboriginal Canary Islanders before the conquest of the island by the Castilians. In it they barricaded themselves with sticks and stones resisting as much as they could the onslaught of the conquerors. The Park's Interpretation Center has recently reopened, a space where visitors can observe and interact first-hand with the living habits and customs of the ancient inhabitants, unraveling the most important culture and rites of the pre-Hispanic culture.

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Tejeda Medicinal Plants Center

The Tejeda Medicinal Plants Center is a 5,000 m2 space designed to recover and disseminate the close relationship between man and nature through the medicinal use of plants, remedies and beliefs. Many people have collaborated in its design, from botanists to shepherds, anthropologists, geographers, doctors, historians, chemists, etc., which makes it a center that arouses curiosity, interest and encourages interaction with visitors. Its subject matter makes it the only one in the Canary Islands in this field and one of the few in Spain dedicated to the dissemination of plants as natural medicine. In its Exhibition Hall we can learn about the different natural medicinal remedies: the plants, their origin, their function in society, the contribution of women in traditional medicine, etc. At the same time we can appreciate some of Tejeda's own products that have very beneficial effects for our health, such as Bitter Almond Oil or Honey from the Summit. In the Multipurpose Room you can do different activities: consult bibliography on medicinal flora and deepen your knowledge by browsing from the public Internet access point set up for this purpose, as well as enjoy a tea in the small cafeteria of the center. Outside you can visit the Interpretive Garden, conceived as a resting place where you can contemplate the plants in their natural state, grouped in flowerbeds according to their uses and properties.

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Museum of the History and Traditions of Tejeda

The Museum of Traditions of Tejeda is located in one of the most unique buildings of the municipality. Rehabilitated by a stonemasonry workshop school, it preserves the structural and decorative elements typical of a traditional Canarian house. For all these reasons, it is the ideal place chosen by the people of Tejeda to show their history and way of life. Through its different modules you can learn about the prehistory, the process of the conquest, the traditional rural trades and even recognize the extraordinary quality of the agricultural products of the area. In the museum you can contemplate several curiosities such as a room with a ceiling made of Tilla de Pino de Tea. You can also enjoy a recreation of an old Oil and Vinegar store, or the remodeling of the old straw house converted into an Audiovisual Room, where you can watch a documentary on the history of this unique and beautiful village.

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