Places of interest

PICO DE OSORIO

Osorio Peak is a natural viewpoint from which you can see the north of the island...

The border between the towns of Valleseco, Firgas and Teror lies at the top of the Osorio Peak.

There are paths along all its slopes to the top. In the Valleseco section, there is a path which you can join by heading for La Laguna. If you continue to the right once past La Laguna, you´ll soon spot the unmistakeable landscape of the Osorio Peak.

This is an ancient volcanic crater that majestically stands 968 metres above sea level, from which you can look out over the adjoining town of Teror, Firgas and Arucas and beyond, over the north of the island and the capital.

Auditorium of Valleseco

Opened to the public on 25th January 2013, this new building has been baptized Don Juan Díaz Rodríguez. This neighbour of Valleseco, born in Barranco de la Virgen, was an illustrious person ...

Opened to the public on 25th January 2013, this new building has been baptized Don Juan Díaz Rodríguez. This neighbour of Valleseco, born in Barranco de la Virgen, was an illustrious person who worked hard for Gran Canaria and achieved important things.

RECREATION AREA OF "LA LAGUNA"

Located within the Rural Park Doramas, the recreational area of La Laguna is an area of great scenic beauty formed by a large volcanic caldera covered inside by vegetation and laurel trees...The Recreation Area is equipped with facilities for BBQ cooking, running water, and tables and benches for outdoor eating under the large chestnut trees. To use the facilities for large groups you need to call ahead to the City of Valleseco (928 61 80 22) to request permission...

Located within the Rural Park Doramas, the recreational area of La Laguna is an area of great scenic beauty formed by a large volcanic caldera covered inside by vegetation and laurel trees. While walking in La Laguna you can see the different trees that make this forest unique in the world. The successive and intensive afforestation are shaping a new laurel forest, which began following the European Project Laurisilva XXI. Basically it's a small lagoon where birds in everything form from small birds such as canaries and alpispas to migratory birds like the heron come to drink .

ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM/TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE

Within the village of Valleseco, you will find the Ethnographic Museum, where you can learn more about a typical Canarian product, el gofio, a kind of flour made of toasted corn, widely used all over the islands. The Tourist Information Office of Valleseco is also situated at this point.

 

Within the village of Valleseco, you will find the Ethnographic Museum, where you can learn more about a typical Canarian product, el gofio, a kind of flour made of toasted corn, widely used all over the islands. A handicraft workshop exihibition can be seen, where various pieces of art are on display such as traperas, furniture, typical Canarian costumes... all handmade by artisans of our municipality.

Church of San Vicente Ferrer

The reason to build this church in honor of Saint Dominican from Valencia was because of the great devotion that the inhabitants of Valleseco had for him since he was in the holy Church of Teror which was their church before Valleseco separated. The congregation, in which all neighbors belonged, built the first chapel, with the tax money collected in 1170. It was later replaced by the present church.

The reason to build this church in honor of Saint Dominican from Valencia was because of the great devotion that the inhabitants of Valleseco had for him since he was in the holy Church of Teror which was their church before Valleseco separated. The congregation, in which all neighbors belonged, built the first chapel, with the tax money collected in 1170. It was later replaced by the present church.

EL CORTIJO DE CALDERETAS Y LA ZONA DE CUMBRE

Leaving the most populated part of town, just a few kilometres from the Valleseco downtown, is the site of the Cortijo Calderetas which you can get to by walking a short distance from the off the main road. This beautiful landscape was formed by a large volcanic caldera which gave life to the surrounding chestnut, elm and pine trees.

Leaving the most populated part of town, just a few kilometres from the Valleseco downtown, is the site of the Cortijo Calderetas which you can get to by walking a short distance from the off the main road. This beautiful landscape was formed by a large volcanic caldera which gave life to the surrounding chestnut, elm and pine trees. At it center sits a traditional Canarian house in the late nineteenth century. In a wide esplanade around the home grows the best food in the area: potatoes, cereals, and apples.

BARRANCO DE LA VIRGEN

The valley EL Barranco de la Virgen, with its natural landscape is one of the main valleys, which cross the town Valleseco. Because it is surrounded by high mountains, it is in this area where the sound of silence to can still be heard. You can came to this valley it from the Valleseco town center by the GC-305, which leads you to the first section of Valsendero and then continues across the ravine is the last stretch then it's on to the nearby town of Firgas.

The valley EL Barranco de la Virgen, with its natural landscape is one of the main valleys, which cross the town Valleseco. Because it is surrounded by high mountains, it is in this area where the sound of silence to can still be heard. You can came to this valley it from the Valleseco town center by the GC-305, which leads you to the first section of Valsendero and then continues across the ravine is the last stretch then it's on to the nearby town of Firgas.