Los Azulejos de Veneguera is one of those unexpected roadside stops that’s worth your time. The rock formations are naturally coloured by minerals, creating vivid layers of green, blue, yellow, and pink. It looks almost artificia, like the cliffs were painted by hand—but it's all natural geology. You’ll find it along the GC-200 between Mogán and La Aldea. There’s a small parking area and a bar across the road where you can grab a drink or bite to eat. You don’t need to hike, just step out, take in the view, and snap a few photos. It’s not a major attraction with facilities or signage, but that’s part of the charm. A short, visual stop that breaks up the drive nicely and gives you a sense of the island’s volcanic diversity. If you’re already heading this way,...
Read moreI'll admit it - we drove up here especially to see this! Mainly because we'd been through the mountains lots that week and still not managed to stop off here, and I just love anything to do with the nature. The fact that this has been made naturally blows me away, it's absolutely stunning. If you're not as nature minded as me, this may not be something that you'd drive out of your way for - but definitely combine it with visiting other things, and take the time to stop off if you are driving around in the area. On a sunny day the colours lit up and looked incredible. We also bought some Canarian bananas from the fruit stall near here, and I would definitely...
Read moreYou will be amazed by the different colors of soft rock. If you look carefully, you will find hiking trails in this area, but even a short climb is breathtaking. You may encounter yellow, orange, purple, and green rocks. The great thing is that there is also a bus service here in the mountains, so if you don't have a car, you can take the bus from the village of Playa de Mogan to the...
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