Gran Canaria Heritage Centers Attract Nearly 45,000 Visitors in 2025

The Cabildo's interpretation center network saw a 5.42% increase in visits, with Risco Caído and Roque Bentayga being the most frequented sites.

Panoramic view of Gran Canaria's natural and cultural heritage interpretation centers, including Risco Caído and Roque Bentayga.
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Panoramic view of Gran Canaria's natural and cultural heritage interpretation centers, including Risco Caído and Roque Bentayga.

The five interpretation centers for Gran Canaria's natural and cultural heritage, managed by the Cabildo, recorded 44,919 visits in 2025, representing a 5.42% increase compared to the previous year.

The sites, located in Tejeda, Artenara, and La Aldea de San Nicolás, offer exhibitions, audiovisual resources, and guided tours about the island's natural, archaeological, and ethnographic legacy. The Risco Caído (Artenara) and Roque Bentayga (Tejeda) centers attracted the highest number of visitors.
The visitor profile is predominantly adult (67%), followed by pensioners (15%) and schoolchildren (14%), highlighting the educational use of these locations for promoting island heritage.
Regarding origin, 28% of attendees are island residents, while 17% come from Germany, 15% from the Spanish mainland, nearly 9% from France, and 3.7% from the United Kingdom.
The network also includes the Degollada de Becerra Visitors Center (between Tejeda and Vega de San Mateo), which provides information on the Tejeda basin and features an astronomical viewpoint; the Los Caserones Interpretation Center in La Aldea de San Nicolás, detailing the municipality's history through archaeological and ethnographic resources; and the World Heritage and Biosphere Reserve Information and Management Center in Tejeda, serving as a general information point.
Generally, the centers are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, although some have temporary closures due to events or summer heat. Visits can be self-guided or guided (requiring prior reservation). Detailed information on activities, hours, and reservations can be found through VIVE UNESCO Gran Canaria.