Carved wooden balconies hang over the white house fronts of Calle Real de la Plaza, the street that leads to the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pino. Shepherds reported a vision of the Virgin near here on 8 September 1481, and Teror became the chief pilgrimage town of Gran Canaria and grew prosperous on it; many of the island's older families kept houses here. The old centre is under monument protection. People come for the basilica, the Sunday market and the feast of the Virgen del Pino on 8 September.
Teror
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish; English, German in resorts
- Power plug
- Type C/F, 230 V
- Visa
- Schengen
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1 (WET/WEST)
- Tap water
- Safe; mineral taste in the south
- Tipping
- Not expected; 5–10% for great service
- Emergency
- 112
Things to do
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When to go
Shoulder
Mar – Aug
The drier half of the year in the northern hills; the market runs every Sunday, and on other days the old centre stays quiet.
High season
Sep – Sep
The feast of the Virgen del Pino on 8 September draws pilgrims from across Gran Canaria, and the town is at its fullest in the days around it.
Low season
Oct – Feb
At 543 m on the north side of the island, winter brings rain and cooler air than on the coast; bring a warm layer.
How long to stay
Half a day covers the old centre: the basilica, the quiet square in front of it (Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Pino) and the length of Calle Real de la Plaza. Come on a Sunday and the weekly market fills out the rest of the day. Around 8 September, when the feast of the Virgen del Pino makes Teror the island's main pilgrimage, staying longer makes sense.
What to see
Destinations in Teror
Frequently asked questions
When is the feast of the Virgen del Pino?
On 8 September. The Virgen del Pino is the patron of Gran Canaria, and her feast is Teror's main festivity and its busiest time of year.Why is Teror a pilgrimage town?
Shepherds reported a Marian apparition nearby on 8 September 1481. Teror became the most important pilgrimage destination on Gran Canaria, and the town grew prosperous on it.Is there a market in Teror?
Yes, a weekly market (mercadillo) is held on Sundays.What is Teror known for besides the basilica?
Its protected old centre of white houses with wooden balconies along Calle Real de la Plaza, and its mineral water, an important local product.