In late winter the almond trees flower across the terraces around Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, and the slopes go white and pink. The town sits at 560 m in the mountains of eastern Gran Canaria, 5 km west of Telde and 16 km southwest of Las Palmas. Its municipality covers 39.15 km² of hillside, ravine and farmland and has just under 10,000 inhabitants. People come up from the coast for the countryside and the cooler air.
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
- 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
High season
Jan – Mar
Almond trees flower across the terraces in late winter, the slopes are at their greenest after the rains, and nights at 560 m run cooler than on the coast.
Shoulder
Apr – Jun
The blossom is over and the hillsides begin to dry, with mild, clear days for time outdoors.
Low season
Jul – Sep
Summer is the dry season inland: the terraces turn brown and the open slopes give little shade at midday.
Shoulder
Oct – Dec
The first autumn rains bring the green back to the hills, and the air up here stays fresher than on the coast below.
How long to stay
Half a day to a day covers Valsequillo de Gran Canaria. It is a town of just under 10,000 people, and at 5 km from Telde and 16 km from Las Palmas it works as an outing from the east coast or the capital, with no need to move your base.
What to see
Destinations in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria
Frequently asked questions
Where is Valsequillo de Gran Canaria?
In the mountains of eastern Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas: 5 km west of Telde and 16 km southwest of Las Palmas.How high up is the town?
Valsequillo de Gran Canaria stands at 560 m above sea level, so evenings are cooler than on the coast. Bring a layer outside summer.Is there a beach?
No. Valsequillo de Gran Canaria lies inland, in the mountains on the east side of the island.What is Valsequillo de Gran Canaria known for?
Its almond trees, which flower across the hillside terraces in late winter.