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Historic village · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
Teror
Inland village 20 km from Las Palmas, with Canarian houses featuring wooden balconies, the Basilica of the Virgen del Pino, the island's patron saint, and a Sunday market.
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About Teror
Teror lies in a green valley in the north of Gran Canaria, about 20 km from Las Palmas and at 550 meters elevation. The village grew up around the sanctuary of the Virgen del Pino, which according to tradition appeared in 1481 at the top of a pine tree, soon after the conquest of the island. The Virgin is the patron saint of Gran Canaria.
The Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pino, from the 18th century, has a volcanic stone façade and a yellow 16th-century tower that survived the earlier church. Inside, the image of the Virgin stands in a small chapel high on the altar, which worshippers visit via a staircase behind it.
The Calle Real de la Plaza, leading to the basilica, has Canarian houses from the 17th and 18th centuries with well-preserved pine wood balconies. The Casa-Museo de los Patronos de la Virgen shows how a wealthy family of the time lived.
On Sundays, a market around the basilica sells Teror chorizo, sweets made by the convent nuns, cheeses and handicrafts. The feast of the Virgen del Pino, in September, attracts pilgrimages from across the island.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
On Sunday morning, with the market around the basilica. The Fiesta del Pino usually takes place in early September, with the village full.
How to get there
About 20 km from Las Palmas, roughly a 30-minute drive. Guaguas depart frequently from the San Telmo station.
Tip
Try Teror chorizo in bread and buy the sweets made by the convent’s nuns. Climb up to the Virgin’s camarín behind the altar. Combine the visit with the Canarian Botanical Garden, which is on the way.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teror
Who is the Virgen del Pino?
The patron saint of Gran Canaria, whose image, according to tradition, appeared in a pine tree in 1481.
When is the Teror market?
On Sunday mornings, around the basilica.
How do you get to Teror by bus?
By guagua from the San Telmo station, in about 30 minutes.