The El Brezal Nature Reserve is a smaller nature reserve located in the municipality of Santa Maria de Guia. It fills a surface or some 100 hectares and its most significant biological asset refers to the forested areas which contribute to the balance of the microclimate and ecosystem, as well as to the several endemic and rare species of plants (such as the asparagus).
The Mother Church of San Juan Bautista is often referred to by the locals as the cathedral of Arucas, despite the fact it does not enjoy this statute.
The Los Marteles Nature Reserve is located in central Gran Canaria, and it is a notable site both as protected area and source of tourist opportunities.
Indulging in air sports in Gran Canaria is one extreme way of living one's vacation to the full. Specialized centers can be spotted throughout the island.