| Afterwards, we visited Arucas, one of the oldest towns in the Canaries, established in the early 16th century. All the buildings in Arucas� historical district were lovely, but its most prominent and striking structure was its stunning neo-Gothic cathedral, built in the early 20th century on the site of the original chapel. From the hill overlooking the town, the cathedral towered over all. From this vantage point, we could also look out over the entire landscape from Las Palmas to Arucas. Plastic greenhouses dotted the countryside. Many were being used to grow bananas, one of the island�s exports. On our drive around the island, we continued to see more plastic greenhouses. Although efficient, they definitely didn�t enhance the scenery. |
