After the rum distillery we travelled the short distance to a small town called Firgas, made famous by its production of some 200,000 bottles of sparkling mineral water every day.
Some of the views around here are absolutely stunning and, for an island mostly made of rock the greenery was quite a surprise.
In the centre of the town is a street where a man made waterfall runs over steps in the centre ..
At the side of the waterfall there are benches, one for every main town in Gran Canaria and each one covered in ceramic tiles with a picture in the centre back of a view of the town being represented there.
It was an amazing site in this non touristy area of the island
This bench depicts the town of San Nicolas over on the west of the island
I have visited this town which, again, is typically Canarian – the only tourists you see there are Canarians on holiday for San Nicolas is a seaside town.
All this sightseeing had made us hungry so we went in search of a bar and we were in luck!
Again typically Canarian with a menu to match – a far cry from the English menus of the south coast resorts.
I had an Arehucas y cola while I made my choice from the menu (well why spoil the habit of the day) then waited while my bocadillo lomo was made for me.
The bar was very old fashioned inside but very welcoming
As was mine host although he looks a little serious here..
After this we made our way back – through the town of Teror which is famous for its architecture and the intricate balconies built into each of the houses there.
All in all a wonderful day out – thanks to my friends for inviting me!!!