{"id":937,"date":"2025-02-08T16:44:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-08T16:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/?p=937"},"modified":"2025-07-30T15:33:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:33:24","slug":"arucas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/en\/arucas\/","title":{"rendered":"ARUCAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6wdph8e-03b39a167ab75ac7ae0161832923ed3f\">\n.avia-section.av-m6wdph8e-03b39a167ab75ac7ae0161832923ed3f{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-m6wdph8e-03b39a167ab75ac7ae0161832923ed3f .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-m6wdph8e-03b39a167ab75ac7ae0161832923ed3f main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-937'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:80px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:80px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 990px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:80px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 989px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:50px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:50px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:30px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-8oxdd-96b87316cf1294966495e01a9bb9e407 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><b style=\"color:#fff;\">ARUCAS<\/b><\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-937'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6wcf747-b33df65e195616dd6c94e215366ebc98\">\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m6wcf747-b33df65e195616dd6c94e215366ebc98 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6wcf747-b33df65e195616dd6c94e215366ebc98'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><strong>ARUCAS: HISTORY, ART AND RUM<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arucas is a <strong>fascinating city<\/strong> famous for its large church of <strong>St John the Baptist<\/strong>, built from local volcanic stone called ''<strong>azul stone<\/strong>\". The historical centre retains a traditional atmosphere, while the <strong>Arehucas Distillery<\/strong> and some panoramic terraces offer culture and entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u26ea <strong>The Cathedral of St John the Baptist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although often called ''<strong>cathedral<\/strong>'', is in <strong>actually a church<\/strong> parish. It is famous for its <strong>neo-Gothic architecture<\/strong> and the dark stone used in the construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Made entirely of<\/strong> <strong>azul stone<\/strong>, a volcanic material typical of the area.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Handmade by local craftsmen.&nbsp;<\/strong>Work lasted more than 70 years, starting in 1909.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside are <strong>large stained glass windows<\/strong> that create an evocative atmosphere.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83e\udd43 <strong>The Arehucas Distillery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the<strong> Gran Canaria's most famous rum<\/strong>. Founded in <strong>1884<\/strong>, the distillery is still active and you can <strong>visit to see how rum is made<\/strong> and taste different varieties.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the <strong>oldest distilleries in Spain<\/strong>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps over 4,000 oak barrels, some <strong>signed by celebrities<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers <strong>guided tours with tasting<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-942\" src=\"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1-768x571.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1-705x524.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1-450x334.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/que-ver-en-arucas-1024x761-1-600x446.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>\ud83d\udccd How to get there<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>By car:<\/strong> only <strong>15 minutes from Las Palmas<\/strong> via the <strong>GC-2 and GC-20<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<strong>By bus:<\/strong> lines <strong>205 e 206<\/strong> connect Arucas to Las Palmas.<br \/>\n<strong>Perfect for exploring on foot&nbsp;<\/strong>with its cobbled streets and vantage points.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Useful Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the church of <strong>St John the Baptist<\/strong> and admire the pietra azul.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touring the <strong>Arehucas Distillery<\/strong> to discover local rum.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking in the <strong>Gardens of La Marquesa<\/strong>, a beautiful green park.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/en\/emblematica-rooftop\/\"><strong>Relax at the Emblem\u00e1tica Rooftop<\/strong><\/a>, <span>a terrace overlooking the city and the sea, perfect for a drink and tapas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-938\" src=\"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628.jpg 683w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628-470x705.jpg 470w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travelguide.oceanworking.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/74099555-51528628-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 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