Arucas
Spain · Canary IslandsES
Municipality in Canary Islands, Spain
Arucas is a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria, province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Arucas borders Las Palmas to the west and is part of its urban area. Its population is 36,852 (2013), and the area is 33.01 km2 (12.75 sq mi). The GC-2 motorway passes north of the town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 39,232
- Coordinates
- 28.120, -15.523
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Elevation
- 240 m
Overview of Arucas
Arucas belongs to Canary Islands, Spain and has the feel of a small town. It counts about 39,232 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Arucas
Nature in Arucas
(1)The nature shortlist for Arucas: Volcanoes. Everything listed here comes from what Arucas is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Arucas are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Canary Islands. Time zone: Atlantic/Canary.
Similar destinations
Places near Arucas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arucas known for?
- Arucas, in Canary Islands, Spain, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 39,232 residents.
- What can you do in Arucas?
- Recorded activities in Arucas include Volcanoes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Arucas located?
- Arucas is located in Canary Islands, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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