One of the most famous and beautiful viewing terraces is located in the village of Arure in the upper reaches of the Valle Gran Rey.
The village of Arure is separated from the views of the west coast by a rocky massif, through which you pass under the aqueduct to the Mirador de El Santo viewpoint.
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From here you'll have incredible views of the Taguluche Valley and other cliffs all along the west coast.
In the background you can see the Atlantic Ocean and the distant island of La Palma.
The viewpoint is less than 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Arure.
You can park your car conveniently at the end of the asphalt road where one of the most famous hiking trails along the cliff edge between Valle Gran Rey and the west coast begins (parking location on the map).
Walk along the mountain ridge
One of the most beautiful hiking trails, marked GR-132, leads from the Arure lookout.
It follows the edge of the mountain ridge to the Riscos de la Mérica viewpoint, from where you can continue steeply down to the resort of Valle Gran Rey or return the same way.
The road continues on the other side to the village of Alojera and on to Vallehermosa.
How to get there
Arure is easily accessible by car, as the main road to Valle Gran Rey runs through it.
The following bus routes also pass through Arure:
- Line 1: Valle Gran Rey - Arure - El Cercado - Chipude - Igualero - Pajarito - Mirador de los Roques - Degollada de Perasa - San Sebastian
- 5 times a day from Monday to Saturday; 2 times a day on Sundays and public holidays
- Map and timetable
- Line 6: Valle Gran Rey - Arure - El Cercado - Chipude - Igualero - Alajeró - Gomera Airport
- Runs according to the current flight schedule 3-4 times a day
- Map and timetable
- Line 8: Vallehermoso - Arure - Valle Gran Rey
- 3 times a day Monday to Saturday; no service on Sundays and public holidays
- Map and timetable
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