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Telde

Canary Islands, Spain · Europe

About Telde

Telde is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Valsequillo de Gran Canaria, 19km from Roque Nublo.

Telde is a city located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 123,265, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Telde sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Canary time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Telde to your route.

About Telde

The Four Doors (in Spanish Cuatro Puertas) site, also known as Montaña Bermeja, 'Vermillion Mountain', is a complex of caves in the south of the municipality of Telde, Gran Canaria. The Cuatro Puertas site is named after its most spectacular cave, the most emblematic of Gran Canaria due to its uniqueness and location.

Read more The site includes many other caves, some linked with each other. A small village nearby also bears that name, as well as a ravine (barranco de Cuatro Puertas). The site is listed as Spanish Heritage as a Property of cultural interest.

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What are the best things to do in Telde?

Telde offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Telde located?

Telde is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 27.9924 latitude, -15.4192 longitude.

What is the population of Telde?

Telde has a population of approximately 123,265 people, making it a city in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
123,265
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Canary Islands
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
27.9924, -15.4192

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Telde

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Roque Nublo

A dramatic 80-meter volcanic basalt monolith standing as the iconic symbol of Gran Canaria's mountainous interior.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Dunes of Maspalomas

A miniature Sahara of golden sand dunes stretching along the southern tip of Gran Canaria beside the Atlantic Ocean.

32 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Mirador del Balcón

Balcony platform hanging off the GC-200 above Gran Canaria's wild west coast, looking along the 'Dragon's Tail': a saw-tooth line of cliff ridges dropping a thousand metres into the Atlantic. Astonishing at sunset.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Telde.

Valsequillo de Gran Canaria

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10 km awayPop. 28,924

Vega de San Mateo

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11 km awayPop. 7,687

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 383,516

Cruce de Arinaga

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 2,700

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