Photos of the Canary Islands

Almond blossom and wild flowers around Santa Lucía de Tirajana

From January onwards the hills around the Gran Canaria mountain village fill with colour, from almond trees and bougainvillea to cactus flowers in April. A photo tour along the walking routes to El Valle and El Parralillo.

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Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Ferula communis — Ferula communis (giant fennel) shines in a vibrant yellow by the side of the path leading to the Mirador de las Tederas. (It could also be Thapsia villosa, the hairy thapsia.)

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Regenbogen — The first wildflowers start to appear as early as January. After a refreshing shower, with a bit of luck you might even spot a rainbow.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Mandelbaum — In the mountains of Gran Canaria, the almond trees begin to blossom as early as the end of January. You can spot this beautiful almond tree whilst taking a walk from the village of Santa Lucía de Tirajana to El Valle.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Natternköpfe — You can also admire viper's bugloss (Echium virescens DC.) whilst out for a walk in the local area.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Kronenwucherblume — In a meadow near El Parralillo, a district of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, the crown-leaved glebion (Glebionis coronaria) thrives magnificently.

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Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Rosen und Orangen — You can admire magnificent roses and orange trees on the way from the village centre to El Parralillo - even as early as February!

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Klee, Kakteen und Eukalyptus — On the way from the village centre to El Parralillo, the most beautiful wildflowers bloom amongst the cacti and an old eucalyptus tree, such as the wood sorrel (Oxalis pes-caprae L.) shown in this photo.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Orchideenbaum — At the entrance to Santa Lucía de Tirajana, the Bauhinia purpurea L. (the orchid tree) shines in beautiful shades of purple - often as early as February.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Mandelbaum mit Kirche — In mid-February, the almond trees (Prunus amygdalus) are in full bloom in Santa Lucía de Tirajana. The church of Santa Lucía can be seen in the background.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Mandelblüte — Until the beginning of March, you can still enjoy the almond blossom in Santa Lucía de Tirajana.

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Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Bougainvillea — This lush bougainvillea adorns the entrance to the tapas restaurant El Alpendre de Felix near La Sorrueda, on the road from Santa Lucía de Tirajana to La Fortaleza de Ansite.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Palme und Palisanderholzbaum — In the municipal park of Santa Lucía de Tirajana, the idyllically situated mountain village on Gran Canaria, the rosewood tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) thrives amongst tall palm trees.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Kakteenblüte — Cactus in bloom in El Valle near Santa Lucía de Tirajana. In April, the cacti are in full bloom in Santa Lucía de Tirajana.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Bougainvillea und Kakteen — Bougainvillea and cacti bloom in shades of yellow and orange along the roadside, as here in the neighbourhood of El Parralillo.

Blütenpracht in Santa Lucía - Kap-Bleiwurz — In May, the Cape leadwort (Plumbago auriculata), native to South Africa, blooms in a vivid blue, as seen here in the El Valle district near Santa Lucía.

Kanaren-Fotos: Das sind die Lieblingsorte unserer Leser — A trip to Santa Lucía de Tirajana is highly recommended to all visitors to the island of Gran Canaria - if only for the stunning natural surroundings of this charming mountain village!

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