In Gran Canarias, in San Bartolmé de Tirajana you will find one of the most spectacular and beautiful places of the Canarian archipelago, the Maspalomas Dunes. This part of the island is also known for having the Playa del Ingles, the Maspalomas Lighthouse and Meloneras, but they are undoubtedly the dunes which makes this point one of the most visited in Gran Canaria.

The good weather is a constant in the southern part of the island, so it is perfect to enjoy the Natural Reserve of the Dunes of Maspalomas. This reserve is formed by three different ecosystems, the Palmeral, the Pond and the Dunes, three zones that form a natural space of incalculable value.

The Dunes of Maspalomas has about 400 hectares, is a place of contrasts where the golden sand collides with the blue waters that bathe the coast. In addition, we must highlight the amount of wildlife that pass through the Natural Reserve, Storks, Common Redfish, Common Coot, Chorlitejo Chico, Pinto Starling, Pipit Caminero, Turkish Tortoise, other migratory bird species such as Common Flamingo, Common Egret, Great Gray Heron, Hoopoe, Whimbrel, Tridactyl Sandpiper, Vuelvepiedras and reptiles such as the Giant Lizard of Gran Canaria or Perenquén de Boettger.

The Pilancontes Natural Park located in the town of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, is designated as a protected area in 1987, an area of ecological sensitivity with " reasons for prevention of ecological impact ". The Natural Park of Pilancones houses the public mounts of Ayagaures and Pilancones, is bordered by the Parque Rural de Nublo and the Protected Landscape of Fataga and in turn houses the area of special protection for birds.

Due to its special characteristics, the Pilancontes Natural Park plays an important role in soil protection and aquifer recovery. One of the most interesting spots in the natural area is the pine forest of the Canarian variety located in the highest part, a very favorable place for the poultry populations, hence it is in a zone of special protection for birds. In the lower parts the main flora is dominated by cardonal and tabaibals.

The park has dimensions exceeding 5,700 hectares, has deep ravines and narrow interfluves, it is possible to find endemic species in danger of extinction and important archaeological sites such as the Necropolis Tumular of Arteara.

The natural sites that offer San Bartolomé de Tirajana always have an impressive and surprising beauty. One of the ravines and places through which some of the most complete routes on the island run is the Barranco de la Data, along the route you can also find the Presas de Ayagaures and Gambuesa. This ravine is one of the few in the area that have water throughout the year and during the 20 kilometers of the ravine you can see the Palmitos Park, Monte León and La Data Mountain .

The landscape set of the ravine is dominated by stone elements, highlighting the culminations of slopes in the shape of a knife, other residual forms and a great development of the slopes.

To be able to see green areas or with a green blanket it is necessary to visit it during the rainy season although it is not the general trend. Despite this there are areas where you can find pines, dragon trees and other tree species, specifically in the bottom of the ravine you can see some palm trees always in the area of the dam