Esqueleto de Ballena

In Los Silos you will find one of the most recognizable monuments of this part of the island, known as Sculpture of La Ballena. An impressive skeleton of Rorcual Boreal which is located on the beach of Charco de la Araña in the neighborhood of San José.

The specimen that is exposed in this place appeared stranded off the coast of Arinaga in Gran Canarias and was reconstructed and exposed, currently it is One of the most recognized symbols of the municipality of Los Silos, is about 18 meters long. In life the cetacean could measure about 16 meters long and have about 20 tons of weight.

For its perfect conservation every three years, it is polished and fiber layers are added, making it in good condition, this is the way it was done since 2008 when this installation was inaugurated.

Where is the sculpture of the whale is perfect to rest in front of the sea, enviable views to the sea and where to enjoy a relaxing time.