Teror is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria (, ; ), also Grand Canary Island, is the third-largest and second-most-populous island of the Canary Islands, an archipelago off the Atlantic coast of Northwest Africa which is part of Spain. the island had a population of that co ...
in the
Province of Las Palmas
The Province of Las Palmas (, ; es, Provincia de Las Palmas) is a province of Spain, consisting of the eastern part of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, capital city of this province and of the isla ...
in the
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands (; es, Canarias, ), also known informally as the Canaries, are a Spanish autonomous community and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in Macaronesia. At their closest point to the African mainland, they are west of Morocc ...
. Its population is 12,671 (2013),
[Instituto Canario de Estadística]
population and the
is 25.70 km
2.
Teror is situated in the mountains, 14 km southwest of
Las Palmas
Las Palmas (, ; ), officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is a Spain, Spanish city and capital of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, on the Atlantic Ocean.
It is the capital (jointly with Santa Cruz de Tenerife), the most populous city in th ...
city. September 8 is the local festivity celebrating ''
Virgen del Pino
The Virgen del Pino (or "Virgin of the Pine") is the patron of the Gran Canaria (province of Las Palmas
Las Palmas (, ; ), officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is a Spanish city and capital of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, on the At ...
'' (virgin of the pine, patron of the Gran Canaria).
Teror has a well preserved old town centre, which is under monument protection. There is a basilica, the quiet Virgin of the Pine Square in front of it, and neatly fronted buildings along the picturesque Calle Real de la Plaza street. After shepherds witnessed a
Marian apparition
A Marian apparition is a reported supernatural appearance by Mary, the mother of Jesus, or a series of related such appearances during a period of time.
In the Catholic Church, in order for a reported appearance to be classified as a Marian ap ...
nearby on 8 September 1481, Teror became the most important pilgrimage destination of the Canary Islands, and, as a result, rather prosperous. White houses with wooden balconies are typical of the town.
Mineral water
Mineral water is water from a mineral spring that contains various minerals, such as salts and sulfur compounds. Mineral water may usually be still or sparkling (carbonated/effervescent) according to the presence or absence of added gases.
Tra ...
is an important product of Teror. There's a weekly market (''mercadillo'') on Sundays.
File:Teror D81 6122 (38999441585).jpg, Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
File:Cupola - Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino - Teror - Gran Canaria.jpg, Cupola of the Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
File:Ayuntamiento - Teror - Gran Canaria.jpg, Townhall
File:Facade - Teror - Gran Canaria - 01.jpg, Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
File:Facade - Teror - Gran Canaria - 02.jpg, Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
File:Facade - Teror - Gran Canaria - 03.jpg, Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
File:Photo house front side balcony Calle Real de la Plaza No15 teror gran canaria spain 2015-12-25.jpg, Balcony Calle Real de la Plaza 15
File:Water steps - Calle de la Diputación - Teror - Gran Canaria - 03.jpg, Water steps
File:Teror EM1B9766 (25026813357).jpg, Typically Spanish Teror balcony
File:Teror D81 6112 (38999457345).jpg, Main street to Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
File:Teror D81 6135 (39865833522).jpg, Backside of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
File:Teror D81 6148 (28117837589).jpg, Conspicuous corner tavern with balcony
File:Teror D81 6150 (26025513218).jpg, Town square in front of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
File:Teror EM1B9785 (26025475978).jpg, Top of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
File:Teror EM1B9793 (39865766022).jpg, Facade with flower decor
See also
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List of municipalities in Las Palmas
This is a list of the 34 municipalities in the province of Las Palmas in the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, Spain. There are 21 municipalities on the island of Gran Canaria, 6 on the island of Fuerteventura and 7 on the island of Lan ...
References
External links
Discover Teror at grancanaria.com
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Municipalities in Gran Canaria