Moya

Municipality

Ayuntamiento de Moya
Miguel Hernández 13, 35420 Moya
Tel. 928 61 12 55 - Fax. 928 61 23 13

Other localities in the Municipality

Barranco del Laurel; Barranco del Pinar; Cabo Verde; Carretería; La Costa; Doramas; Los Dragos; Fontanales; Frontón; Hoyas del Cavadero; San Fernando; El Tablero; La Jurada; Trujillo; El Pagador; Altillo; Palmito; Los Tilos; Lomo Blanco.

Municipality Information

Area: 31,87 km²
Population: 7.801
Height of the City: 490 MSL.
Highest point: 1.771 MSL.
Coastal length: 4,22 km.

Tourist Information

Oficina de Turismo
Gral. Franco 16
Tel. 928 61 23 48


Monday - Friday 09.00 - 14.30

Sightseeing

Map Moya

Map over the Municipality of Moya

Map over the City Moya

Parada de Taxis
Juan Delgado s/n
Tel. 928 62 00 83

See different routes:  Salcai/Utinsa Global.

Clinica Ntra. Sra. del Pino
Cl. Angel Guimera 91
Las Palmas
Tel. 928 44 10 00

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Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Moya
Plaza de Tomas Morales 1,  35420 Moya
Tel. 928 62 02 17 / 928 61 01 26

Open: Monday - Friday 10.00 - 12.00
and  16.00 - 19.00

Digital Library

The birthplace of the modernist poet Tomás Morales(1884-1921).

Numerous personal possessions and pieces of furniture belonging to the poet are on display together with editions of all of his works and those of other Canary Islands poets. And a yearly poetry competition, which is well supported.

The museum has a library that specialises in poetry, while also organising various cultural activities, such as conferences, concerts and recitals... It also awards a prize for poetry, in addition to scholarships and a research prize.

The museum’s holdings consist of objects or memorabilia closely linked to the author, and are based on the writer’s legacy.

A spectacular forest once covered the northern part of Gran Canaria. It was at the time of the Spanish conquest (15th century). All that's left today are two redoubts, the Finca de Osorio (in Teror) and the Tilos de Moya.

It's said that it was here, that the Pre-Hispanic chief, Doramas, took refuge after attacking the Castilian conquerors, which is why it's also known as Selva de Doramas (Doramas' Wood), and despite the fact that the characteristic monteverde vegetation is not as predominant as it once was, it's still worth visiting Los Tilos.

These days, there are various old caseríos (country-houses), such as Azuaje, with its medicinal waters.

Admission: free.

Barranco de Azuaje

Barranco de Moya

Barranco Oscuro

Barranco del Laurel

Is the biggest protected natural area on the Island. The area is  26.307 ha. about the same size as La Gomera, and it is spread out between 8 Municipalities, Tejeda, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Mogán, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Artenara, San Mateo, Valleseco and Moya

Moya is peaceful and charming little town. To get here you'll pass along a narrow winding road, surrounded by huge volcanic valleys. The town is well known for its fantastic Neo-Romanesque church. This impressive structure dates back to the first half of the 20th century and is the birthplace of famous Spanish poet, Tomas Morales.

Tomas Morales is one of Gran Canaria's most popular poets. He was born in 1884 and lived until 1921. Just across from the church is the actual house where he grew up. During the 1970's the house was transformed into a museum dedicated to his life and work. There are some very interesting exhibits inside with manuscripts, photographs, paintings and much more. They even have his original typewriter on display.

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