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	Canary Islands Encyclopedia
		In 1402, the conquest of the islands began, with the expedition of Juan de Bethencourt and Gadifer de la Salle to the island of Lanzarote, Norman nobles who were vassals of Henry III of Castile.
		Las Palmas defeated Francis Drake in 1595, but was ruined by the Dutch in 1599.
		The rivalry between the elites of the cities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas for the capital of the islands would lead to the division of the archipelago into two provinces in 1927, though this has not laid to rest the rivalry between the two cities, which continues to this day.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /topic/Canary_Islands.html (2033 words)

	Betancuria, Las Palmas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Betancuria is a Canarian municipality in the northern portion of the island of Fuerteventura in the Las Palmas province in the Canary Islands The population is 721 (ISTAC, 2003), its density is 6.96/km² and is excepted to reach 100/km² and the area is 103.64 km².
		The population is the smallest in Fuerteventura as well as the province of Las Palmas and all of the Canary Islands.
		The city of Betancuria is named after Jean de Béthencourt and was founded in 1404 by Gadifer de La Salle and Jean de Béthencourt and was the main city in the central part of the island until the 1800s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Betancuria (237 words)

	Las Palmas - TravelPuppy.com
		The capital, Las Palmas (not to be confused with the smaller island of La Palma), is a lively city with a magnificent location between the two bays.
		Attractions on the island include Corralejo in the far north (where straw hats are woven in the traditional manner), and the Norman castle of Rico Roque, near Cotillo.
		Betancuria, the ancient capital of the island, houses its most important monument, the Church of Santa María, noted for its painted ceiling and murals.
	travelpuppy.com /canary-islands/las-palmas.htm (465 words)

	Las Islas Canarias
		La Gomera was the last port of call by Columbus in 1492 before he parted the known world and set off into the unknown.
		La Palma, not to be confused with Las Palmas (the Capital of Gran Canaria), is often called 'La Isla Bonita' (the pretty island) on account of its mountain scenery.
		The island's capital and port, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is regarded as one of the prettiest towns in the Canaries.
	www.heureka.clara.net /tenerife/canary.htm (3623 words)

	Canary Islands
		La Palma is an island with a long tradition of craftsmanship, ranging from extraordinary silk fabrics, embroidery and tapestry to woodwork, straw-weaving, wickerwork and earthenware.
		La Palma is also a land abounding in excellent wines, such as the Malvasia, with a strength of caracter all of its own.
		In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island and the largest city of the archipielago, your vessel can be moored in the heart of the city's tourist centre.
	club2.telepolis.com /mgarciasa/canary.htm (1105 words)

	Travelocity Guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hosts several important arts festivals, including the Festival Internacional de Música (January); the Festival de Opera (February-March); the Festival de Ballet y Danza (May); and the Muestra Internacional de Cine, an international film festival held every two years in October and November.
		The island of La Gomera's outstanding natural attraction is the ancient laurisilva (laurel forest) at the centre of the 4000 hectare (9880 acre) national park.
		The four national parks are the Parque Nacional de las Cañadas del Teide, with Teide volcano as its centrepiece; the Parque Nacional de Garajonay, with a beautiful ancient rainforest; the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, with active volcanoes; and Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, which encloses an enormous eroded rock cauldron.
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	US Office @ Canary Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		La Palma is mountainous and green with rugged scenery and abundant vegetation has led it to be known as the “precious island”.
		La Palma is “precious” for its landscapes but still more precious for the architecture reminiscent of the splendors of the XVth century when the harbors of the capital city of Santa Cruz was used for exports to Latin America monopolized at the time by the Casa de Contrataciones de Sevilla.
		La Gomera the magic island with the Nature Reserve of El Cedro, the most spectacular example of Laurisilva forest to be found in the archipelago with its shady nooks and running brooks could be home to pixies and fairies.
	www.canaryislands-usa.com /paradise.html (2196 words)

	Canary Islands ( HOLIDAY HOUSES / Spain )
		Small holiday town in the Betancuria nature park, on the west coast of Fuerteventura, the other side of the capital Puerto del Rosario and approx.
		La Pared gets its name from the stone walls which are said to fringe Spain's coastline from West to East.
		The northern coastline is characterized by rocky cliffs and in the west, the gorges have made a formation known as "La Rambla del Realejo".
	en.orangetravel.eu /en/HolidayHomes/Kanarische-Inseln/0,2327,90883,00.html (1012 words)

	Birdwatching trip report - Fuerteventura - surfbirds.com
		Spectacled Warbler (orbitalis) A X was at the viewpoint at 27km on the FV30 to Betancuria on 17/4, and 1 was at Rosa del Taro on 21/4.
		Two were seen on the road to Pajara, and one in the mountains on the FV30 to Betancuria at the 26km viewpoint on the 17/4.
		Linnet 2 near La Lajita Zoo on 16/4, and 2 at the 27km viewpoint on the FV30 to Betancuria.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/fuerte-ns-0503.html (3257 words)

	Cruise Canary Island Cruise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		La Palma lays in both, the cool north easterly Canary current and the north easterly trade winds, giving a sunny climate with round the year moderate temperatures.
		The Gran Canarian main town Las Palmas is the capitol of the archipelago.
		La Caldera de Bandama is the living evidence of volcanic activity on the island and the place where visitors can feel a great respect for elemental forces.
	www.scantours.com /canary_island_cruise.htm (1355 words)

	Maps, routes, restaurants and travel with the Campsa Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		The history of the province of Las Palmas begins in 1927 with the provincial division of the canary region during the command of the cousin of the dictator Rivera.
		In the island of Fuerteventura is the Archaeological Museum of Betancuria, in Gran Canaria, the island round which this route is proposed, the house of Columbus also museum of Fine Arts, the house-museum of Pérez Galdós, the Atlantic Centre of Modern Art, the Canarian museum, the Diocesan museum of Sacred Art and the museum Néstor.
		The town of Telde is in the east of the island of Gran Canaria, in the proximities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Brígida and Ingenio.
	www.guiacampsa.com /bienvenidoalinfinito/gcampsa/ocioviajes/rutasturismo/rutas4.asp?Id_Ruta=133&Id_Guia=3&codidioma=2 (395 words)

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		First mention is from a document dated 1501 declaring "that it is allowed for any farmer of pigs to own "uno de las gandes" (one of the big)".
		From the documents of the Municipal Council of Betancuria (Fuerteventura) it is noted that on August 25, 1617, given to the residents is the right to kill, without fear of punishment, any "Perros de Presa" that were loose and could produce harm.
		They also incorporated to their project, fans of the breed from Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Palma, establishing delegations on those islands.
	www.realpresa.com /article5.htm (1614 words)

	ARCHERS DIRECT HOLIDAYS & TRAVEL - Coach Tours, Coach Holidays, Escorted Touring, Cruises, Breaks & Resorts
		Capital: Provincial capitals are Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Population: 377,660 (2003); and Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Population: 220,033 (2003).
		Las Palmas comprises the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
		LA PALMA: La Palma boasts one of the largest craters in the world, the Caldera de Taburiente, best viewed from the La Cumbrecita look-out point.
	www.archersdirect.co.uk /countryinfo.php?countryid=cai (1942 words)

	JustGo Spain - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and La Orotava (Tenerife).February-March: Carnival.
		Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)May: Celebrations of La Santa Cruz.
		On the third, the founding of the capital of the island is celebrated.Corpus Christi: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and La Laguna (Tenerife).
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	About the Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		It forms part of the province of Las Palmas and is separated from the island of Lanzarote to the north by Lobos Island and the Bocayna channel.
		Like the rest of the Canary Islands archipelago, it is a volcanic island; a great range of mountains runs from the north-east to the south-west of the island, ending at the Jandia peninsula, where its highest peak rises to 807 m (2,648 ft).
		Because of the island’s proximity to Saharan Africa, the climate is semi-desert and vegetation consists of plants adapted to dry or saline conditions, such as date palms and cactus.
	villa-fuerteventura.co.uk /id2.html (353 words)

	Solmelia.com - Canarias (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Las Teresitas was enlarged in 1974 after the importation of tonnes of Saharan sand.
		Next door, the Playa de las Américas is the most popular tourist destination in Tenerife, for all those who are looking for endless sun and endless nights.
		Santa Cruz de La Palma, port and capital of the island, is an obligatory visit due to its large houses and their beautiful balconies, its churches and various interesting 16th century buildings.
	www.solmelia.com /solNew/promociones/hotel/canarias/html/en/guia_quever_en.html (1381 words)

	SOL - Canarias Spain On Line Lodging reservations Hotels, hostels, apartments...
		The capital of the region is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
		Local folk music is a distinctive kind of flamenco with the sorondongos, the folias, the malguenas, las isas and the seguidillas being the most popular.
		The forerunners of the Conquest were the Juan de Betancourt and Gadifer de la Salle, the latter on behalf of the Court of Castile.
	www.sol.com /moduloca.asp?idCA=14 (1221 words)

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		various names: La Herbania, because of the supposed greenery which covered the island (La Hierba means grass or herb): La Capraria because of the number of goats on the island (La Cabra means goat) and La Planaria because of the planes or flats of the island.
		In 1488 the island of La Gomera was
		The island of La Palma was conquered in 1493 by Alonso Fernandez deLugo
	www.palmgardenjandia.com /History.html (1439 words)

	Excite - Travel Guide - Off the Beaten Track
		The Casa Museo de Betancuria houses a mildly interesting collection of Guanche artefacts.A couple of kilometres north of town is the Mirador de Morro Velosa, which offers mesmerising views across the island's weird, barren landscape.
		South of town is the Vega del RÃo de Palmas, a dry watercourse that is nevertheless wet enough below the surface to keep a stand of palms going.You can fly to Fuerteventura from all of the other islands except La Gomera, or take the ferry from Las Palmas.
		In the damp and misty centre, some of the towns have been deserted, but a few herdsmen still run small flocks of sheep, goats and some cattle.You can fly to the island from Tenerife and Gran Canaria, and there are also frequent ferries.
	www1.excite.com /travel/travelguide/beatentrack/0,20310,europe-573,00.html (806 words)

	Excite UK - Travel - Europe - Spain - Canary Islands - Las Palmas
		Gran Canaria is often referred to as a ‘miniature continent’, as plants usually associated with Europe, Africa and the Americas all flourish here.
		Other attractions on the island include Corralejo in the far north (where straw hats are woven in the traditional manner), and the Norman castle of Rico Roque, near Cotillo.
		Camels are a common method of transport on this sandy island.
	travel.excite.co.uk /travel/guides/europe/spain/canary_islands/regionscities/las_palmas (390 words)

	resort information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		The car ferry from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria docks in the large harbour to the west.
		Don't miss Betancuria which was the ancient capital of the island (named after the island's conqueror, Jean de Bethencourt), built on the sides of an extinct volcano, with its rural park and the church of Santa Maria with its simple exterior and beautiful baroque exterior.
		The rural park of Betancuria, or Natural monument of the Malpaís of the Sand, the Mountain of Tindaya, the Boiler of Gairía, the Knives of Vigán, Mountain Teasel and Ajuy, as well as the protected landscape of the Great Malpaís and Vallebrón, or the site of Scientific Interest at the Beach of the Scrub.
	www.beenabroad.co.uk /maps/ResortDesc.php?ResortID=59 (2231 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Travel \| Countries \| There is another way (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Begin your tour in Las Palmas, the island's vibrant and historic capital.
		Many of Betancuria's houses have façades and doorways dating from the 1500s, and the Museum of Archaeology (928 878 241) has exhibits charting the town's history.
		South from Betancuria, the FV-30 follows the verdant Valley of 1000 Palms, and then twists and winds through the hilly interior.
	travel.guardian.co.uk /countries/story/0,7451,573483,00.html (2211 words)

	Enciclopedia :: DivulC@T.com
		La economÃa en Tuineje se base en la agricultura de tomate y forrajeras (primer productor insular) y en la ganaderÃa (carne de cabra y quesos).
		Destacan las playas de Gran Tarajal, Tarajalejo, GiniginÃ¡mar y Las Playitas.
		Parque Rural de Betancuria: de gran interÃ©s faunÃstico y refugio tambiÃ©n para varias rapaces amenazadas.
	www.divulcat.com /enciclopedia/Tuineje (358 words)

	Skytext Holidays: Guide to resorts in the Canaries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		An excursion to the Capital - Las Palmas situated in the North of the island, is again highly recommended.
		Playa de Troya is situated in the centre of the resort and is one of the numerous dark volcanic sandy beaches.
		Playa de las Americas situated on the South East Coast, is the island's liveliest resort.
	www.skytextholidays.com /resortguides/canaries.php (1256 words)

	Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, 29th January - 5th February 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Andrew Holden and myself spent a week on the island of Fuerteventura in late January/early February with several species being targeted as well as the need to observe several distinct forms of species that are endemic to either the island or the Canary Islands as a whole.
		When you reach Las Parcelas, just after leaving the scattering of houses you will be confronted by a sharp right hand bend with a goat farm on the left.
		Only noted at two sites - the plains to the NW of La Oliva at Rosa de los Negrines where 10 were seen on 29th Jan, and the other site being the plains (Istmo de la Pared) to the north of Costa Calma.
	www.surfbirds.com /trip_report.php?id=18 (4128 words)

	Betancuria Spain Luxury Vacations: Spain Luxury Vacations, Tours and Cruises (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		The journey then continues into the valley and to Betancuria, which was founded by Norman conqueror Jean de Bethencourt in 1405 and remained the capital of the island until 1835.
		Five and a half kilometers south of Betancuria, a turnoff to the west leads to a valley of palm trees containing the simple village of Vega de Rio de las Palmas, nestling amid fields that are still largely cultivated.
		The Virgen de la Pena, the island's patron saint, is believed to bring rain for the crops, and a major pilgrimage takes place to Vega de Rio de las Palmas every year in September.
	www.francevacationguide.com /Betancuria_Overview.html (806 words)

	Las Palmas Region Map: Acusa — Ye \| Spain Google Satellite Maps
		With comprehensive destination gazetteer, maplandia.com enables to explore Las Palmas through detailed satellite imagery — fast and easy as never before.
		You are in Las Palmas (Islas Canarias, Spain), administrative region of level 2.
		If you would like to recommend this Las Palmas map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
	www.maplandia.com /spain/islas-canarias/las-palmas (673 words)

	canarias - viajar canarias (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Disfruta una de las mejores ofertas de viajes a Tenerife.
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	Birdwatching Trip Report from Fuerteventura
		Moving onto Betancuria a local race (degener) Blue Tit was seen well in the grounds of the craft museum.
		Moving on to Las Penitas the instructions in Clarke and Collins were not understood so the reservoir edge was not reached, but the walk added Song Thrush (only one of the trip) and then Spectacled Warbler to the birds seen.
		Returning to Las Penitas to crack the access to the reservoir edge was successful, and produced the only Sardinian Warblers seen during the week.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/canaries/Fuerteventura21/fuerteventura-feb-2006.htm (1738 words)

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