The Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden of Las Palmas is the largest botanical garden in the entire Spain. The venue shelters both species of local plants, as well as specimens endemic to the entire Macaronesia. The garden is divided into several areas, and its highlights refer to the Island Garden, the Cacti Garden, the Macaronesia Garden, the Hidden Garden, as well as to the laurel forest and to the water lily spot.
The Doramas Rural Park is one of the two rural parks in Gran Canaria. The Barranco Oscuro Nature Reserve is located within Doramas.
Trekking and hiking in Gran Canaria are recommendable for people keen on active vacations. The island is well endowed for meeting tourists' expectations.
For a spectacular array of species of reptiles, arachnids, birds and mammals alike, tourists should visit Reptilandia Park, a venue located in Galdar.