Teror

Teror is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria in the Province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. Its population is 12,671 (2013),[3] and the area is 25.70 km².[1] Teror is situated in the mountains, 14 km southwest of Las Palmas city. September 8 is the local festivity celebrating Virgen del Pino (virgin of the pine, patron of the Gran Canaria).

Teror
Municipality
Calle Real, Teror
Flag
Coat of arms
Municipal location in Gran Canaria
Teror
Location in the province of Las Palmas
Teror
Teror (Canary Islands)
Teror
Teror (Spain, Canary Islands)
Coordinates: 28°3′32″N 15°32′51″W
CountrySpain
Autonomous RegionCanary Islands
ProvinceLas Palmas
IslandGran Canaria
Government
 • MayorPedro Manuel Rodríguez Pérez (CC)
Area
 • Total25.70 km2 (9.92 sq mi)
Elevation543 m (1,781 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total12,449
 • Density480/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+1 (CEST (GMT +1))
Postal code
35330
Area code(s)+34 (Spain) + 928 (Las Palmas)
Websitewww.teror.es

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 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 is an important product of Teror. There's a weekly market (mercadillo) on Sundays.

  • Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Cupola of the Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Townhall
  • Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
  • Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
  • Facade, Calle Real de la Plaza
  • Balcony Calle Real de la Plaza 15
  • Water steps
  • Typically Spanish Teror balcony
  • Main street to Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Backside of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Conspicuous corner tavern with balcony
  • Town square in front of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Top of Basilika "Nuestra Señora del Pino"
  • Facade with flower decor

See also

References
  1. Instituto Canario de Estadística, area
  2. Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  3. Instituto Canario de Estadística, population
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