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PyrenäenTomTom
August 28, 2021
Hiking
Very nice section of the small circular hike to the dragon trees, organic finca aloe and the Cuevas Buracas. see tour: komoot.de/tour/469404667?ref=wtd
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Rainer & Petra
May 3, 2024
Hiking
For the natives of the Canary Islands, the Dragos were sacred. They called the resin, which turns red when it comes into contact with air, dragon's blood. They used it …
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Markus
November 22, 2025
Hiking
The dragon tree near Las Tricias is a striking plant, considered a symbol of the island of La Palma and holding special significance for the indigenous Guanches. It is known for its red "dragon's blood" sap, its sword-shaped leaves that grow like tufts on the branches, and its great age, which cannot be determined by counting tree rings. The area around Las Tricias is also known for the historic Guanche caves and an old gofio mill.
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