An immense natural balcony facing the sea welcomes us in Moya, a Canarian corner where traditional architecture and rural tourism come together to offer an unforgettable experience.
More than half of its territory is sitting on protected natural spaces such as the Doramas Rural Park, the Cumbres Protected Landscape, the Montañón Negro Natural Monument or its three natural reserves: Azuaje, Barranco Oscuro and Los Tilos, the last of the Canary Island laurel redoubts on the island.
There are also very beautiful coastal areas such as the natural pools of Charco de San Lorenzo or the Playa de la Caleta, a hot-spot for surfers.
Its history is intertwined with its heritage and significant archaeological sites such as The Cave of Doramos and La Montañeta are included in its historical assets.
Do you want to know what there is to see in Moya? Strolling through its urban area, over the steep Barranco de Moya, the image of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria catches your eye, a building that impresses with its structure of two attached towers and a beautiful rose window on the main façade.
Behind the church, it recommended that you do see the views from its impressive viewpoint, where you can contemplate a remarkable view of the Barranco of Azuaje.
Another religious construction within the municipality is the Hermitage of Fontanales, with traditional architecture, built at the end of the 19th century.
In addition, other unique constructions are the Tomás Morales House Museum. It is where the poet was born and where a wide collection of his documents are exhibited, as well as outstanding paintings of Spanish Modernism, or the Heredad de las Aguas, whose main characteristic is that is made with basalt stone.
In the El Roque neighbourhood we can stroll through its streets, full of corners, mills, aqueducts, eras or wells, which constitute an authentic outdoor ethnological heritage. It is worth highlighting the Molino de Gofio, one of the few that is still active in the region, which is still grinding various cereals to obtain flour.
And now, what do we have to eat in Moya? Meats or fish are the basis of gastronomy, especially grilled meats, but also leaving room for soups and broths where yam is an essential ingredient.
We can sweeten the palate with desserts as tasty as polished sponge cake, anise buns, lemon rolls or Canarian trout, which should not be confused with fish.
Craftsmanship is one of the pillars of the economy in Moya, offering visitors a wide variety of products made entirely by hand, in addition to offering visits to workshops. You can actually see their manufacture live, among which are mainly perfumes, soaps and other cosmetic products, all of which are made from natural ingredients that can be collected in the area.
However, more and more, tourism is making its way in this municipality, and the charm of this town makes it an ideal destination to enjoy rural tourism.
