El Maipes Necropolis, Agaete

Name: El Maipes Necropolis
Address: Agaete, Spain

#2 among attractions in Agaete

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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The El Maipés necropolis is an ancient burial site near Agaete on the Spanish island of Grand Canary, province of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands of the west coast of Africa. ()

Coordinates: 28°5'52"N, 15°41'44"W

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El Maipes Necropolis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Painted Cave, Cenobio de Valerón, Risco Caído, Punta Sardina Lighthouse.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Specialty museum
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Archaeological site
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Lighthouse
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Natural attraction, Nature, Protected area
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