Inland Route - Moya
A narrow road meandering through volcanic valleys leads to the sleepy, little town of Moya, worthwhile visiting for its impressive Neo-Romanesque church, dating from the first half of the 20th century, and because it is the birth place of the Modernist Canary poet Tomás Morales.
Located at the edge of the ravine Barranco de Moya, this imposing parish church boasts two towers and in the interior some interesting pieces of sculptures including a 15th-century cedar wood figure of the Virgen de la Candelaria to whom this church is dedicated.
Opposite the church square stands the house where Gran Canaria’s most popular poet, Tomás Morales (1884 - 1921), was born and grew up. In 1976 it was transformed into a cosy house-museum dedicated to the life and work of this poet – who actually practiced the profession of a medical doctor in his real life – exhibiting photographs, manuscripts, first editions, paintings, his Remington-typewriter and much more. Today this museum also organizes contemporary art exhibitions.
Moya is also known for one of the most popular cakes of the island, the ‘bizcochas lustrados’ (sugared sponge cake). Do not leave without having tried them or buying some!
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