It is a common 165,705 miles of roads In Spain, according to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, so that there are countless sections throughout the country Wonderful panoramic routes To travel both in motorcycle and in the car. Of course, there may be some of these paths Huge challenge even For the most experienced drivers, either with the difficulty of land or along the way.
One of these cases of charming sections on which it is dangerous in the Canary Islands, especially in Gran Canaria Island. Road GC-200 It runs through the westernmost part of the island, from the town of Mogán, on the south coast, to the city of Agaete, in the northwestern part. In their more than 54 miles Arides cross inside and also drive with the Atlantic, and there is A section known for its problems.
GC-200: Village Road or ‘LAG 365 curves’
GC-200 is also called Road ‘365 curves’ Due to the large number of turns and turns it has, though there 30 kilometers separating the village of San Nicolás de Agaete And runs to the edge of steep and tall cliffs on the coast of the Atlantic. There are some from asphalt Privileged panoramic views, But the beauty of the environment brings great threat to drivers.
Specifically, this dangerous section works between Mirador Green Andén and residents of El Risco, And in addition to very closed curves Earth order They raved the entire road that had no fences until 1970 and that was charged many deaths over the years. Therefore, the authorities decided to build an alternative path to avoid more deaths on this road.
A new path through GC-2 made this part of the GC-200 closed to traffic, So this part of the road was completely abandoned to its destiny. Of course it is still possible to enter her walking and so discover A gloomy stamp And even exaggerated in which nature has conquered the environment. Of course is one of More amazing roads From all over Spain, although it also includes risks that made it useless.