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PARQUE DEL DRAGO

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(Casa de los Cáceres), Plaza de la Constitución, 1, Icod De Los Vinos, Spain
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2024
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Dragon tree of 16 m height and 20 m circumference considered a natural, cultural and historical symbol of the Canary Islands

The drago milenario is an extraordinary and fascinating tree, one of the Canaries' most important natural, cultural and historical symbols. The drago milenario is 16 m high and 20 m in circumference, and is said to be almost 800 years old. A multitude of small trunks intertwine to form a sort of "bouquet of branches", then branch out to form multiple palm heads. The dragon tree was already venerated in Guanche mythology; according to some rock drawings found, it has fuelled numerous local legends and continues to fascinate visitors. The dragon tree(Dracaena Draco Canariensis) is an emblematic species endemic to Macaronesia that has almost disappeared in the wild but is cultivated and planted. The longevity of this species is incredible. A dragon tree over 5,000 years old was even destroyed by a hurricane in La Orotava in 1868!

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BenP
BenP
Visited in november 2021
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VIsite charmante
Si vous passez par Icod de los Vinos, n'hésitez pas à aller admirer ce vieux dragonnier centenaire.
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marcut
marcut
Visited in november 2018
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Dans le temps, ce dragonnier n'était pas emmuré. Les délices de la marchandisation touristique! Contentez-vous de l'admirer depuis la place de l'église et pour 3 euros visitez le jardin de Puerto de la Cruz qui est remarquable!
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mamyhuguette
mamyhuguette
Visited in october 2018
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le dragonnier d'Icod est très célèbre. sa longévité est exceptionnelle, au moins 500 ans. La sève de cet arbre typique des Canaries est rouge vif. On l'appelle "sang du dragonnier". Les anciens habitants de Tenerife, les Guanches, se servaient de ses vertus curatives. Les femmes romaines l'utilisaient comme cosmétique. Un apéritif porte ce nom... En tous cas, celui d'Icod est resté bien vert malgré son âge canonique !
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Joan_Nick
Joan_Nick
Visited in january 2018
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This dragoner, a tree called "millenary", sees himself very well from the church terrace and it is better to photograph it on the dive. He would be between 600 and 800 years old! Other trees in the park including a Ficus Macrophyll near the stairs.
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fjmp
fjmp
Visited in november 2016
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La visite du parc est très sympa. Même si la longévité des Dragos est très discutée, ils ont une allure vraiment impressionnante, voire magique. On en trouve également à Madère et aux Iles du Cap-Vert.
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