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The Palmitos Park is a large bird park on Gran Canaria, one of the Canary islands, that are part of Spain. The park is situated in the south of the island, not far from the tourist beaches, but generally much closer to the countryside.
The park lies in the midst of mountains, and people who walk through the park have beautiful views in many places of the park because of this. There is a small terrace near a fountain, along a path that leads up to the amphitheater, which has shows performed by flying birds of prey. Next to the amphitheater, there is also a snack bar. In another place of the park there is a small cafeteria as well.
A striking feature of the park is the great wealth of cacti and succulents--the succulents in an excellent state.
Of the birds, especially the parrot-like birds are well represented in this park, but also other kinds of birds are there including a variety of swans and ducks.
Near the exit, behind the souvenir shop, one can admire colibris that fly very visibly in front of their food.