# Nieves Chapel and the view of the Dedo de Dios

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Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/things-to-do/nieves-chapel-and-dedo-de-dios-view · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Duración: 1 h
- Temporada: All year; best at sunset
- Para quién: All ages; flat and pushchair-friendly

Walk · 1 h · Free · The 16th-century chapel with its Flemish triptych and the rock stack facing the Tamadaba cliff

What it is
This is the walk that defines Puerto de las Nieves: from the quay to the chapel and from the seafront promenade to the view of the cliff. The cliffs drop from the Tamadaba pine forest to the sea and, at their foot, rises the Roque Partido, which everyone calls the Dedo de Dios (Finger of God): the image of the port.
The chapel
The chapel of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves was commissioned by Antón Cerezo in the second half of the 16th century, and fishermen's houses grew up around it. Inside it keeps the Flemish triptych of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, from the 16th century. The image of the Virgin stays here all year except from 5 to 17 August, when she goes up to the church of La Concepción in the town for its fiestas.
The walk
Set off from the quay, pass Las Nieves beach, with its stones and calm water in front of the quay, and climb to the chapel on Calle Antón Cerezo. Then continue along the seafront promenade: the cliff and the Dedo de Dios are best seen from the breakwater and from the promenade, especially in the low light of the afternoon. The same walk takes you to the Las Salinas pools.
Getting there
By car, about 40 minutes from Las Palmas along the GC-2; park in the port. By bus, Global line 103 goes right to Puerto de las Nieves.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 28.1014, -15.7107

## Cerca de aquí

- [El Dedo de Dios restaurant](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/where-to-eat/el-dedo-de-dios-restaurant), a 74 m
- [Hotel Puerto de las Nieves](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/where-to-stay/hotel-puerto-de-las-nieves), a 146 m
- [Las Salinas natural pools](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/things-to-do/las-salinas-natural-pools), a 489 m
- [Bajada de la Rama in Agaete](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/things-to-do/agaete-bajada-de-la-rama-festival), a 1.1 km
- [Huerto de las Flores](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/things-to-do/huerto-de-las-flores-garden), a 1.1 km
- [Maipés Archaeological Park in Agaete](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/things-to-do/maipes-archaeological-park-agaete), a 1.8 km
- [Finca Las Longueras](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/where-to-stay/finca-las-longueras-agaete-valley), a 3.0 km
- [Casa Romántica](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria/where-to-eat/casa-romantica), a 4.5 km

## Consejos

### Come at sunset
The sun drops behind the cliff and the rock stack stands out against the sea.

### Eat in the port
El Dedo de Dios takes its name from the rock and has the best view of it from a restaurant.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### What is the Dedo de Dios?
The Roque Partido, a needle of rock at the foot of the Tamadaba cliff, opposite Puerto de las Nieves.

### Can I go inside the chapel?
It is a chapel in use. Respect the times of worship.

### Can I go with a dog?
Yes, on a lead along the promenade and streets. It cannot go into the chapel.

Destino: [Agaete and the North-West of Gran Canaria](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/canary-islands/agaete-and-north-west-gran-canaria.md)