A walk in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

General information

Destination
Gran Canaria, Spain

Program details

If you love hiking then this is the perfect tour for you. Walking the trails through the spectacular landscapes of Gran Canaria is a delightful way to discover the dazzling beauty of the island’s interior.


The volcanic eruptions that created the Canaries eons ago left a legacy of fascinating landforms, and hikers are greeted with exciting new views at every turn. Enjoy sparkling waterfalls, dizzying ravines, deep green pine forests and glades smelling of mint, sage and broom. See colorful wildflowers growing among the rocks and watch out for birds of prey circling overhead.



With two different hikes designed to medium level of experience, you are sure to enjoy the islands stunning scenery and diverse wildlife as your expert guides lead you through all Gran Canaria’s highlights and hidden gems.



Roque Nublo, route to the heart of Gran Canaria. The Roque Nublo is a place that you must visit while in Gran Canaria. It is a symbol for the Island. This walking route runs through some of the most impressive landscapes of the Gran Canaria Biosphere Reserve. You will enjoy, all over the way, of the spectacular views over the valleys and mountains of the west side of the Island. Most of the time this path passes between endemic plant species such as the Canarian pine trees.


Caldera de Bandama, the Volcano and wine route. On this guided route you will descend 200 meters to the bottom of the crater. On the way down you will feel that you are entering in an isolated world, where the air, the sounds, the vegetation and the whole life has it’s own pace. When you reach the bottom of the crater you will feel small. The surrounding crater walls are impressive. After walking along the perimeter of the volcano, we will visit a winery, where you will taste the wines produced on the area on volcanic ash.


Duration: Four hours (Bandama tour) and five hours (Roque Nublo tour).
Start or opening time: At 8.30am.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Others: Pick-nic included with ham and cheese sandwich, a bottle of water and one fruit. The Bandama tour also included a tasting of 3 wines and cheeses of the island.