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Hiking the Canary Islands: around Gran Canaria

Walking
Spain
  • 8 Days
  • October - April (winter)
  • Moderate
  • 8 Days
  • October - April (winter)
  • Moderate

About this tour

The volcanic Gran Canaria offers far more than the beaches it is best known for. Staying in Aguimes and remote Aldea, discover dramatic landscapes, steep gorges, high peaks and semi-tropical valleys, exploring the Isla on foot.

Recommended Airport:

Aeropuerto Gran Canaria

Tour Highlights:

Aguimes, Roque Nublo, Pico de las Nieves, Tejera
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Trip Itinerary

Itineraries can be adapted to any specific needs, just let us know!

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DAY 1 - Join trip in Aguimes
Our trip starts in Aguimes a small, traditional town in the east of Gran Canaria.
DAY 2 - Circular walk to the Guayadeque Canyon
Today we take a walk along the main landmark of this side of the island – the stunning Guayadeque Canyon that runs south east along the slopes of Pico de las Nieves. There are lots of endemic plants, but the volcanic landscape has a lunar feel as we get closer to the deep gorge, reminiscent of Northern American canyons. This area has been inhabited since the stone age and the remains of cave dwellings from these times are still visible. As we walk we will also see some traces of lava fields from an ancient eruption of a smaller volcano. After the gorge, we head back to Aguimes on foot (4 hrs walking)
DAY 3 - Walk to the base of Roque Nublo
This morning we drive west to Degollada del Aserrador. From here we walk uphill on a beautiful trail to the plateau with views of Roque Nublo mountain. A gentle ascent brings us to the base of Roque Nublo, the landmark rock of Gran Canaria which offers great views across the island and – weather allowing – across to neighbouring islands of the Canaries. After a picnic lunch, we descend to La Culata where you can have a drink in a local café before continuing by bus to Tejeda (1076m). This small mountain village with white-washed buildings is one of the prettiest hill villages in Gran Canaria. There will be time for a quick walk around the town before driving onto La Aldea, our base for the next three nights (3 hrs walking)
DAY 4 - Ancient village trail
Hopping on the local public bus, we travel a short distance to the start of today’s walk at the Aldea Pass (700m). From here we follow an ancient pathway that in former days connected the villages of La Aldea, Tasarte and Veneguara. It is an undulating trail with one steep but short downhill section. On our left-hand side, we enjoy the impressive walls of Los Azulejos, green layered rock sheets topped by the Inagua Forest. When we reach the village church of Veneguera we take a short break for lunch before continuing our walk over the last pass that leads us into the Barranco de Mogan. Here there will be time for a coffee break while waiting for the public bus that will take us back to La Aldea (4 ½ hrs walking).
DAY 5 - Free day. Opportunity to relax or walk in Inagua Forest
Today has been left free. You may wish to relax around the hotel, enjoying the village life in La Aldea, or decide to go to the nearby beach five kilometres away. Further afield you could visit the city of Galdar and see the Cueva Pintada Museum to learn about aboriginal life on these islands – On your way back stop for a dip in the ocean. Alternatively, keen walkers may wish to take the optional demanding walk through the Inagua Forest to the Pico Castellet, a flat rock outcrop with a spectacular view (optional 5 ½ hrs walk)
DAY 6 - Walk to Acusa Seca cave dwellings and Degollada de los Hornos
This morning we drive inland to Acusa where our first walk of the day begins. We explore the Acusa cliffs with its white-washed cave dwellings dating back to Stone Age times, some of which are still occupied. From La Candelaria we continue by bus to Pico de las Nieves (1942m). Here, we walk through the Pine forest to Degollada de los Hornos (1719m) and enjoy a picnic lunch with views to Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo. We descend to San Bartolomé and drive back to Agüimes for our last two nights (4 hrs walking).
DAY 7 - Descend from village of Santa Lucia to Aguimes
Today we travel by local bus (50 min) to Santa Lucia for our long but scenic walk back down to Aguimes. As we start our descent we pass an old maize mill, before walking down into the Hondo Ravine and up to Lomo de Don Pedro. We continue eastwards to Temisas village following signed trails, then part of a ‘Camino Real’ marked out by stones to Aguimes town (6 hrs walking)
DAY 8 - Trip ends in Aguimes
Our tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in Aguimes.

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