Hiking routes in Gran Canaria and natural tourist attractions
Roque Nublo: Gran Canaria’s greatest geographical landmark
Roque Nublo is situated within the rural park of the same name. It has existed since ancient times and is now considered a symbol of Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas Dunes: a mini desert by the sea
The 400-hectare area comprising the Maspalomas Dunes holds Special Natural Reserve status and is one of the world’s most unique landscapes.
Arguineguín: a tourist hub with a small-town feel
The traditional fishing town of Arguineguín in an attractive tourist destination that has nonetheless clung fast to its Canarian identity.
Caldera de Bandama: discover life inside a volcano
The Caldera de Bandama is one of the most impressive landscape features on Gran Canaria, bringing together geology, ethnography and biology in one place.
Presa de las Niñas: one of Gran Canaria’s most comprehensive recreation areas
Presa de las Niñas is a beautiful artificial lake and recreation area in the southern part of the island. It is perfect for enjoying a swim and having a picnic.
The Guayadeque Ravine: ancestral heritage and stunning nature
Guayadeque Ravine winds through the eastern part of Gran Canaria. Come discover cave dwellings, indigenous settlements and endemic flora and fauna.
Cenobio de Valerón: Gran Canaria’s immense pantry
The island’s early inhabitants excavated Cenebio de Valerón, a network of cavities where they stored the fruits of the harvest over the winter months.
Natural pools on Gran Canaria: an alternative way of taking a swim
One of the best things about Gran Canaria’s coastline is the opportunity to enjoy swimming in the sea but in the safety of a pool.
Doramas Rural Park: a laurel forest kingdom
Doramas Rural Park (Parque Rural de Doramas) unfolds across 3,500 hectares of land and contains one of the largest laurel forests on Gran Canaria.
The Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo: a verdant Noah’s Arc
The Botanical Garden Viera y Clavijo is a canopy of extremely rare and beautiful plant species. Come explore and be blown away by its sheer beauty.