Hiking in the heart of Gran Canaria

Arrival and taxi transfer to the first hotel in Agaete, on the island's rocky north-west coast. The hotel, which has a pool, is located on the outskirts of the town, surrounded by banana and orange plantations.

Accommodation in Agaete

After breakfast you start the first hike directly from the hotel. You walk towards the village of San Pedro where you begin walking uphill along Camino Real to Montaña Bibique. From here you have a fantastic view over the Agaete valley. You then continue to Mirador de la Paloma at an altitude of 850 metres, from where you can see out over several valleys. Follow the ridge downwards to Puerto de las Nieves where you take a bus or taxi back to Agaete.

Accommodation in Agaete

A technically easy hike, which starts along a quiet paved road with fantastic views and then follows historic trails up into the evergreen forest of Pinos de Galdar. You continue down via Cruz de Tejeda to the highest village on the whole island: Tejeda, beautifully situated on a terraced slope with both Roque Nublo and Bentayga in sight. The climbs are long and sometimes steep, especially the section through the pine forest, on vertical paths with volcanic gravel. The descent is more gradual, along a stony footpath that zigzags along slopes and through some fruit orchards and vegetable gardens. You can shorten the route by asking the taxi to drive you 2 km further up at the start. The only refreshment stop along the way is in Cruz de Tejeda where there are 2 restaurants. 

Accommodation in Tejeda

This hike takes you through the terrain around Roque Nublo, which may not be the highest peak on the island but is nevertheless the most visible one, as you can see it no matter where you are on the island. You start the hike directly from the hotel and make your way via a zigzag trail towards the summit, whose volcanic origin becomes clearer the higher up you get. On the way back you follow another trail, through soothing forest down to a ravine where you can take a bus back to Tejeda.

Accommodation in Tejeda

The climb up to the Altavista peak (1378 m) on the edge of the Tamadaba nature park is easy but interesting since it offers fantastic views over Gran Canaria, Tenerife and El Teide, Spain's highest peak. You start the day with a transfer to Degollada del Sargento and are picked up at the end of the hike in Artenara. While you wait for the taxi you can enjoy a drink or lunch on a terrace. 

Accommodation in Tejeda

After a short transfer to La Culata at an altitude of 1,225 metres, you begin hiking up over la Cumbre towards the green, northern part of the island. The first section takes you up to 1,620 metres. You then follow the ridge for an hour with fantastic views over Gran Canaria's highest peak, Pico de las Nieves (1,951 m). The way down follows trails and roads to La Lechuza, where your next accommodation with a pool awaits you.

Accommodation in Vega de San Mateo

A hike through the ravine north of La Cumbre where you are met by the highly varied vegetation in these barrancos, where all kinds of fruit trees - papaya, avocado, banana, pineapple, vegetables and real chestnut trees grow. If you feel like a calmer day, you can take the bus into Las Palmas where you can stroll around its lovely historic town centre, visit the Santa Ana cathedral, Casa de Colon and Museo Canario.

Accommodation in Vega de San Mateo

The trip ends after breakfast with a taxi transfer back to the airport.