Hiking through Cruz de Tejeda, the heart of Gran Canaria

Cross of Tejeda It is a well-known meeting point on the summit of the island of Gran Canaria. And this area It is always a pleasant technical stop on the routes of hikers, cyclists, motorcyclists and travelers who visit Tejeda.. Many even start their routes on foot or by bike from Cruz de Tejeda due to its ample parking, rural hotels, restaurants and shops where you can buy a good sandwich. Below we will give you details of everything you can do in this well-known area of ​​Gran Canaria.

Cross of Tejeda

As we said, practically All residents and travelers who love outdoor sports and/or nature pass through Cruz de Tejeda during their visit to the island.. Whether because they are going to visit the town of Tejeda, the Roque Nublo or the Pico de Las Nieves, three essential places in Gran Canaria. Likewise, numerous trails start from here to explore the interior of the island.. By the way, below we will share with you a circular hiking route that reaches the town of Tejeda.

Other clear protagonists of this summit area are mules or donkeys. Here, its owners have always invited children to come up to take a photo and/or pet the animals. We will also see roosters, hens and chicks loose next to the stalls selling typical Canary products. Here you can buy local honey, bienmesabe, local fruits and vegetables, sweets from Tejeda and snacks to regain strength.

At the same time, Many travelers come to Cruz de Tejeda to stay in the only Parador in Gran Canaria: The Cruz de Tejeda Parador. This is a highly recommended experience and one that we as residents have experienced. Finally, next to the Cross we find several restaurants where you can delight you with good typical Canary Islands food.

Please note that Cruz de Tejeda It is located at 1.515 meters above sea level and, therefore, one of the coldest areas of Gran Canaria. If you are going to explore this area of ​​the island, we recommend that you read the following article.

Hiking trails

We can say that Cruz de Tejeda is the epicenter of the hiking in Gran Canaria. From here an endless number of trails that reach different points of interest on the island such as the town of Tejeda, the Roque Nublo and even Gáldar to complete the last stretch of Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria. We want to share with you the track of a circular route which passes through different hamlets and rural areas of Tejeda, until reaching the town of Tejeda.

Then it ascends along other paths passing through the Finca La Isa until you reach the starting point. He accumulated elevation of the route is approximately 700 meters. We leave you the information below and, don't miss the video at the end!

Track of the circular route to Tejeda

Now, You can download the track of this circular route in .gpx format so you can follow it on your own without getting lost. If you don't know how to download it and follow it from your GPS-watch or smartphone with the Guru Maps app, here we explain it to you. If you want support us so that we continue creating content for you about Gran Canaria, we will be grateful if you purchase any of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation.

Next we show you some photos of the landscape that you will find during the route. Don't miss the video at the end if you want all the details!

Video of the route through Cruz de Tejeda

Below you can see the video of this circular route. If you have not yet subscribed to our YouTube channel and you don't want to miss the next videos with plans to do on the island of Gran Canaria, subscribe to our channel here.

Cruz de Tejeda Restaurants

Maybe the most well-known site that matches The one we would recommend is Yolanda Restaurant. It is a grilled meats, but they also have delicious spoon dishes to combat the cold days. For example, a good stew or a delicious chickpea. Note that This part of Gran Canaria is one of the coldest and during the winter months the temperatures here are usually below 10 degrees. On the other hand, if you are looking for a cheaper option, you can always buy a good Chorizo ​​sandwich Teror with cheese in the Canarian product stalls that are next to the parking lot.

Finally, At the Parador they have an a la carte restaurant with views If you can afford to pay a little more, we also advise you.

Hotel Cruz de Tejeda

Without a doubt, the best place to stay in this area of ​​Gran Canaria is at the Parador de Cruz de Tejeda. The Paradores in Spain have very good facilities and services. Additionally, they are usually found in unique locations. In this case, the Parador has a hanging pool in the middle of nature with views of the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria (World Heritage Site). This includes the Roque Bentayga and Roque Nublo.

By the way, You can enjoy the Spa facilities that include this pool without having to stay at the hotel. They have a one-day pass. Do not miss it!

Ruth González

Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.