Ride by MTB from Maspalomas to Ayagaures

In this post we want to tell you about a bike route through Ayagauressouth of Gran Canaria. This is an initiation route that starts from Playa del Inglés and from there we leave for the town of Ayagaures. It is true that we know the area so it was not difficult for us to find our way.

First of all, you should know that the bike route through Ayagaures is circular and is almost 43 kilometers. In total it took us almost 4 hours to finish the route. Being the south of Gran Canaria, this area of ​​the island gets a lot of sun and there is little breeze, even in winter. Keep in mind that we went in the middle of March and it was still hot, since the sea is quite far away. Therefore, the experience was quite difficult, although rewarding. At the end of the post we leave you the track of the route so you can do it on your own.

Bike route through Ayagaures

To make the route By bike through Ayagaures you have to go direction to the health center Maspalomas and enter the ravine. First, you will leave aside Aqualand Maspalomas, then you will pass through a quite special place called Montecristo and if you continue along the same path you will reach the Ayagaures town. Here you can take the opportunity to make the first stop and buy water and even eat a sandwich, since there are several bars and cafes. The rest of the way will be all desert so try to regain your strength here.

It is usually recommended to take the route through Ayagaures to get started in this type of sports because much of the road is flat. Keep in mind that Gran Canaria is very mountainous and finding routes of this style in the middle of nature is complicated. That is, the slopes are usually much steeper.

Characteristics of the bike route through Ayagaures

Recommendations

1. First of all, to take this route it is important that you have good physical preparation. It's 4 hours pedaling in broad daylight.
2. Carries sufficient water for the tour.
3. Use sunscreen In areas where you are not covered, there are many hours to be in the sun without protection.
4. The less load you carry, the more light you will go... Take some banana or date type fruit that you can wear in your jersey and give you strength if you look very weak.
5. makes a stop in the town of Ayagaures to regain strength and take advantage and get to know it

Unmatched landscapes

As you can see in the photos, the road is spectacular and you will be able to appreciate a unique landscape. Mountains with strange shapes, giant cardones (endemic species), green valleys... Pure nature! It is usually a fairly busy route for bicycles, you will surely find several cyclists.

The best is the end of the route. You can reward yourself with a swim on Maspalomas beach or have some ice cream from the Ciao Ciao ice cream parlor. Or both. You deserve it!

Download the route track here

If you liked this bike route through Ayagaures, Below you can download the route track in .gpx format so you can follow it on your own without getting lost. Below we have a route pack that includes this track in case you are interested. If you don't know how to download and follow a track from your GPS or smartphone with Guru Maps, here we explain it to you. And if you want support us so that we continue sharing routes for you, We will be grateful if you purchase any of our tracks, whether to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation.

Pack best MTB and gravel routes in Gran Canaria

Next, you can get 5 gravel bike tracks for the price of 4. This pack includes the track in this article that goes from Masapalomas to Ayagaures and four more routes. Unlike Complete gravel bike track through Gran Canaria, It is simpler routes and all circular, which requires less planning.

• Maspalomas – Ayagaures
• MTB by Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Coronadero Arch
• Gáldar – Agaete
• Chira – Pilancones Natural Park

Finally, if you want to know more gravel and MTB routes, click on the following image.

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.