Circular hiking route in Temisas (Agüimes)

If you're looking for a route to Hiking in Agüimes that will surprise you with cinematic landscapes and aboriginal sites, this circular route from the beautiful village of Temisas It has to be on your list. Temisas is not only one of the the most picturesque hamlets of Gran Canariabut it is famous for its landscape dotted with olive trees, from which its coveted extra virgin olive oil and its famous olivesIt's a route that offers spectacular views of the southeast, immerses us in history, and takes us to magical places like the Caves of the AudienceWe'll tell you everything you need to know to enjoy this hike!

Circular hiking route in Temisas, Agüimes

This hike begins and ends in the very heart of themesFrom the very first kilometer, the landscape opens up, revealing the vastness of the coast and the mountains of the southeast. It's an ideal route for those who want to enjoy natural viewpoints, ethnographic heritage and nature in its purest state.

Technical data of the route

La Ruta It does not have any high technical difficulty (no climbing or passing through dangerous areas), but It requires being in good physical shapeIt's over 10 kilometers with a significant elevation gain. Here are the data from our GPS watch:

Distance	10,28 Km
Approximate duration	3-4 hours (walking-running)
Total promotion	+ 657m
Level	Medium (due to length and elevation change)
Circular	Yes
Suitable for children	Yes, with appropriate footwear and experience.

⚠️ Recommendations: track, supplies and weather

We strongly recommend having the track downloaded beforehand. Throughout the route, the path is not clear in several areas And it's very easy to get distracted or lose the main trail. Caution and navigation are key here. During the 10 kilometers There is nowhere to buy water or food.Furthermore, it is a completely exposed path. with hardly any trees or shadeIf you do the route on a sunny day or in the warmer months, bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat.

Places of interest and nature

This trail is visually and historically rich. During the nearly 4-hour hike, you'll enjoy gems such as:

• The hamlet of Temisas: The route begins and ends in this charming village, one of the most picturesque in Gran Canaria. It's well worth exploring. appreciate its carefully preserved traditional architecture and the landscape of centuries-old olive groves that surrounds it.

• Old tile kiln: Along the route we will find a piece of living history: the largest and best preserved tile kiln in Temisas (Only 3 or 4 remain). Apparently The neighbors used it to make their own clay tiles.

• Temisas Cross and White Platform: We will pass through the spectacular area of ​​Andén Blanco, where the Cross of ThemisasFrom this point we will enjoy unique panoramic views of the valley, of the imposing Roque Aguayro and all the Aguimes coast getting lost in the ocean.

• Natural and artificial caves: Before reaching the main attraction of the route, the trail offers continuous glimpses of natural and artificial caves, showcasing the deep troglodytic heritage of this area of ​​the island.

• Barranco de la Capellanía and Cuevas de la Audiencia: We will venture into the beautiful Barranco de la Capellanía, passing by an old abandoned wellThis section will lead us to the grand prize of the route: the Caves of the AudienceAn impressive aboriginal site and troglodyte treasure carved by hand into the rock.

• Local flora: The path is flanked by species adapted to this climate such as tabaibas, tajinastes and fernsIf you go After a period of rain, you'll be surprised to see this usually arid landscape tinged with a spectacular green. (We show it to you better in the video at the end).

Track of the circular hiking route Temisas, Agüimes

As we warned you, the trail becomes indistinct in some places and also has several forks in the path. To avoid getting lost, we recommend downloading our track at .GPX formatYou can easily follow it from a GPS watch like Garmin or your mobile phone if you download an app that reads this type of map (AllTrails, Guru Maps, Wikiloc…)In this post we explain How to follow a track with the Guru Maps app step.

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NOTE: To visit the Caves of La Audiencia It is not necessary to do this whole route, there is a short route from Temisas of about 2 km.

Where to eat after the route

After finishing this hiking route in Temisaswe stayed in the same town To replenish our energy (nothing better than some good local olives to start with). Want to know which restaurant we ate at and what we ordered? We show you everything in the route video that you have right below you.

Video of the hiking route in Temisas

Here's the full video of our experience. See how green everything was, what the Audiencia Caves are like, the old tile kiln, and discover our secret restaurant. Don't forget! subscribe to our YouTube channel to find out about new plans on the island!

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What to see in the surrounding area

If you want to make the most of your day in the area after finishing the hike, the southeast has so much to offer. We recommend stopping at these nearby spots:

• The beautiful historic center of Agüimes.
• The villa of Ingenio.
• The spectacular Guayadeque ravine, famous for its cave restaurants.
• El Cow Ravine or Barranco de Barafonso (ideal for a quick stop along the way).

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