This route of trail through Los Giles in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria It is ideal for whoever wants get started in the world of hiking or for those who want to run on land without going too far from the capital. The best thing about the route is its panoramic views of the entire city with the playa de Las Canteras as protagonist. We tell you everything below!
Trail route through Los Giles in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
As we said, we can classify it as a introductory route for hikers due to the low gradient along the trail. That is, it is a fairly flat mountain. In any case, the distance is not short, since we are talking about more than 10 kilometers Route. If what you want is to do trail running in Gran Canaria, this route is great if you don't know it yet because of its views of the sea and the entire city. Below we leave you the technical data.
| Distance | 11,1 km |
| Approximate running duration | 1 hour |
| Total promotion | 210 m |
| Level | Initiation |
| Circular | Yes |
| Picnic zone | No |
| Suitable for children | Yes |
The path we propose is circular and keep in mind that there is nowhere to buy en route. Only at the beginning. So if you think you may need food and drink during the route, bring them from home.
Likewise, if you don't like running, it seems like a great plan to come here simply for a walk. appreciating the views, have a picnic or go with your pet.
Download the track of this trail route through Los Giles
Next we give you the option of download the track of this circular route through Los Giles in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The map is 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 to support us so that we continue creating content for you about Gran Canaria, we would appreciate it if you purchased any of our tracks, either to enjoy incredible routes or as a donation.
Circular trail video Los Giles
Next, we leave you with a route video. If you want to see more routes like this, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and activate the bell so you don't miss them!
Gran Canaria Guides
If it is your first time in the capital, we suggest that you take a look at our article on what to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. And, if you are going to move around the island, it may also be good for you to read our recommendations on what to see in Gran Canaria. If you don't feel like reading the more than 500 articles that we share on our blog, know that we already have some travel guides to explore the island on your own with everything planned. You can see them by clicking on the following link.
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.
