We have been wanting to share here for a long time. How to get to the Window of the Cloud known as La Gañifa. It is a tourist attraction that began as a local one, but now many visitors from Gran Canaria They also want to know.
The path to this “Ventana del Nublo”, known as La Gañifa or Ventana de Morro, is very short and It is done in less than 15 minutes on foot from the Mirador del Pico de Las Nieves, but it is not easy. In the next lines we will give you all the tips for your visit: where to park, track of the walking route, etc. Keep reading so you don't miss it!
How to get to the Gañifa Cloud Window
The first thing you have to do is take your car to go to the Mirador del Pico de Los Pozos de Las Nieves. You can park right there. Once at the viewpoint, Follow the path towards the road, looking towards the Roque Nublo (not because of the stairs that ascend). In short, it is as if you had to go around the Mirador and then descend a few meters.
Next, look for the most marked path, since it is not signposted, and follow it. until you reach the rock shaped like an ice cream cone that we show you below.
After this large rock known as the Roque del Señor Champiñón, continue descending until you reach the Ventana (it is the rock that we see to the right of the cone). It is unmistakable, since It has two small lateral holes and one central one (window). The view from here to Tunte and the Roque Nublo they are spectacular.
Anyway, the perfect photo of Roque Nublo in The Window is on the other side. Right where the circular hole in the mountain that we show you below is. Don't worry, it's not a long wikiloc walk, just a few steps away you have your photon.
Some locals call this window “La Gañifa”, although on Google it appears as “Morro Window”. What is clear is that it is a beautiful place and that the Roque Nublo It is perfectly framed in its hole.
Route track and perfect photo for Instagram
La perfect photo of Roque Nublo inside the "Window" You can do it just a few meters below the hole in the rocks that we show you below. Next to a pine tree. Ideally, you come on a clear day so you can see all the sights and even Tenerife well. If you want to curl the curl, There is a spectacular sunset from here, We will definitely return!
Then we leave you with the shortest track to reach the Ventana del Nublo on foot from the Las Nieves Peak Viewpoint. They are just a few meters, It doesn't reach a kilometer, but there is no path, so you have to walk carefully. In the video at the end you have more details and you can follow the map with the Guru Maps app or with your Garmin-type GPS watch. If you are downloading from an Android device, follow the guidelines indicated here.
On the other hand, you can combine this trail with a visit to the Natural Monument of Roque Nublo, since both tourist sites are close. Approximately 15 minutes by car. Keep in mind that to get to the Roque you have a walk of about 30 minutes so you can touch the same Roque Nublo with your own hands.
Important tips for the visit
Keep in mind that although the trail is short, it is not 100% safe. That is, we do not recommend it if you are insecure or somewhat clumsy. As this is not an official trail, you should be careful and heed the following advice:
- You have to take suitable footwear for dirt and gravel roads
- Carries ropa shelter If you are going to see the sunset or go in cool months
- Don't leave anything valuable in the car and much less in the sight of others
- He wears a headlamp If you are going to see the sunset on the way back, you will need to have your hands free in case you slip.
- Ve a clear day, that is, without fog, clouds or haze. Otherwise you will not see the Roque Nublo, nor El Teide.
- We do not recommend coming here with children, nor to people with reduced mobility. It is a plan for adventurers who do not mind bending down to pass through certain places.
Video of the Window of the Cloud, La Gañifa
Below we leave you with a short video about this magical place. To enjoy! Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so as not to miss any more plans in Gran Canaria.
The authentic Window of the Cloud
Keep in mind that the previous window is the Gañifa Window, but the one known as the “Cloud Window” is the one we show you below. This is more accessible than Gañifa, but less spectacular. You can visit it during the second stage of the Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria.
Finally, we invite you to take a look at our guides section. Find the one that is most suitable for you. It's time to discover the most authentic Gran Canaria on your own!
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.
Hello, good! Could you tell me what the Nublo window really is? Because today I arrived from the Bailico recreational area and on the signs of the Cabildo (Belonging to the Llanos de la Pez circular) it says "Ventana del nublo" but it is not the same as what appears in your video. The truth is that it is a beautiful place, the window is similar but the photo does not look the same and at first I was a little disappointed. Thanks greetings.
Hi Ricardo!!! The Cloud Window that appears in our video is known as the Gañifa window. Both are windows (window-shaped rock formations) that face the Nublo. In the video and article we explain how to get to the window that is next to Pico de Las Nieves, which you say we do not mention. So you already know the "official cloud window", now you need to discover this one 🙂 Greetings and thanks to you for contacting us 🙂
The path is short but difficult and dangerous for people who are not used to risk. And those who sit in the same window already seem to me to be risking their lives.
Hello Sea!!! You are absolutely right and this is reflected in our article. Readers can see in photos what the gravel road going down is like. I'm sorry if it wasn't illustrative enough for you! A hug!
Hello good! How is the road easy to access or do you have to be a professional?
Thanks in advance!
Hello Tamara! Thanks for your comment! As we mentioned in the video and article, the trail is not easily accessible, although it is short. If you go with good shoes and slowly, there doesn't have to be any danger, since there is no cliff next to it, but that doesn't mean you can't slip. Greetings localguide!