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HIKING

Las Vacas ravine: how to get and tips

04/08/2023 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria 8 Comments

Barranco de Las Vacas, Gran Canaria

The Las Vacas ravine or Barafonso ravine has become a well-known tourist attraction for residents and visitors of Gran Canaria. Why? For its peculiar rock formations called Tobas de Colores. These striking formations bear a certain resemblance to the famous Antelope Canyon of the United States. However, we are talking about a small area in […]

Filed Under: HIKING, ROUTES, THINGS TO DO Tagged With: Agüimes, plans for cloudy days

Hiking in Tamadaba Natural Park, nature in its best

13/04/2023 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria 4 Comments

Mirador de Llanos de La Mimbre

Tamadaba is a Natural Park of Gran Canaria located in the northwest of the island. Specifically, it takes part of the municipalities of Artenara, La Aldea de San Nicolás and Agaete. Likewise, since 2019, Tamadaba is part of the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Below we are going to […]

Filed Under: BLOG EN, CAMPING, HIKING, TRAIL RUNNING

One of the Nublo windows: La Gañifa

16/03/2023 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

Ventana gañifa

For a long time we wanted to share here how to get to the Nublo Window known as La Gañifa. It is a tourist attraction started by the locals, but now many Gran Canaria visitors want to discover it. The trail to the Ventana del Nublo is very short and is done in less than […]

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Roque Bentayga, do you know the history of this natural monument?

15/01/2023 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

Roque Bentayga

If during your stay in Gran Canaria you are going to visit Tejeda, you cannot miss a stop to see Roque Bentayga Natural Monument. Together with Roque Nublo, it is one of the most important symbols of the island. In addition, this geological formation was used by the Canarian aborigines as a fortress until the […]

Filed Under: BLOG EN, HIKING, THINGS TO DO

Las Niñas dam, a perfect day in nature

08/01/2023 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria 2 Comments

presa de las niñas

The Presa de Las Niñas or Las Niñas dam is one of the best recreational areas of Gran Canaria. It is located within the municipality of Tejeda and is ideal for a barbecue day, picnic or even camping. If you want to visit this place, it is always better to do it after rainy days. […]

Filed Under: CAMPING, HIKING, ROUTES, THINGS TO DO Tagged With: family plans, plans for cloudy days

Hiking kit. The 5 basics for starters

06/01/2023 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

kit senderismo principiantes

If you are starting in the world of hiking in Gran Canaria or wherever you travel, in this post we mention those that for us make up the basic equipment to have a perfect hiking kit. Hiking kit for starters ✔ Footwear Footwear is one of the most important elements for hiking. The terrain can […]

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Hiking with kids in Gran Canaria. 7 amazing trails!

23/12/2022 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

senderismo con niños en gran canaria

If you plan to go hiking with kids in Gran Canaria, the following lines will be of great help. Here we will propose the best routes and trails to do with your family. In addition, you will be able to visit the article of each perfectly detailed trail with information about the route, tips, photos […]

Filed Under: BLOG EN, HIKING Tagged With: family plans, plans for cloudy days, plans with children

Recreational areas in Gran Canaria. Our favorite places to make picnic

15/07/2022 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria

Llanos de La Pez, Tejeda

In this article we want to share with you all the details about the main recreational areas of Gran Canaria. Specifically, we will give you information on 10 picnic sites on the island, so you will have a choice. It is important that you bear in mind that they are all inland and above 600 […]

Filed Under: HIKING, LEISURE

Recreational Area La Laguna de Valleseco

23/03/2022 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria

Today we would like you to know the Recreational Area of La Laguna from Valleseco. A unique outdoor place in Gran Canaria island. It is located the middle of the nature, perfect to practice any sport or other activities. For example, it is also nice to meet friends and family to spend the day there […]

Filed Under: HIKING, THINGS TO DO Tagged With: family plans, plans for cloudy days, Valleseco

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