Search Results

Despite being the main tourist centre of La Gomera, it is far from the masses, giving it a pleasant relaxed atmosphere. The temperatures are warm and even the nights are mild, so you can enjoy this haven surrounded by nature at any time of the year. You should really taste the delicious Gomeran biscuits and palm honey, which can be bought in many shops in Valle Gran Rey.

Valleseco is located in the centre-north of Gran Canaria. It is made up of two main ravines, Barranco de la Virgen and Barranco de Madrelagua, and a central, drier valley, giving the municipality its paradoxical name. At an altitude of 1,000m above sea level, Valleseco is often enveloped in a “sea of clouds”, which gives it its distinctive deep green landscape. A visit to the local Ethnographic Museum is another must.

The protected landscape of Ventejís, one of the most prized natural areas of El Hierro, lies within the municipal area of Valverde. The location is sacred to the Bimbaches – aboriginal people of El Hierro – because of the presence of a special Garoé tree. In this 1,143-hectare-wide rural landscape there are many dry-stone walls and buildings that typify the traditional El Hierro construction style.

The Natural Park of Jandia is in the municipality of Pájara, at the southern tip of Fuerteventura. Its maximum altitude is the peak of Zarza, with 807 meters above sea level. In this area of unique nature grows the endemic plant representative of the island of Fuerteventura, the cardón of Jandia. The panoramic view of the bay to admire the so-called Arco de Cofete also stands out in Jandía for its beauty.

This route goes from the north coast to the south coast of Tenerife and starts from Puerto de la Cruz and is followed by a climb through the Valle de La Orotava and its lovely Canarian pine forest. This route takes us to a height of 2,000 metres, in preparation for el Circo de Las Cañadas (2,360 metres), a 42 kilometre climb with its reward: the chance to cycle at the foot of el Teide, the highest mountain in Spain. Then it is on to an easy descent though the valley of Ucanca, a route chosen by such teams as Sky in their preseason training.

This circular bike route which penetrates the very core of Gran Canaria starts on the north coast of the island, in Bañaderos, where you can leave your car in order to make the descent to banana groves, orchards and hamlets which give way to Los Tilos ravine. The winding roads lead to the town of Fontanales, the centenary pine trees in Galdar and then on to the viewpoint at La Cruz de Tejeda, an ideal spot to have a rest before taking on the central loop which leads to the emblematic Roque Nublo.

This trail route is situated in the western part of La Gomera. It goes along the coastal part of the Gran Rey ravines. Starting in Las Hayas making its way on a flat, wide, dirt track to then descend on a zigzag trail down to la Calera. Crossing the ravine areas with spectacular sea views. Then starts the climb through the lush green Valley Gran Rey to then go back down again through the valley. The route ends on a more technical, rocky trail with an ascent through Lomo de Balo back to Las Hayas.