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This spectacular map, which you reach from the small town of Haría (known in Spanish as the Valley of the 1000 Palm Trees), allows you to enjoy the best panoramas of the north of Lanzarote, a bird's-eye view of most of the map over the Famara Cliff with the immense blue sea of the Chinijo archipelago. The map is located at the top of the Famara Cliff, a volcanic area with almost no trees and of a very peculiar, characteristic nature.

Running through the wonderful surroundings at the top of Gran Canaria—at the heart of the Biosphere Reserve—is a unique experience. A day out allows you to combine some orienteering with a visit to the little village of Tejeda, a hike to the iconic Roque Nublo and/or taking the best photos from the highest point on the island: Pico de las Nieves, from where you can get both Roque Nublo and Mount Teide into the same picture.

With the added incentive of crossing the impressive Timanfaya National Park, this MTB route starts at the fishing village of Órzola, in the extreme north of Lanzarote. Cyclists cross the badlands of the Corona volcano, climb to the cliffs of Famara and view the island of La Graciosa from el Río viewpoint, the work of César Manrique. The next stop on this route, known as Pedales de Lava, is la Caleta de Famara where a swim will help face the long cycle which alternates tracks and road before reaching the sports complex at La Santa.

Ascents and descents mark this route which starts in La Esperanza, in El Rosario, a municipality situated in the southern face of the extreme north along the backbone of Tenerife. After a short stretch of road, continue along the forest track of Los Ovejeros, a continuous climb to Las Laguneras, the last chance to have something to eat on this route. A well-surfaced steep path, with its bird’s eye view of the Güimar valley, leads to the next mountain pass, the Izaña Observatory, at an altitude of 2,300 metres and a 38 kilometre road cycle.

This long route which goes from La Esperanza to Santiago del Teide crosses the northern face of Tenerife. Right from the start, the bike goes along pleasant wide well-surfaced tracks among Canarian pines which seem to lighten the effort needed for the climb along the backbone which shapes the core of the island. This is the peak of the route at 1,728 metres, a good build up to the fast descent leading to Valle de la Orotava and the recreational area of La Caldera, an ideal spot for topping up on energy.

Just a few kilometres but well maximised, this route goes along forest tracks. This volcano route made for bicycle starts at the recreational area in the Pilar shelter, in the centre of La Palma. This is the start of a circular tour on tracks of volcanic sand which approaches Cumbre Vieja on both sides. You will more than likely be able to see how the sea of clouds form on its slopes, a sight to behold in this natural park which divides the southern half of the island.

Protected as a natural park, La Graciosa, the largest of the islands on the Chinijo archipelago, is located to the north of Lanzarote and it is a wonderful place to get to know by bike. Cycle on its white sand tracks and discover marvellous coves and beaches of clear water. It is a privilege within the scope of any average cyclist. To conserve this paradise where time seems to have stood still, it is essential to only use the authorized paths, with three routes which uncover its most symbolic places and dreamlike landscapes.

A terrain with steep paths which alternate with stretches of road and tracks are those which define this uphill route which leads to the wonderful hills of Inagua in the west of Gran Canaria. This comprehensive natural reserve is home to one of the best preserved pine trees on the island which means there are stages where the bike will have to be carried so take this into account when thinking about facing this 70 kilometre route with an accumulated incline of 1,770 metres.

Quite an adventure, that which awaits on this cycle along the southwest of Fuerteventura, a voyage through lonely areas which starts in the port of Los Molinos and continues among mountains, ravines and stone pens for goats which are a permanent presence in Fuerteventura’s landscape. You have to be fully fit to carry on and Ajuy, in Pájara is a good place to recover strength in order to reach and “conquer” the beautiful beach at La Solapa.

From the tourist resort of Meloneras to the municipality of Agüimes with its wonderful ravines, this 50 kilometre bike route along the southeast of Gran Canaria promises contrasts, coastal beauty and interior landscapes. After leaving the coast you must climb along dirt tracks which lead to Arteara and continue along demanding slopes to the lovely town of Fataga, which is ideal as a stop off point to stock up on liquids. The route continues on a difficult stretch, which goes along the top of the Fataga valley and near the volcano fields of Rosiana.