Cycling Tour of Gran Canaria

Upon your arrival at Gran Canaria airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the historic center of Agüimes. You’ll have the rest of the day to explore the charming town, with its narrow streets, charming bars, and restaurants around the main Rosario Square. Agüimes has a long history dating back to the Spanish conquest of Gran Canaria in the 15th century and offers an authentic experience of the island.

You will begin our ride with a gentle climb from the coast into the desert-like Tirajana region, offering spectacular views along the way. We’ll make a coffee stop at the picturesque village of San Bartolomé before embarking on a rolling descent through the village of Fataga to Maspalomas where your accommodation awaits.

Today’s ride takes us to the highest point on Gran Canaria, Pico de las Nieves. The climb is long but mostly gentle, allowing you to settle into a nice rhythm and take in the stunning views from the top, which includes a vantage point overlooking the neighboring island of Tenerife. From there, the longer route includes a shorter climb while the shorter route descends to your hotel, set in the heart of the island at 1,400m altitude. Surrounded by imposing volcanic mountains and charming villages, with unforgettable views of the iconic Roque Nublo.

Today’s ride is more leisurely, allowing you to take in the beauty and charm of inland Gran Canaria. You’ll follow quiet, winding roads, staying at high altitude throughout the ride, and enjoying views of every corner of the island. You will visit the beautiful village of Tejeda and the dramatic rock formations of Roque Nublo before returning to your hotel.

Today’s route is the longest but also the easiest, as we descend from the Tejeda region all the way down to Gran Canaria’s northern coast. The scenery changes as we pass through vibrant green hillsides, banana plantations, and dramatic coastal cliffs, almost like entering a completely different country. We’ll visit Teror, Arucas, and Galdar – three of the oldest towns in Gran Canaria, all with lively old towns and charming squares full of traditional Canarian bars and cafes. We’ll finish the routes in Agaete, where you can enjoy the views of the Tamadaba Natural Park, including a series of spectacular cliffs that extend along the coast.

Today, you will head south from Agaete, following a scenic road that climbs inland, running parallel to the coast with picturesque sea views. Near the top of the climb, we’ll reach Risco Caído – a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. The Risco Caído is home to cave-houses and agricultural buildings, dating from before the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. It was also the site of an ancient astronomical observatory, probably an important religious site of the indigenous Guanche culture.

On the seventh day of the tour, you will start with a climb out of La Aldea towards the town of Mogán. The surroundings become more desert-like, and you will see dramatic rock formations and cacti once again.

You will descend to the charming coastal village of Puerto de Mogán, which is an ideal spot for a coffee or lunch break. From here, you can take a short ferry ride to the neighboring town and finish the day with a fantastic ride along the coast until you reach the finish line of this wonderful cycling tour right back to where you started in Agüimes.

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home. You will depart from Gran Canaria, filled with great memories and an experience you will never forget!

If you would like to extend your holiday, we would be happy to arrange it for you and transfer you to your next accommodation.

Some popular options for extensions include staying on the coast around Maspalomas or visiting the city of Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria.