Camel ride in the Natural Reserve of Maspalomas Dunes in Gran Canaria

Enjoy a 30-minute camel ride through the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve, in the south of Gran Canaria, and experience something truly special, whether on your own or with family and friends. [cml_media_alt id='10223']Gran canaria paseo a camello[/cml_media_alt] From the very beginning, Saharan camel handlers welcome you and carefully select the most suitable camel for you, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the ride. kamelreiten You will be riding dromedaries — although we commonly call them camels — calm animals perfectly adapted to this unique environment. camel ride in Gran Canaria For a few moments, feel like a Tuareg in the Sahara as you ride your camel across the desert landscape of the Maspalomas Dunes Special Nature Reserve. [cml_media_alt id='10225']montar a camello en las dunas de Maspalomas[/cml_media_alt] Be amazed by the contrast of the scenery: golden sand dunes with the deep blue ocean on the horizon on one side, and, on the other, the distant desert mountains of the island’s interior.

Enjoy the peace and quiet; the only sound you will hear is the gentle rhythm of your camel’s footsteps on the sand. [cml_media_alt id='12894']Paisaje dunar de Gran Canaria[/cml_media_alt] Throughout the entire route, you will be accompanied by guides from the Sahara, experts in the care and training of these animals. [cml_media_alt id='10216']camellos por las dunas[/cml_media_alt] With a bit of luck, you may see a newborn camel or spot the unusual white-haired, blue-eyed dromedary.

Come with your partner, your family or a group of friends — no matter how many you are. Manolo, Pepe, Ali Babá, Canuto, Macho and Daniel are just some of the dromedaries that may share this experience with you. Camel ride maspalomas When booking, choose the day that suits you best. Camel caravans depart every 15 minutes between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, but we recommend arriving before 10:30 am to avoid waiting times. During school holidays, it is important to arrive before 10:00 am to secure your ride. [cml_media_alt id='10222']Excursión a camello en Maspalomas - Gran Canaria[/cml_media_alt] We hope that, at the end of your camel ride in Maspalomas, you will leave with the feeling of having enjoyed an unforgettable experience, closely connected to Canarian life and culture for centuries.

Camel rides are done in an area of Las Dunas de Maspalomas, about 1km from the Maspalomas Lighthouse.

On the reservation voucher, you will find detailed and precise information about how to get there, since the area is very poorly marked and it’s difficult to find the departure point.

Bus lines to Faro de Maspalomas (Maspalomas Lighthouse) – the closest bus stop to the start of the camel ride.

05 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

25 Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

30 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Aeropuerto – Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

32 Puerto de Mogán – Meloneras – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

33 Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas – Meloneras – Maspalomas – Arguineguín – Puerto Rico – Amadores – Taurito – Puerto de Mogán

36 Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

39 Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas – Puerto Rico – Amadores

41 Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

50 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Maspalomas

66 Aeropuerto – Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

70 Palmitos Park – Maspalomas – Meloneras – Arguineguín – Puerto Rico

90 Telde – Aeropuerto – Bahía Feliz – San Agustín – Playa del Inglés – Maspalomas

Are there any restrictions for camel riding?
Only people who weigh up to 100 kg (220 pounda) may ride.

Are there any age restrictions?
There are no age restrictions. Babies and children up to 3 years old go on the ride accompanied by their mother or father.

Can people in wheelchairs do the ride?
Yes, no problem. If the person is unable to take a few steps from the wheelchair to reach the camel, he or she is lifted in order to sit on the camel.

What are your hours of operation?
Everyday from 9:00 am till 1:45 pm. Last ride at 2:30 pm.

How long does the camel ride last?
30 minutes

How often do the camel trips leave?
Every 15 minutes

What kind of health care do the camels receive?
All of our animals are healthy and strong. We do not have sick animals working. Their health can be easily checked. Camels are ruminants and are ruminating for around 17 hours each day. A camel that does not ruminate like this is indisposed or sick.

Our camels also have their own veterinarian. All are registered with the Canary Islands government in the Department of Animal Health, where the status of the camels can be checked.

All of our animals have a microchip (which is not required) and are checked every year.

Each year run blood tests and a tuberculosis test are run by the Canary Islands’ official veterinarians, and they are also dewormed every two months.

How long do the camels work?
The camels are ready to work between 9:15 and 13:45. We have 35 working animals and the work is divided among them all. While some go for a ride, the others rest until their turn. In July, August and the Holy Week, the rotation may be greater, but during the rest of the year they do about three or four 30 minute rides.

How many kilos can these camels carry?
The camels we have are pack animals, not bred for racing, and they weight between 450 – 700 kilos. They can easily carry between 250 and 300 kilos, and we choose each camel based on the client, leaving the youngest and strongest for the heaviest clients, and the older camels for the lightest people. However, the maximum weight for riding a camel is 100 kilos per person.

Why do the camels wear muzzles?
It is required for all camels to wear muzzles, and we put them on very loose so as to not cause injury. None of these animals has a broken lip because of the muzzle, but rather because all camels have a split upper lip. It is their morphology. The split lip helps camels to eat thorny plants like Cactus, Acacias and other spiny plants without getting hurt.

Can two people ride if our weight is very different?
Yes. The weight of the two people is always balanced by adding sand bags around the person who weighs less so that the camel carries the same weight on both sides.

How can I get there?
We explain how to get there in the voucher.