Gran Canaria Hiking

Duration: 3-3,5 hours.

Days of the tour: Not available.

Schedule: 10:00am till 1:30pm.

Starting point: Merenderos Barranco de los Cernícalos.

Type of tour: Out-and-back.

Difficulty level: 1,5 (Moderate).

In our walk through the Cernícalos Cliff, we’ll get to see one of the most beautiful and spectacular trails on the island due to its abundant vegetation.

Unlike other more open hiking trails which show great landscapes, the walk through the Cerníclalos Cliff is done along a densely vegetated path where we can barely see beyond our surroundings. 

In fact, here we’ll discover an authentic Canarian willow and wild olive tree forest, which are two of the more than 60 species of plants that we’ll be able to see on the tour, of which more than 50% are endemic to the islands.

Don’t worry if you don’t know much about plants, the guide will constantly inform you about the flora and fauna that we find.

Among the birds that we’ll be able to hear and observe, we can mention the kestrels, small falcons that inhabit this area and which give the cliff its name.

In addition to birds, in the stop that we’ll make to rest and regain our strength, we can also find some lizards that will timidly approach us in search of food.

The entire hike is done parallel to a small stream bed that is fed by some waterfalls located at the end of the route. The relaxing sound of the water will make our route even more soothing and pleasant.

Although we will not reach the waterfalls, we’ll be able to spot one of them at a certain distance before returning, along the same path we came from, to our starting point.

In a few words, the hike through the Cernícalos Cliff is almost a must for hiking lovers due to its beauty, relaxation and diversity of flora and fauna.

Recommendations:

Read the frequently asked questions and bring warm clothing as the temperature during the tour can drop below 10 degrees.

Rambling excursion in Barranco de Veneguera 

Duration: 3 hours.

Days of the tour: Thursday.

Schedule: 10:00am till 1:00pm.

Starting point: Veneguera (town square).

Type of tour: Loop.

Difficulty level: 2 (Moderate).

On this hiking excursion, explore the Barranco de Veneguera ravine, one of the most spectacular and beautiful in southern Gran Canaria. Even though the ravine is more than 10 km long and reaches Veneguera Beach on the southwest coast of the island, we’ll only do what’s known as the circular path of Veneguera through La Cogolla.

The weather in this part of the island is usually benign, which allows you to do the tour under clear skies and temperatures, where winter temperatures oscillate between 13 and 24 degrees.

The route begins and ends in the main square of the charming town of Veneguera, which has just 700 inhabitants.

During the tour we’ll see avocado and mango plantations from nearby farms, as well as wild plants such as prickly pears and Canarian palm trees, typical of the southern part of the island.

We’ll do the first part of the tour in the deepest area of the ravine, from where we’ll contemplate the huge steep walls that surround it.

On one of these walls, we’ll see some colored stripes on the rock in a space known as Los Azulejos.

At the highest point of the route, in La Cogolla, we’ll reach 496 meters above sea level. At this point we’ll stop to eat, regain strength and take some splendid pictures of the ravine.

From La Cogolla the way back is quite steep and technical but following the guide’s instructions and advice will facilitate your trip through this complicated area. 

The last part of the route is much easier, flatter and goes along wide paths and roads, so you can take the opportunity to chat and discuss your experience with your fellow travelers while enjoying the beautiful views of the palm groves near the town of Veneguera.

In summary, the tour through the Barranco de Veneguera is a fun and technical excursion, with beautiful landscapes and which is usually done on sunny days with very pleasant temperatures.

Recommendations. Not recommended for people with vertigo.