Gran Canaria, biking paradise

It is well known that Gran Canaria is the perfect place to escape to in the winter with its 128 beaches and 24ºC average temperature all year round.

But very few people are aware of the central mountainous area, providing mountain biking paradise. Gran Canaria is a miniature continent with a privileged eco-system. It has 32 natural protected areas, 8 nature reserves and around 100 native plant species. In Gran Canaria you can witness the evolving flora – the island is as important for scientists in terms of botany as the Galapagos Islands is for zoology.
Due to its morphology, the island is mountainous with abrupt and spectacular landscapes. Both the mountain and road routes here are characterised by the almost complete absence of plains and the constant presence of stones due to its volcanic origin.

 

Gran Canaria is an island offering a whole host of routes for bike-tourism enthusiasts and anyone who loves to be in direct contact with nature. Whether you prefer hardcore descents or long distance cycling, your bike will make the perfect companion to visit indescribable landscapes.

 

Here you can download the tourist brochures: Gran Canaria Bike

• The island Tour
• Ruta Jacobea Santiago de Tunte – Santiago de Gáldar
• Maspalomas – Ayagaures – Maspalomas
• Maspalomas – Mogán – Cruz de San Antonio – Ayacata – San Bartolomé – Maspalomas
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Pinos de Gáldar – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Maspalomas – Santa Lucía – Taidía – San Bartolomé – Maspalomas
• Agüimes – Temisas – Santa Lucía – Era del Cardón – Agüimes
• Pico de Las Nieves con salida desde Ingenio – La Pasadilla – Cazadores – Pico de Las Nieves

Information from the web Patronato de Turismo de Gran Canaria.