Walking Across the Island of Gran Canaria

Day 1: Arrive in Arucas

You stay at Hacienda del Buen Suceso, Arucas (breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 2: Fontanales 13 KM/ 8 MI/ 4 HRS

After a short transfer, your walk passes interesting areas of fruit and vegetable cultivation, as you climb higher towards the mountainous centre of the island. The route will give you a good indication of the rural atmosphere of this northern part of the island as you pass through a very varied landscape.
You stay at Cabanas Valle Verde, Fontanales (breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 3: Tejeda 15 KM /9.5 MI /5.5 HRS OR Cruz de Tejeda 14 KM /9 MI /5 HRS

You will be collected from your accommodation and given a commentary to explain what is so special about this part of Gran Canaria. Your walk starts in the Tamadaba Forest on good forestry paths then descends into the cave dwelling town of Artenara which is the highest town on the island. You then proceed up a ridge with magnificent views into the Tejeda valley.If you have opted for the upgrade hotel, your walk is slightly shorter.
You stay at Hotel Rural Fonda De La Tea, Tejeda OR Upgrade to Parador Cruz de Tejeda, Cruz de Tejeda (breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 4: Circular Walk around Tejeda 16 KM /10 MI / 5.5 HRS OR Circular Walk around Cruz de Tejeda 11 KM /7 MI / 3.5 HRS

If staying in Hotel Rural Fonda De La Tea, today’s walk is a circular walk around the beautiful agricultural town of Tejeda. If staying in Parador Cruz de Tejeda, your walk starts by moving south along a high ridge with dramatic views, especially towards the rocky outcrop of Roque Nublo, which oversees an extinct volcanic crater now full of almond trees and attractive whitewashed villages.
You stay at Hotel Rural Fonda De La Tea, Tejeda OR Upgrade to Parador Cruz de Tejeda, Cruz de Tejeda (breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 5: San Bartholome Cruz de Tejeda to San Bartholome 14 KM /9 MI /5.5 HRS

If staying at Hotel Rural Fonda De La Tea, you will be driven to the starting point. Set out along a ridge towards Roque Nublo, the island’s most famous natural landmark. Then proceed through the central mountains to join Gran Canaria’s ‘Camino de Santiago’, the route of an annual pilgrimage. This route has breath-taking scenery into the Las Tirajanas valley as you descend to San Bartolome before a short transfer to your hotel. If staying at Parador Cruz de Tejeda, this classic route passes through spectacular scenery along a ‘Camino Real’, an old donkey trail, into San Bartolome, before a short transfer to your hotel.
You stay at Finca Tomas y Puri, Fataga (breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 6: San Bartholome to Fataga 13 KM /8 MI /4.5 HRS

Take the bus back to San Bartholome. Today’s walk is easier and offers pleasing paths through countryside and villages. You will cross a ridge that separates two dramatic barrancos. You can also spend time in Santa Lucia, the gem of the south of the island.
You stay at Finca Tomas y Puri, Fataga (breakfast and evening meal included)

Day 7: Santa Lucia to Aguimes 16 KM /10 MI /5.5 HRS

This final walk is very different from all the other walks. A short transfer will take you to Santa Lucia where you will not see another inhabited house for about 5 hours. Much of this area was extensively farmed 100s of years ago but has been abandoned for a long time. With good visibility there are some great views throughout the walk, and the final descent into the cave settlement of Guayadeque will be one of the highlights of your Gran Canaria walking holiday.
You stay at Hotel Los Camellos, Aguimes (breakfast included)

Day 8: Depart Aguimes