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The heart of Gran Canaria (road version)

The heart of Gran Canaria (road version)

Riding time 🏍️ 5h Visiting time 🚶 3h 45m Total Km 📍 180 km

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Route Quality 5/10
Landscape 5/10
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Included Points of Interest

Basilica of the Virgin of the Pine

The most important religious building in Teror built in 1767. Eclectic baroque-neoclassical style with elements of Canarian architecture. It contains an image of the Virgin of the Pine, venerated as the patron saint of the island.

Latitude: 28.0595 Longitude: 28.0595

Artenara

The highest municipality with the fewest inhabitants in Gran Canaria, at 1270 meters. It offers spectacular perspectives on pine forests, coastline and numerous ravines. Natural balcony with extraordinary panoramic views.

Latitude: 28.0201 Longitude: 28.0201

Roque Nublo

Volcanic rock formation 80 meters high at 1813 meters above sea level. Third highest point on the island, emblematic symbol. Rural park with spectacular hiking trails.

Latitude: 27.99 Longitude: 27.99

Mirador of Las Dunas

Viewpoint in the Maspalomas area with views of sand dunes and desert landscape. Accessible from Maspalomas with panoramic views of the southern tourist area.

Latitude: 27.7449 Longitude: 27.7449

Pico de las Nieves

Highest peak in Gran Canaria at 1949 meters. Stratovolcano with slopes full of Canarian pines. Viewpoint with 360 degree views of the entire island from the highest point.

Latitude: 27.9619 Longitude: 27.9619

Port of las Nieves

Fishing village on the northwest coast with ferry port to Tenerife. Maritime facilities with daily connections. Characteristic coastal center with traditional architecture.

Latitude: 28.1017 Longitude: 28.1017

Teror

Characteristic municipality in the north of the island known for the Basilica of the Virgin of the Pine, patron saint of the diocese of the Canary Islands. Colonial old town with beautiful plazas, traditional architecture and cozy atmosphere.

Latitude: 28.0595 Longitude: 28.0595

Mirador of La Orilla

Viewpoint located in San Bartolomé de Tirajana with spectacular views of Barranco de Tirajana and Santa Lucia. Peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature with ideal for photography.

Latitude: 27.9238 Longitude: 27.9238

Tejeda

Small mountain town in the center of the island at about 1270 meters. Gateway to two main geographical symbols of the island: the Roque Nublo and the Roque Bentayga. Area of pine trees and rugged landscapes.

Latitude: 27.9944 Longitude: 27.9944

Astronomical Mirador of Pinos

Excellent balcony to the northern sky located in Montañón Negro. It offers a clear view of northern constellations with little light contamination. Ideal location for astronomical observation of the night sky.

Latitude: 28.05 Longitude: 28.05

Moya

Charming municipality in the north with natural wealth and historical heritage. Surrounded by lush vegetation with Mirador Montañón Negro offering spectacular views of volcanic formations.

Latitude: 28.07 Longitude: 28.07

Tufia

Small town in the municipality of Agaete on the northwest coast. Coastal area with traditional character and wild seascape.

Latitude: 28.065 Longitude: 28.065

Puerto de Mogan

Picturesque fishing village on the southwest coast with marina. Nicknamed 'Venice of the Canaries' for the canals that connect the port to the beach. Restaurants and bars along the waterfront.

Latitude: 27.8173 Longitude: 27.8173

Mirador of Artenara

Viewpoint in the municipality of Artenara with spectacular views of mountains, pine forests and wild landscapes. Ideal for photography and for observing the mountain landscape of the interior of the island.

Latitude: 28.021 Longitude: 28.021

Agaete

Municipality on the northwest coast with 5558 inhabitants. One of the first settlements on the island with archaeological remains. Main port for ferries to Tenerife with a seafaring character.

Latitude: 28.07 Longitude: 28.07

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