Gran Canaria

Agaete

Agaete is a quiet coastal town tucked beneath steep volcanic cliffs on Gran Canaria’s northwest corner. It’s far from the bustle of the island’s tourist zones, offering a peaceful base with direct access to some of the most dramatic and remote terrain. From here, you can ride the wild coastal road to La Aldea de San Nicolás or head inland toward Alto de Los Moriscos or the Cruz de Tejeda, using scenic, low-traffic routes. The town itself has a handful of traditional restaurants and cafes, a charming port area, and a few well-located accommodations. It’s best suited to riders who value solitude, tough climbs and raw, natural scenery.

Full loop around Gran Canaria

198.7 km | 3612 m | Epic

f you want to circle the volcano on Gran Canaria, then this one is for you. This epic route is a real challenge and should not be taken lightly. You can start basically anywhere on the loop and ride in either direction, but our route starts in Maspalomas so that you can get the hardest part out of the way first.

Gran Canaria’s Heartland

104.1 km | 2751 m | Epic

This circular ride from Teror packs a full tour of Gran Canaria’s mountainous heartland into a single day. After a short descent to Arucas, the road climbs steadily to Cruz de Tejeda, threading through green valleys and pine-covered hillsides with a classic feel. From there, it follows the island’s high spine across open ridgelines, with huge views down into the ravines and out to the coast. Past Ayacata, the scenery becomes even more dramatic near the iconic Roque Nublo, before the final ascent to Pico de las Nieves takes you to the highest paved point on the island. The descent winds down through pine forests and small farming hamlets, crossing greener slopes and open plateaus as you approach Vega de San Mateo. From there, quiet backroads and gentle climbs take you through rural patches and terraces to loop back toward Teror.

Coast to Top loop

104.3 km | 1839 m | Hard

This coastal to volcano loop starts in Maspalomas and takes you west towards Santa Águeda. From there, it turns inland and follows the Arguineguín valley at an easy, steady pace. Here the road start to go up and what follows is a long and demanding climb. It pitches up sharply as you ride past volcanic walls and into pine forest on the way to Cruz de San Antonio. This is the toughest part of the route. Keep climbing until your reach Ayacata, the highest point of the day. From there a fast descent through San Bartolomé and Santa Lucía follows. Soon after, the road leads you into the dramatic red rock gorge of Guriete. Once you roll into Vecindario, you are set up for the final stretch along the coast, which brings you back to Maspalomas.