Camino de Santiago between Volcanoes on Gran Canaria
Which sections of the Camino de Gran Canaria does MICAMI offer?
- Maspalomas – Gáldar (approx. 65 km, ⬆ 2695 m, ⬇ 2575 m)
✓ The path begins at the lighthouse and dunes of Maspalomas, leads through rugged ravines and mountains up to 1,700 m, passing picturesque villages like Tejeda, and ends on the coast in the historic town of Gáldar.
✓ A medium-difficulty trail, often solitary and spectacular, with ever-changing scenery – a new panorama every 10 km.
✓ In 5–6 days of walking, you cross the entire island from south to north.
✓ Perfect for nature lovers and active hikers seeking a quiet route away from tourist crowds
✓ The ideal combo of mountain trekking and beach vacation – relax at the beach before or after your Camino
✓ Impressive natural diversity: volcanic rock, pine forests, banana plantations, mountain villages, natural swimming pools
✓ Extraordinary landscapes and geological variety
✓ Cultural heritage and small Canarian villages like Fataga, Tunte, Tejeda, and Gáldar
✓ Far from mass tourism
✓ An official Camino with a pilgrim certificate issued in Gáldar
✓ Winter to spring (February–May) and autumn (October–November)
✓ Gran Canaria has a mild climate, but the interior can get very hot in summer
