The Canary Islands are ideal for cyclotourism for two reasons:
- the minimum distances
- the great variety of landscapes
It’s not a coincidence that these islands are also often chosen by professional teams for training sessions.
What we propose is a 90 km path which crosses from the north to the south the Grand Canary Island, the largest in the archipelago.
The route begins in Las Palmas, the capital, on the north coast, and ends in Maspalomas, at the far south of the territory. The trail begins uphill up to 1,500 meters high, then goes on downhill with wonderful panoramic views of the sea.
Note that along the itinerary:
- There are mountain roads with some holes and pavement tracts in the populated areas;
- Places to buy food and water are not lacking but it’s good to stock up at least the water before leaving because there are no sources of water.
PATH
Las Palmas is a modern city with a mild climate all year round. There are several bike paths but often aren’t linked together. Once out of the city immediately take the uphill road to Tamareceite.
As you proceed, the sea moves away more and more until it disappears, but we will find it once we reach the other side of the island.
You will surpass the centers of San Josè de Alamo and Teror, the latter particularly interesting to visit. The landscape becomes increasingly arid and wild and the distance between each country increases. The town of Vallesco is about 1,000 meters high, you have to continue for several kilometers uphill before reaching the highest point of the itinerary and start the long descent up to Maspalomas.
Along the curves that descend the hillsides of the mountains you can enjoy spectacular views and admire the small villages of the island from above.
When you arrive in Maspalomas, awaits you the desert landscape of the sand dunes. It looks like a small Sahara overlooking the Atlantic.