Between ravines and ocean: Gran Canaria by bike

by Bikefriendly
Region
Canary Islands
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Sport
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

A spectacular cycling trip that traverses the island through forests, ravines, and scenic roads along the Atlantic coast. Considered one of the great cycling tourism destinations in Europe, Gran Canaria It offers demanding ports, more than 300 days of sunshine a year and landscapes so varied that you'll feel like you're cycling through several continents in a single week. If you prefer to travel light and not bring your own bike, we can offer you bicycle rental High-end road bikes. The exclusive April group is available until all places are filled, and if you prefer to travel on other dates, you can also enjoy this cycling tour of Gran Canaria in a customized format from 2 people with a tailor-made program and the entire Bikefriendly organization. Touring Gran Canaria by road bike: an epic cycling journey between ocean and ravines. During this experience, you'll explore the island by cycling along winding, perfectly paved roads that snake through ravines, mountains, and natural viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic. This trip is designed so you can focus solely on enjoying your bike ride. It includes accommodations, carefully selected routes, cyclist-friendly logistics, and the support of a specialized team that knows every corner of the island.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Welcome to Gran Canaria, cycling briefing and bike tune-up

Welcome to Gran Canaria, cycling briefing and bike tune-up

Day 2: Maspalomas - Village

71 km 1600 m

D2

Maspalomas - Village

Day 3: Village - Agaete

59 km 1540 m

D2

Village - Agaete

Day 4: Agaete - Tejeda

60 km 1890 m

D2

Agaete - Tejeda

Day 5: Tejeda - Las Palmas

85 km 1320 m

D2

Tejeda - Las Palmas

Day 6: Las Palmas - Agüimes

70 km 1520 m

D2

Las Palmas - Agüimes

Day 7: Agüimes - Maspalomas

53 km 1070 m

D1

Agüimes - Maspalomas

Day 7: Agüimes - Maspalomas

77 km 1990 m

D2

Agüimes - Maspalomas

Day 8: The end of the trip

The end of the trip

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Canary Islands

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