Gran Canaria Walking Festival

DRAGON VALLEY

GRAN CANARIA WALKING FESTIVAL 2019

27 October

Sunday 27 October / Route 6

DRAGON VALLEY

Some irregular rock formations will take us to a world of fantasy and legend.

This route begins in a municipality full of tradition, history and aboriginal past. "Agaete" is synonym of nature, sensations and flavours. In its valley, there are plantations of tropical fruits, coffee and delicious wines. Wonderful coastal scenery with a fishing tradition is set into the rugged landscapes, leaving an unforgettable set of memories to all who visit the town.

These beautiful and unique trails are the perfect hiking option.

The route starts in “Barrio de San Pedro”. In this district, we will go up a hill to "La Era de Berbique" where we will walk down about 400 metres; this route is just perfect for the most demanding hikers, although it is accessible to anyone who wishes to be in direct contact with nature in a one-of-a-kind location.

From here, we will go to “Lomo del Manco” where we will take in some near-to- perfection views of “Agaete” before reaching its iconic harbour named “Puerto de las Nieves”

The route ends at the "Hotel & Spa Cordial Roca Negra", a balcony facing the unique cliff of the north coast of Gran Canaria where we can enjoy amazing views of the sea. A paradise for relaxation in an enclave of volcanic rock of the sea town of "Villa de Agaete". There, we will go for a gastronomic tasting of local cuisine, rocked by the murmur of the waves.

Technical data

Physical difficulty

Medium

Type of route

Linear

Distance

9,87 KM

Duration

4:30 - 5:00 h

Total elevation gain

608 m+

Cumulative negative difference in altitude

759 m-

Track

Link

Elevation Profile

Link

Valle de Agaete – Barrio de San Pedro – Era de Berbique – Lomo del Manco – Puerto de Agaete – Hotel & Spa Cordial Roca Negra

The lands of San Pedro and La Vecindad de Enfrente are located in the valley at the foot of the impressive cliffs of Tamadaba. San Pedro takes its name from a small chapel. On the eve of the place´s festivity, all the inhabitants of San Pedro actively participate in the “rama chica” (small branch), where it is a tradition for the elders to carry the Saint during the procession.

Archaeological site which consists of thirty caves that make up the village located at the end of the Valley of Agaete, on the road that climbs from San Pedro to Tamadaba. The location provided visual control over the surrounding territory which, together with the difficult access to the area, supplied good defensive advantages.
 

PICK-UP

Time

MEETING POINT

09:00 h

Alfredo Kraus Auditorium- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

08:30 h

Tourist information Office, next to the CC Yumbo Centrum- Playa del Inglés

ARRIVAL

Time

MEETING POINT

18:30 h

Alfredo Kraus Auditorium- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

19:00 h

Tourist information Office, next to the CC Yumbo Centrum- Playa del Inglés

Whimsical rock forms will take us on a journey into a world of fantasy and legend.

This route includes

  • Civil liability insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Picnic
  • Guided route and interpreter of the natural, ethnographic and cultural values of the island
  • Transport to and from the start and end points of the route (from Las Palmas G.C or Playa del Inglés)
  • Specialised guided tours in several languages
  • Tasting Canarian products

Enjoy your experience to the fullest thanks to the free app specifically created for our Gran Canaria Walking Festival.

Program
GCWF '19

23 / OCTOBER / ROUTE 1

THE PALM GROVE RETREAT

The symbolic peaks of Gran Canaria will be our travel companions throughout this route where walkers are greeted by pine trees and endless beautiful palm groves.

24 / OCTOBER / ROUTE 2

IN THE GUARDIAN´S SHADE

Let yourself be dazzled by the magnificence of “Roque Nublo” on this route endowed with landscapes of breath-taking beauty.

25 / OCTOBER / ROUTE 3

THE SOUL OF THE FOREST

Clothed in all shades of green and alive with the chirping of birds, this route seems taken straight out of a fairy tale.

26/ OCTOBER / ROUTE 4

THE MAGIC OF THE PINE FOREST

The greatness of the pines of Gran Canaria will be revealed as we walk and the trees will witness our unforgettable experience as we set foot on their lands.

26 / OCTOBER / ROUTE 5

A WALK IN THE CLOUDS

This route will give you the opportunity to practise trekking in a single and unforgettable way, under the starry sky.

27 / OCTOBER / ROUTE 6

DRAGON VALLEY

Some irregular rock formations will take us to a world of fantasy and legend.

The price of each route includes: transport, picnic, guides, insurance, snack or tasting lunch and gifts.
See programme