Book Description
Our latest guide to Gran Canaria opens up the unforgetable landscapes of the island's interior seldom seen by 'volume tourists'. Cruz de Tejeda is our base from which to explore this idyllic walking country. Our first route sets the scene with a four hour, 1,000 metre descent, downhill route from Cruz de Tejeda to the pilgrimage town of Teror (from which we taxi back but the very fit could try the energetic climb back to Cruz de Tejeda!). Add in routes which include La Culata, Tejeda, Las Lagunettas, Centro de Interpretacion, Roque Nublo and an unusual man-made mirador for a week's enjoyable walking in the dramatic central mountains of Gran Canaria. If there is one problem with this region, which starts a few kilometres north of our Gran Canaria South Guide, it is the lack of accommodation. There is only the ten bedroom El Refugio Hotel at Cruz de Tejeda and a hostal in Tejeda - details in the guide. Staying outside the region you will have a long drive, or bus ride, to Cruz de Tejeda but don't let this put you off as the walking in these mountains is dramatically beautiful. Fact File. 13 detailed walking routes totalling 23.5 hours/74 kilometres. 1:25000 scale 'OS' map licenced from Servicio Geografico del Ejercito. Accommodation information and altitude climbed/descended for each walking route.
From the Publisher
13 walking routes described in complete detail with 1:25,000 scale maps will appeal to a wide range of walkers.
From the Author
Gran Canaria is one of the great walking destinations but little known to British walkers. With Gran Canaria Mountains we hope to introduce you to some of the dramatic landscapes available on this amazing island.
