Gran Canaria Tourist Guide

The mountains and ravines in Gran Canaria are an open air gymnasium 365 days of the year. The mild climate that rules the lives of the islanders encourages physical exercise in natural surroundings and attracts elite sportsmen and women to set up camp here for their training. The orographic terrain depicts a horizon marked by great contrast and fosters outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing and mountain bike. An example of the excellent conditions offered by the island for active tourism is its extensive mountain racing calendar, featuring the outstanding Transgrancanaria, the Artenara Trail, the Tejeda Circular, the Entre Cortijos Mountain Run, and the Villa de Moya Circular Extreme. Every year, the roads around Gran Canaria welcome cycling tourists and professional cyclists who choose the island for its wonderful climatic conditions and its steep mountain slopes. The ascent to Pico de Las Nieves is one of the toughest in Europe with stretches of road that reach slopes of 23%.

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The mild climate that rules the lives of the islanders encourages physical exercise in natural surroundings

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LEISURE GUIDE OF GRAN CANARIA