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Hotel Stays
Special Interest
Walking
Walking Trails of Gran Canaria
San Agustin, Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria offers fantastic walking for ramblers, hikers and anyone who loves the great outdoors. The climate is ideal, and the views are extraordinary, from red, orange and green flecked lava fields to craggy mountain peaks and huge swathes of green pine forest. Walking on footpaths, hiking trails and small back roads with your expert walking host, you encounter communities, wildlife and scenery that are off the main tourist track, giving you a real feel for this dramatic little island. Add some healthy exercise and lots of fresh air and you have a real feel-good holiday.
Please note
Grade 4: Experienced, frequent walkers with a strong level of fitness can expect a more challenging walk of 10-13 miles a day with varied terrain including potential rocky paths. At a moderate altitude from 3000 to 6000 ft, there will be longer and steeper ascents and descents during your 4 to 6 hours per day including rest stops.
Included excursions
Orientation walk (walking: 4 miles)
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Begin your walking week with a gentle circular hike from the hotel. The route follows well-marked paths along beaches, cliffs, and barrancos, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Maspalomas dunes. With minimal elevation, it’s an easy introduction to Gran Canaria’s landscapes.
Roque Nublo (walking: 4 miles)
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This 4-mile guided hike begins and ends in La Aldea, following a moderately challenging trail through pine forests, ravines and volcanic landscapes to Gran Canaria’s iconic monolith, Roque Nublo. From the summit, you’ll have wide-ranging views across the island. The walk also includes a picnic stop in the Biosphere Reserve, with your local guide sharing insights into the area’s natural features.
Camino de Santiago - Llanos de la Pez to Montanon Negro (walking: 7.5 miles)
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Starting at Llanos de la Pez, this five-hour walk ends at Montañón Negro, passing through Cruz de Tejeda and Cuevas del Caballero. The route follows forest paths and volcanic terrain, with views of Roque Nublo and the surrounding mountains. There’s also the chance to see lava caves along the way, with your local guide sharing insights into the area’s geology and history.
Caldera de Bandama (walking: 5 miles)
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We’ll learn more about the volcanic and geological wonders that have shaped Gran Canaria on today’s full day walk around the extraordinary Caldera de Bandama. This circular volcanic crater (one of the largest on Gran Canaria) is 200m deep and 1km across and our walk around the rim gives us spectacular views across the crater and to the mountains and coast beyond. As well as the views, we’ll admire the caldera’s prolific flora and vegetation including tall stems of colourful tajinaste and beautiful eucalyptus trees.
Pico de las Nieves (walking: 6 miles)
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This full day hike from Caldera de los Marteles to Pico de las Nieves offers a scenic route through Gran Canaria’s varied landscapes. Beginning at the volcanic crater of Caldera de los Marteles, the trail passes through pine forests and open terrain, providing peaceful surroundings and changing views. As you climb, you’ll see panoramic landscapes across the island. At Pico de las Nieves, Gran Canaria’s highest point, you may even spot Mount Teide on Tenerife on a clear day. Covering around 10 kilometers with a mix of moderate and challenging sections.
Location
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Tucked away on Gran Canaria’s southern coast, San Agustin offers a peaceful, waterfront retreat. The nearest shops are less than 100 yards away and the lively resort of Playa del Ingles, which has a selection of shops, bars and restaurants, is just under two miles away along the promenade and wooden walkway. While the famous Sahara-like sand dunes of Maspalomas are around three-and-a-half miles away. The nearest bus stop from the hotel is 220 yards away. The drive to/from the airport takes approximately 20 minu...
Hotel details
210 recently refurbished and air-conditioned rooms Sea views Balcony or terrace Tea and coffee making facilities TV All rooms have a walk-in shower Room service is available between 0730-2130
Enjoy all-inclusive buffet meals at The Food Garden, where dishes are created with produce from local farmers and the hotel’s own farm located in Veneguera, the interior of the island. Breakfast is available between 0700-1030 Lunch is available between 1300-1500 Dinner is available between 1830-2200 (or 1800-2130 in winter) The hotel also has an á la carte restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine (one dinner included here every five nights, additional meals extra charge). There is also a snack bar in the pool area and The Anchor bar, located in the hotel’s lobby, serves morning coffee, pre-dinner cocktails, and mid-afternoon snacks. The free bar is open 12 hours a day, between 1100-2300, serving local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Buffet-style restaurant
Mediterranean à la carte restaurant (extra charge)
Free bar open 12 hours a day
Two outdoor swimming pools
Gym
Jacuzzi
Solarium
Wi-Fi
There is a lift to all floors.