The 10 Best Geologic Formations in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

January 12, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Welcoming, tolerant Gran Canaria offers a little something for everyone. Families flock to the water parks and beaches of Puerto Rico. Those seeking peaceful escape scamper to Mogan's quiet fishing villages. Gay visitors crowd the bars, restaurants and beaches of Playa del Ingles. Urban attractions are on offer in Las Palmas. Three highways open up the island for those with a rental car or a bus schedule. Prime sites to visit include Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Arucas and Palmalitos zoo park.
Restaurants in Gran Canaria

1. Caldera de Bandama

35300 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria Spain
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,091 reviews

Caldera de Bandama

Reviewed By Roadboy - London, United Kingdom

A highlight of our stay in Gran Canaria (where much of the landscape closer to the coast is, to be honest, ugly and ravaged); the 3.5km walk worked very well going clockwise, so ignore the sign to the Caldera itself (see warning in previous review) and follow the road toward Pico Bandama. Great views, and good exercise on the ups and downs. Important WARNING if coming by hourly bus 311 from Las Palmas: we (and a dozen or so other tourists) should have ignored the driver mischievously calling out 'Bandama'; unfortunately, we all got out at the village of Bandama, rather than the Caldera, and had 2km of road walk uphill to get to the start of the ridge walk. I suspect the local passengers on board have a good laugh about tourists' stupidity once the bus carries on to the Caldera without us.

2. Roque Nublo

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria Spain
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,979 reviews

Roque Nublo

Reviewed By cmariearo - Venice, Italy

We came here as part of a tour, so did not have to drive and park ourselves which was a bonus. We also benefitted from their expert knowledge to take warm clothes (but layer!), good shoes, water and we were given hiking sticks too, which really helped in some places. It was good to go early too, before it heated up, though it's often windy and therefore cool at the top. It's a pretty full on climb up - we definitely needed water stops - but so worth it up there.

3. Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas

35100 Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria Spain http://www.maspalomas.com/index.php/ma-parques-y-espacios-naturales/81-medio-ambiente/medioambienteparquesjardines/284-reserva-natural-especial-de-las-dunas-de-maspalomas
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7,488 reviews

Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas

Reviewed By D7644WZwilliamc - Port Glasgow, United Kingdom

Beautiful beach lovely walk along the dunes lovely eating places great shop beautiful scenery very relaxing sitting down at the lighthouse looking out across the sea will be back this year

4. Mirador Degollada De La Yegua

Gc-60, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria Spain
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Mirador Degollada De La Yegua

Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom

Monday 24th September we were driving along the exceptionally winding road (GC60) from Fataga to Maspalomas and we saw signs for this Mirador. We parked up in the small car park, and walked to the viewing point it was absolutely stunning. On one side, in the distance we could see Maspalomas and it's famous Dunas, and jaw dropping scenery on the other. No words in this review can adequately describe the view, it has to be seen to be believed. From 300 metres up from above sea level this territory becomes part of the World Biosphere Reserve of Gran Canaria declared by UNESCO on 29th June 2005. Thought Mirador meant a lookout point, checked after our visit and it means, a turret or tower attached to a building and providing an extensive view.

5. Roque Bentayga

Tejeda, Gran Canaria Spain http://www.kanaren-virtuell.de/gcanaria_2/orte/berge.htm
Excellent
66%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 186 reviews

Roque Bentayga

Reviewed By COTTONEYEDDJ - County Cork, Ireland

After visiting Roque Nublo I drove the short distant to Roque Bentayga.It was very quiet there with only 4 cars in the small car park.First I visited the small museum where the girl work there was very friendly and changed the video that was playing on a big screen to English for me.The video was really interesting telling the story of the early inhabitants of the island and why Rogue Bentayoga is a sacred place.The museum is free.There are toilets and you can buy drinks & snacks.It was getting late so I did't not get time to climb up to the rock .

6. Macizo de Amagro

Gc-202, 35460, Galdar, Gran Canaria Spain http://www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/Macizo-de-Amagro.34141.0.html
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
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0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Macizo de Amagro

7. El bufadero de La Garita

Paseo maritimo de la Playa de La Garita, 35212, Telde, Gran Canaria Spain http://www.teldeturismo.es/es/naturaleza/40-descubre-telde/naturaleza-espanol/84-bufadero-garita.html
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 198 reviews

El bufadero de La Garita

Reviewed By Valerio_and_Laura - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

If you’re in the area, it is a cool place to see. Basically, it’s just a small formation of water that is connected to the ocean and because of that, the water level rises and falls sharply creating an interesting effect. It’s a place where to stop for some minutes to observe the hipnotizing movements of the waves and the water.

8. Mirador Caldera de los Marteles

Gran Canaria Spain http://www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/Mirador-Caldera-de-los-Marteles.mirador_calderamarteles.0.html
Excellent
36%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Mirador Caldera de los Marteles

9. Mirador El Guriete

0, Gran Canaria Spain
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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0%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Mirador El Guriete

10. Caldera de los Pinos de Galdar

Gc-21, 35468, Galdar, Gran Canaria Spain http://www.escapadarural.com/que-hacer/moya_las-palmas/caldera-de-los-pinos-de-galdar
Excellent
44%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Caldera de los Pinos de Galdar

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