Nature in Gran Canaria

Nature reserves, dunes, forests and protected areas of Gran Canaria. Connect with nature using CanaryRoutes.

• Roque Nublo — Roque Nublo, Gran Canaria's most iconic natural landmark, offers spectacular views of Mount Teide and some of the island's finest mountain scenery.
• Roque Bentayga — A sacred volcanic rock formation of the ancient Canarians, set within the spectacular mountain landscapes of Tejeda.
• Parque Natural de Tamadaba — Gran Canaria's largest Canary pine forest, surrounded by dramatic cliffs, hiking trails and panoramic Atlantic views.
• Dunas de Maspalomas — The Maspalomas Dunes form a spectacular sea of sand beside the Atlantic Ocean and one of the most iconic landscapes in the Canary Islands.
• Caldera de Bandama — The Bandama Caldera is one of the best-preserved volcanic craters in the Canary Islands, offering panoramic views and remarkable geological heritage.
• Mirador del Balcón — Balcón Viewpoint offers the best views of the famous Dragon's Tail formation and the dramatic cliffs of western Gran Canaria.
• Mirador de Unamuno — Unamuno Viewpoint offers spectacular views of the Tejeda Caldera, Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga in the heart of Gran Canaria.
• Mirador Degollada de las Yeguas — Degollada de las Yeguas Viewpoint offers breathtaking views over the Tirajana Ravine and some of Gran Canaria's most dramatic landscapes.
• Mirador de Pico de las Nieves — Pico de las Nieves Viewpoint offers spectacular views of Roque Nublo, Mount Teide and the mountainous heart of Gran Canaria.
• Mirador de Cruz de Tejeda — Cruz de Tejeda Viewpoint is one of Gran Canaria's most celebrated natural balconies, with stunning views of Roque Nublo, Mount Teide and the island's central highlands.
• Parque Rural de Doramas — Doramas Rural Park preserves the last remnants of Gran Canaria's laurel forests and is one of the island's most biodiverse natural areas.
• Los Azulejos de Veneguera — Los Azulejos de Veneguera is a striking multicoloured geological formation shaped by ancient volcanic processes on Gran Canaria's western coast.
• Barranco de las Vacas — Barranco de las Vacas is a spectacular canyon of sculpted rock formations and one of the most photographed natural attractions in Gran Canaria.