Car Route Through the Southwest of Gran Canaria

Tour from the South Coast to the Interior of the Round Island.

The nature is very generous in the southwest of Gran Canaria, and the best way to check it out is to hit the accelerator. Driving from its warm and rugged coastline inland, between ravines and pine forests adorned by a sea of clouds, to its highest peaks, is the best way to admire its resounding beauty and striking contrasts. All this while on a tour on wheels with stops in six incredible places, which provide sufficient clues to understanding why the so-called round island is a real miniature continent.

Getting to Know the Canals of Puerto de Mogán and the Peaks of Tejeda.

The tranquil Puerto de Mogán, in the south with its saltwater canals, begins a journey that invites you to get to know the center of the municipality, but not before coming across the famous Molino Quemado. On the ascent, where the landscape is alien to the coast, the dam of Las Niñas appears, bucolic and charming; or the Roque Nublo, an imposing natural monument carved by erosion whose base can be reached on foot to enjoy the breathtaking views. Contemplating it requires a stop and lunch in Tejeda, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, famous for its stone cross, its high peaks and delicious almond sweets.

Max alitude

Route km

64 km

Estimated time

2 horas

Road type

With curves

Lookout

Puerto de Mogán

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Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Use the waste- paper baskets and, insofar as possible, separate and place your recycling waste in the appropriate containers.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
In natural spaces and at viewpoints, do not leave the trail or the spaces designated for people to be in.
Respect and look after the area's historic and cultural heritage, along with the public furniture and items for visitors, such as information panels or telescopes and binoculars.
Drive carefully and responsibly.