Hiking trails in Gran Canaria are yet another of the countless attractions of the island.

Walking through nature and its landscapes, whether coastal, forested, or volcanic, is an invitation to tranquility, freedom, and well-being. On the island, each trail hides **corners that seem unexplored and full of contrasts**. From almost jungle-like forests to steep volcanic cliffs, winding dunes of fine sand, pools, and ravines...

Moreover, many of these trails wind through national parks and areas **designated as natural and world heritage sites by UNESCO**.

Gran Canaria transcends its reputation as a mere island of beaches.

Here, you are standing before a miniature continent blessed with favorable weather almost all year round, adorned with a whimsical landscape, and offering a quality of life that leaves no soul untouched.

It's time to discover the finest spots to blend sports and nature in Gran Canaria.

## The Best Hiking Routes in Gran Canaria

### Route along Las Canteras Beach - El Confital

We couldn't begin this post without mentioning the most accessible and beloved hiking trail for anyone visiting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, as well as for the Tusity team.

We're talking about the route that covers the entire Las Canteras Beach, one of the world's finest urban beaches, all the way to El Confital.

From the vibrant coast filled with life, restaurants, and hotels in Las Canteras, to the whimsical, uncrowded, and volcanic coastline brimming with hidden nooks and delightful surprises, where world surf and bodyboard competitions take place.

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### Charco Azul de Agaete
The Charco Azul, located in the village of El Risco, is another must-do hike in Gran Canaria, especially after rainfall.

Situated between Agaete and La Aldea de San Nicolás, almost reaching the latter, and nestled at the foot of the vertical walls of the **Tamadaba Natural Park**, the main allure of this pool lies not only in its year-round water presence but also in the 20-meter-high waterfall that forms with the rainfall.

It offers an easy and pleasant walk, perfect for enjoyment with the entire family.

## The Best Ravine Routes in Gran Canaria
We are dedicating a special space to the ravines on the island.

These are **the most typical natural features** you can encounter, and their appearance varies depending on the season when you visit. Among the most prominent ones, we mention the following.

### Barranco de las Vacas
It's the Canarian "Antelope Canyon".

A small canyon of a few hundred meters, created by water action thousands of years ago, between Agüimes and Temisas. It's 100% Instagrammable and easily accessible, although there is another longer route that starts from the village of Temisas itself.

![barranco de las vacas](https://tusity-strapi-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/37050161374_eb2def6501_k_1911053f02.webp)

### Barranco de Azuaje
The ancient Doramas forest shelters the Barranco de Azuaje, one of the rural environments with the most water on the island.

It represents **a more demanding hike**, although it offers a picnic area easily accessible for families with children. You just need to follow the course of the waters between the vertical walls of this forest, where the Azuaje Spa, an old abandoned hotel, awaits us.

### Barranco de los Cernícalos
This is **one of the favorite routes for many hikers**, both locals and visitors from abroad.

This place is famous for hosting freshwater pools and estuaries, originating from the mouths of springs in the higher areas of the island, between the months of October and April. Its waterfalls are truly spectacular.

### Barranco del Draguillo
An 11-kilometer route, with certain levels of difficulty, starting from Cuatro Puertas in Telde and delving into a palm grove filled with empty wells and adorned with many caves showcasing fascinating geometric formations.

It is challenging, but the ultimate reward is the opportunity to behold unforgettable landscapes reminiscent of a picture-perfect postcard.

### Playa de GüiGüi
Courage and determination are what you'll need to complete this legendary hike and reach the secluded beach of GüiGüi.

**The trail begins from the village of Tasartico and takes around three hours** to complete. Though not overly challenging and well-marked, it does involve considerable elevation changes.

Yet, the reward is truly worth it: GüiGüi is** one of the few almost untouched spaces left on the islands**, owing to its challenging access. In other words, it's one of the best beaches in Gran Canaria.

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### Tilos de Moya
The "Ruta de los Tilos de Moya" is a circular and straightforward trail, very well-marked, making it ideal for beginners in hiking on the island, and perfect for both friends and family outings.

This pleasant walk takes you through one of the last remaining laurel forests on the island, known as "Los Tilos de Moya." Within this environment lies the enchanting Doramas Rural Park, teeming with endemic species such as "tiles," laurels, "fayas," and "acebiños."

After an easy 2-kilometer flat walk, you'll reach the Los Tilos Interpretation Center. Alternatively, to extend the route, you can start at the Santa Cristina recreational area and descend towards the Tilos de Moya.

During your journey, you can take the opportunity to visit the village of Moya, with its Church of La Candelaria and the Casa Museo de Tomás Morales, dedicated to the poet.

### Roque Nublo
What is **the most popular hiking route in Gran Canaria**? Without a doubt, the visit to Roque Nublo.

This imposing rock, located in Tejeda at the summit, has become the symbol of Gran Canaria. A volcanic monolith standing 70 meters tall, it rises 1,813 meters above sea level, accompanied by the Roques de la Rana and el Fraile.

During this hike, **the transition from pine forest to an authentic lunar landscape with the Roque Nublo in the background will leave you awestruck**.

On one hand, you can take a route of just 1.5 kilometers, with a moderate level of difficulty. However, there are also more challenging alternatives, like the circular trail starting and ending at the Llanos de la Pez barbecue area, which involves ascending through the Degollada de Piedras Blancas located on the peak of Las Nieves.

Looking for more options?

You can opt for the "Encrucijada del Roque Nublo", which includes a route towards Risco Caído, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, to admire one of the most significant archaeological sites on the island.

 

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If you are traveling through the Canary Islands, or even if you are a native from Gran Canaria wondering where to eat in Las Palmas, you have come to the right place!

In this post, we present to you a list of some of the best restaurants, serving both local and international cuisine, traditional and creative dishes, and options for different budgets.

The gastronomic offering in the Canary Islands is as vast as the surrounding water, and when it comes to good food, Las Palmas takes the lead. From the tapas and restaurants waiting for you in the historic district of Vegueta to the terraces of restaurants near Las Canteras, one of the best urban beaches in the world, the choices are endless.

Here is our selection:

## Casa Montesdeoca
If you are looking for a romantic restaurant in Las Palmas, Casa Montesdeoca, in Vegueta, is your best bet. Located in a 16th-century colonial house, just a few meters away from the San Antonio Abad hermitage, this restaurant offers traditional Canarian market cuisine with local and seasonal produce that will captivate your taste buds from appetizers to desserts.

The almogrote gomero, octopus roasted with vinegar, goat meat stew, rabbit in salmorejo sauce, and duck with apple are simply spectacular.

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## Qué Leche
Located in Triana, Qué Leche is also among the extensive list of the best restaurants in the Canary Islands. It offers good and friendly service in a small restaurant that fills up every weekend. If you want to try their boneless suckling pig with sweet potato puree, Cuban-style rice nigiris, or broken eggs with shrimp, among other delights, be sure to make a reservation.

## Mercado del Puerto
The trick of the day: at Mercado del Puerto, you eat triple B: good, beautiful, and cheap. This building is declared a Cultural Heritage, an example of modernist architecture in forged iron, and it is the first gastronomic market in the Canary Islands. Here, you will find food stalls and tapas bars, making it the perfect place to grab a bite between the beach and your hotel or have a snack before experiencing the nightlife in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Some of the options include Cachuk, Bocao Ibérico, Moro&Martín, and El Camarón.

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## Llévame al huerto
In this green restaurant, they pamper you, your taste buds, and your body. Located on one of the liveliest gastronomic streets in the capital city, Llévame al Huerto offers delicious and healthy food in a charming setting. While they do have options for meat and fish lovers, their vegetarian and vegan delicacies stand out. Their healthy donuts, unforgettable toasts with sourdough bread, and bowls are all finger-licking good.

## Bululú
Now, let's explore international cuisine. Bululú brings the 'Venezuelan touch,' offering a menu that combines flavors and good prices, which has earned them a loyal clientele that comes back every week to taste their incredible patacones, arepas, watercress hummus, or the famous tower of eggplants. The restaurant is so successful that they are expanding, opening other Bululús in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (you will find them in Las Canteras and Triana). Enjoy!

## La Butaca de Betty
In the heart of Triana, a small restaurant stands out for its exquisite combination of ingredients, achieving a successful fusion of Eastern and Western gastronomy. At La Butaca de Betty, dishes are so delightful that you will often regret having ordered them to share and want them all to yourself. Tuna tartare with avocado, market ceviche, pasta ribbons with avocado and prawns, black pig ribs, Lumpiang... Let your imagination fly!

## Lucira Gastrobar
This restaurant in Las Palmas always conquers both heart and stomach. Founded on the dream of two young chefs, María Justo and Samuel Martín, this gastronomic oasis on Las Canteras beach offers their unique version of the most incredible bites they have tried during their travels around the world, as they proudly proclaim. Their menu features a spectacle of flavors, where gyoza, traditional Thai Tom Yum soup, are gratinated or turned into croquettes, among other surprises.

![lucira restaurante.webp](https://tusity-strapi-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/lucira_restaurante_f2d1dd0b89.webp)

Now that you know where to eat in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, which of these restaurants will you choose to let your taste buds enjoy like never before?

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The 5 Best Beaches of Gran Canaria - Get ready with your swimsuit, we're going on a tour of all kinds of beaches: for surfing, strolling,... Black or golden sandy beaches, family-friendly, touristy, with pristine bays, or even urban and wild.

The island of Gran Canaria has beaches for all tastes and all kinds of audiences.

What do you enjoy the most at the beach? Do you like sunbathing for hours? Do you prefer diving underwater and snorkeling? Or maybe you love strolling along the promenade at dawn or dusk?

Keep reading because we have prepared a list of the best beaches in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for you to explore them all.

### Las Canteras
Can an urban beach be a great beach? The answer, in the case of Las Palmas, is a resounding YES.

Las Canteras Beach is considered one of the best urban beaches not only on the island but in Europe as well. Did you know its name comes from the natural reef known as "La Barra de las Canteras"?

With over **3 kilometers in length**, there are plans and space for everyone. It's an ideal beach for sunbathing on a sun lounger, playing beach volleyball, strolling,...

At this beach with **a rich marine life**, adults can go snorkeling while children enjoy diving or playing in the kids' areas. It's a completely safe beach for the little ones because the natural reef acts as a breakwater, protecting the former stone quarry from high tides.

Moreover, at one end of Las Canteras, you can also surf. Are you ready to catch the best waves in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria? You can do it on your own or with OceanSide, the oldest surf school in the capital of Gran Canaria.

And if these options aren't enough, take advantage of the extensive **promenade of Las Canteras Beach** any time of the day. You can take a leisurely walk, go for a run, or simply sit at a restaurant or terrace to enjoy the incredible views and Canarian cuisine. You'll also find ice cream parlors and various shops along this avenue.

Lastly, it's worth mentioning that this **urban beach with fine golden sand** offers all kinds of basic amenities such as showers, lifeguards, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, etc.

Tusity WOW, Tusity COOL, or Tusity YEAH are all within 100 meters of Las Canteras Beach, making them the best apartments in Las Palmas for those who want to be close to the sea.

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### Playa del Inglés
It's one of the most sought-after beaches by tourists visiting the island of Gran Canaria. Located in the south, next to the Special Natural Reserve of the Maspalomas Dunes.

With its three kilometers of **white sandy beach and calm waters**, it's the perfect place for groups of friends, a day at the beach with your partner, or family tourism.

In the northern area, you'll find most hotels and apartments, bathrooms, beach bars, and areas for playing beach football or volleyball, etc. **The further south along this coast, the wilder the beach becomes**.

The main spots for surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and other water sports on Playa del Inglés are located to the south of the beach, as well as the naturist areas, delimited and marked with signs.

Why is it called Playa del Inglés?

Before it became a tourist area, this corner of Gran Canaria was used for agriculture. However, in the 1960s, apartments, hotels, and second homes were built to attract tourists. That's why it became popularly known as Playa del Inglés (English Beach).

Although many Britons visit this area of the Canary archipelago, it's also **a very popular beach among Germans, Irish, and the locals**.

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### Playa Anfi del Mar
You'd never guess at first glance that this white sandy beach is... artificial!

In the 1990s, a Norwegian entrepreneur had the idea of creating a beach in Gran Canaria to recreate the typical Caribbean paradisiacal beaches. For this, he brought tons of white sand from the Bahamas, while the palm trees and turquoise blue water were native to the island. And it was a great idea because today it's one of the best beaches of Gran Canaria!

Anfi del Mar Beach, located in the south of Gran Canaria, has a breakwater, which means that **the waters are calm for swimming**. It's an ideal setting for traveling with family or with small children or elderly people.

In addition to sunbathing and enjoying the good weather of the Canaries, you can also rent water skates here, or have a drink at a beach bar or café while enjoying the Caribbean-like views provided by this island.

### Playa Amadores
In the southwest of the island, also with calm and waveless waters for swimming in complete tranquility, you'll find Playa Amadores.

**With its white and golden sand, it's the ideal destination for a long day under the gentle sun of the Canaries** (don't forget to wear sunscreen!).

It's one of the quieter beaches on the island because **music and ball games are prohibited**, making it an ideal destination for those who come to the Canary Islands seeking tranquility.

Connected to Puerto Rico via the promenade, we invite you to take a walk along this beach and discover the entertainment, hotels, and apartments that surround it. It's also one of the best beaches of Gran Canaria in terms of amenities and quality.

Amadores has held the Blue Flag certification for almost 20 years, first receiving it in 2004. If you're the type who goes to the beach with just a bikini and towel, you can rent sun umbrellas and sun loungers here, or eat at one of the restaurants in the area.

By the way, it's **a very well-adapted beach for people with reduced mobility**, with walkways, amphibious chairs, and various facilities to facilitate bathing for this group.

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### Playa Güi Güi
In the ranking of the best beaches of Gran Canaria, we couldn't leave out one of the most exotic ones: Güi Güi Beach.

It's **one of the most popular and pristine beaches, but it's also a bit more difficult to reach** as it's far from tourist areas or other beaches, and it's impossible to reach by car.

To take a dip at Güi Güi Beach, you'll first have to take a small boat trip from Tasarte or walk from the village of Tasartico.

If you prefer walking, keep in mind that it's a hiking trail about 5 kilometers long with ups and downs, which will take you a couple of hours, so it's best to dedicate a whole day to this beach excursion.

Here you can enjoy the beach in **a virgin natural environment, surrounded by mountains and ravines**. Some people even decide to camp here to watch the sunset from this spectacular beach of Gran Canaria.

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These are the 5 best beaches of Gran Canaria. If you want to visit all of them during your vacation, the best option is to find accommodation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, to travel to any point of the archipelago.

At Tusity, we offer apartments with private bathroom and kitchen. Additionally, some of our apartments have large terraces with views to relax at the end of the day.

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Traveling and working at the same time is one of the most recurring desires in our times. However, from words to action, there's a long way to go, and to make this dream come true, many things need to be considered, as well as knowing the options we have to carry it out.

What is clear is that there is no magic or definitive formula, no manual that fits every person from any corner of the world.

But there are simple ways to do it, to change our lifestyle, which will allow us to travel and work at the same time without major complications, issues, or ties. And we'll talk about all of this in this post.

## A rising trend
Coworkation, digital nomads, productivity retreats... Traveling and working at the same time, depending on how it's done, goes by many names, but it all comes down to changing our lifestyle, temporarily moving to another place while we work online.

And all of this is possible thanks to hyperconnectivity, which has opened an unlimited world for us: the ability to work without being tied to a schedule and a physical office.

The possibility of working remotely with just an Internet connection is what's changing the way an entire generation lives: that of digital nomads.

They are the pioneers of those who work and travel at the same time, whether as backpackers, like little "Willy Fog," or simply as people who want to improve their quality of life and try new experiences by moving to another city for a certain period of time. And in that desire, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is leading the way globally.

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## Gran Canaria, among the best destinations for digital nomads
**Gran Canaria is one of the world's best destinations for digital nomads**.

According to the ratings given by the 80,000 users of Nomad List, the global reference platform, the island has reached the top spot in the ranking ahead of Budapest, Lisbon, Miami, Austin, Chiang Mai, Warsaw, Bangkok, or Sofia.

And you might wonder, why is Gran Canaria so famous in the world of digital nomads?

Because spending time working and living in **the best climate in the world without leaving Europe**, teleworking with sea views, close to lush nature, and with an average annual temperature of 23°C, are factors that clearly tilt the balance.

Furthermore, **the cost of living is low** compared to many other corners of the world, there is health and legal security, quality infrastructure, and, of course, a spectacular after-work scene where surfing, hiking, and international "tardeo" are part of everyday life.

And within that proposal, Las Palmas is the chosen place every year by thousands of digital nomads from all over the world who come to enjoy their own slice of paradise.

If you're already wondering what to do to live and work in Las Palmas for a while, here are all the answers.

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## Tips for traveling and working at the same time
We have all dreamed at least once in our lives of working remotely to travel the world. And while decades ago, this dream would have been considered crazy, today it's something incredibly simple thanks to technology and the Internet. Here are some tips to fulfill the dream of traveling and working at the same time.

### Choose a destination close to your usual place of residence
If you have decided to live the life of a digital nomad for the first time, a good option is to move to a country or city that is relatively close.

Do you live in Europe? Stay in Europe instead of flying to Asia! From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, you'll be close enough to home to return on a flight of just a few hours.

### Make an initial visit
You can read many posts about what it's like to live in a specific city. However, until you experience it firsthand, you won't know if you really like it. You have to feel it, try it, smell it, and enjoy it...

If you're not sure, make a quick visit for a few days or a week. If you like what you see, stay! Or return home, pack your suitcase with clothes for several months, grab your laptop... And come back!

### Investigate through social media groups and chats
Social networks like Facebook and Instagram are a great way to get firsthand information about the place you want to live in. There are all kinds of groups where you can ask any questions that come to mind or start getting to know people before arriving at your destination.

### Look for accommodation
If you're absolutely sure about your destination because you've already visited it before or it's your first time but you know you want to spend a long time there, it's time to look for accommodation!

In this regard, you have several options: arrive at your destination with an apartment already rented or go on an adventure and choose accommodation for a few days while looking for accommodation directly at your destination, door to door, seeing your potential accommodations in person.

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### Set up a workspace
Living and working might sound great, yes, but you still have to work your 8 hours a day, so it's better to do it in a comfortable space.

Choose an apartment with a large living room or a studio, or if you prefer, you can work from a coworking space. In any case, you need to work comfortably because there's no point in traveling to a new destination if you won't be able to work with everything you need.

With these tips and **basic recommendations on how to travel and work at the same time**, now is the time to choose your destination and... Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a great place for the life of a digital nomad.

Are you up for trying it?

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