Scented Slopes & Mountain Lakes

Gran Canaria - a world within an isle

Holiday information

Nights: 7
Grade: 2 & 3 (flexible options)
Terrain: pine forests, ravines, mountain paths, palm groves
Hotels: two rural hotels
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 picnics

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About Gran Canaria >For an island measuring barely 50km in diameter, Gran Canaria is astonishingly varied in its landscapes, and this variety is matched in its flora and fauna. In the 14 million years since it rose from the ocean (during which time it has never been connected to a continental land mass) an incredible number of endemic species has evolved: 95 of the 600 plant species are unique to Gran Canaria, and a further 101 grow only on the Canary Islands. Furthermore, all the native terrestrial reptiles are endemic to the archipelago, earning a large part of the island UNESCO biosphere status. Perhaps unsurprisingly given its position just 208km off the African coast, Gran Canaria’s traditional gastronomy is closer to African cuisine than Spanish. Fresh fish such as sama frita con mojo verde (fried bass in a garlic and coriander sauce) features widely on menus, as do rabbit and goat, as well as the fruit – bananas, mangos, papayas, guavas – that grows all year round in the eternal spring climate.

self-guided, twin-centre walk
atmospheric colonial-style hotels
flexible choice of walks, including some thrilling mountain routes
dramatic landscapes
hire car included

The rich diversity of a whole continent seems contained within the island of Gran Canaria. Like a great wheel, rugged ridges and deep ravines are carved outwards from the island’s mountainous hub to the coast, and their volcanic landscape offers striking contrasts. The result is that you can almost choose a different landscape to explore each day. In clear weather, when panoramic views stretch to Tenerife’s towering El Teide 70 miles away, choose the north-facing valleys – emerald with pine and chestnut groves, they are richly clothed in aromatic shrubs from sage to sea lavender to golden artemisia.

Nothing quite beats the sound of the breeze sighing through the pine trees, as you gaze towards the glittering coast thousands of feet below.

When the clouds rest upon the highest mountain ridges, skirt them southwards to follow the blue skies, and discover fascinating scenery as craggy as America’s mid-west, where sun-baked slopes are brightened with palm groves, mountain lakes and swathes of cacti. The white houses of remote villages dot the hillsides, and your hire car gives you the freedom to roam at will, with the views from the precipitous mountain passes providing thrills all of their own!

Average Temperatures
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Tenerife & El Teide
A true walkers' paradise, from amazing Anaga to dramatic Guerges.
Beneath Djebel Toubkal
Discover the real Morocco from riad to Berber house.
The Grazalema Sierra
Rugged mountains hide an array of flora and fauna.
Hidden Gem of the Canaries
Exhilarating paths and rewarding views await on La Gomera.
Western Sicily's Highlights
Marvel at the spectacular views and wildlife.

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Scented Slopes & Mountain Lakes

Call Inntravel on
01653 617001