A winding mountain road descending through the hills to the coast in Gran Canaria

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Gran Canaria

Mountain roads, volcanic climbs and Atlantic descents. Europe's premier cycling destination.

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Gran Canaria cycling

Europe's best cycling island

Gran Canaria is consistently ranked among Europe's top cycling destinations. Over 600km of tarmac road, from sea-level coastal routes to 1,900m mountain passes, all accessible within 30 minutes of our base.

Year-round 18–24°C, minimal wind at altitude, and light traffic outside summer make it ideal for serious training or exploratory riding. The Pico de las Nieves climb at 1,949m is one of the best hill climbs in Europe. Recovery days include optional guided hiking.

Led by our expert local guides, former Canarian cycling champions who have ridden every road on the island.

Aerial view of cyclists on a Gran Canaria mountain road

West coast road · Gran Canaria

600km of road

From sea-level coastal loops to 1,900m mountain passes. Every day a different route.

Year-round riding

18–24°C year-round. When British roads are frozen, Gran Canaria is prime for long days in the saddle.

Local knowledge

Our guides have ridden every road on the island. Routes built around the best climbing, descending and scenery.

Bike hire included

High-quality road bikes available. Bring your own pedals and shoes, we handle the rest.

Daily recovery

Sports massage, yoga and stretching sessions to keep you riding all week.

Cyclist nutrition

Calorie-dense breakfasts, ride snacks, electrolytes and recovery dinners built around Canarian food. Check available dates before they fill.

Cyclists riding the Gran Canaria coast road

Key climbs

Pico de las Nieves

Elevation

1,949m

Distance

22km

Grade

Expert

Views

Tenerife

Cruz de Tejeda

Elevation

1,490m

Distance

18km

Grade

Challenging

Views

Caldera

FAQ

Cycling retreat FAQs

What level of cyclist is Gran Canaria suitable for?›

Gran Canaria suits intermediate to advanced cyclists most. Our retreats are graded from Moderate (60–85km/day) to Expert (100–120km/day). We ask guests to be comfortable riding 50km with 1,000m elevation before joining a Challenging retreat.

Can I bring my own bike?›

Absolutely. We have a full bike workshop and wash station at Aguimes. We can advise on airline bike transport options.

Is Gran Canaria better than Tenerife for cycling?›

Gran Canaria offers more varied terrain in a smaller area, you can climb 1,900m and be back at the coast within a single day. Traffic is significantly lighter than Tenerife, especially off-season.

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