Description
Difficulty Level
This trek is specially made if you like a bit of a tough trip with not too many altimeters!
Westside Story: Trekking Along the West Coast of Gran Canaria
The Westside Story is an 8-day trekking holiday along the western coast of Gran Canaria. You hike from Saucillo near San Pedro to Agaete and continue through Tamadaba, El Risco and La Aldea before heading south. The trek ends in the charming coastal town of Puerto de Mogán.
This trek is ideal for hikers who enjoy a challenging walking holiday but prefer not to tackle large elevation changes every day. The route follows the western side of the island and combines mountain landscapes, coastal paths, palm trees, small villages and views over the Atlantic Ocean.
The trek starts at Saucillo, near San Pedro. From here you hike towards Agaete, followed by the route through the Tamadaba nature area. This section ends in El Risco, where you have time to visit **Charco Azul**, a natural area with pools and a waterfall where, depending on the conditions, you can swim and relax.
From El Risco, you continue towards La Aldea de San Nicolás, one of the most remote places on Gran Canaria. The final hiking days take you further south. From La Aldea, you continue towards Mogán, with the trek ending on the coast in Puerto de Mogán.
What makes the Westside Story so special?
✅ Hiking along the west coast: discover one of the quieter and less-developed parts of Gran Canaria, from the northwest to Puerto de Mogán.
✅ Saucillo to Agaete: start in the northwest and hike via San Pedro to the characteristic town of Agaete.
✅ Tamadaba nature area: trek through one of Gran Canaria’s most important natural areas, with mountains, pine forests and ocean views.
✅ Charco Azul: during your rest day, take time to visit these natural pools and the waterfall near El Risco.
✅ From La Aldea to Mogán: follow the western side of the island southwards towards the sunnier south coast.
✅ Challenging hiking without extreme elevation changes: a rewarding trek for hikers who enjoy longer days but prefer not to tackle continuous steep climbs and descents.
Hiking level
The Westside Story is a challenging hiking holiday, with several long hiking days. The route includes elevation changes, but does not have the succession of demanding climbs found on some other trekking routes on Gran Canaria.
A good level of fitness and experience with longer hikes is important. This trek is particularly suitable for hikers who enjoy a physically demanding route but prefer a more balanced combination of walking distance and elevation gain.
Included in this hiking holiday
✓ 8-day individual trekking holiday
✓ Overnight stays in 5 carefully selected accommodations
✓ Luggage transfer between accommodations
✓ Transfer from the airport to the starting point
✓ All necessary passenger transfers during the hiking holiday
✓ Visit to Charco Azul during the rest day
✓ Detailed Canary-Hiking travel information and practical itinerary
✓ Access to the Canary-Hiking Travel App with daily programmes, routes, GPX files and accommodation information
✓ 1 month of free use of the Komoot app from the start of your trip
- Prices are based on 2 persons
- Special views
- Beautifully rough coastline
- Coordinated walking days
- Little tourism
- Special overnight stays
- 5 walking days
- Extra walking day to Charco Azul
1| Arrival in Las Palmas
On arrival at the airport you will be transferred to your accommodation in a rural area. This one is with breakfast.
2| Saucillo to Puerto las Nieves
You wake up surrounded by beautiful green valleys and impressive mountains. Along the way, you will pass through Valle de Agaete, known for its fertile soil and lush vegetation. This walk ends in the charming little town of Agaete with its natural sea baths. You spend the night in a wonderful hotel with breakfast.
Distance: 17 km
Height difference: +360 up / -1230 down
3| Puerto las Nieves to El Risco
During this stage you walk up along the beach of Guayedra. The valley of Guaedra is formed by a series of small ravines with impressive steep cliffs that make a U-shape until they reach the sea. A beautiful piece of nature along the west coast of Gran Canaria where you eventually arrive at your accommodation in the small town of El Risco. You stay in a nice B&B with breakfast
Distance: 16,5 km
Height difference: +1260 up / -1200 down
4| Day off
On your day off there is the possibility to walk to Charco Azul. A popular area with a series of natural pools that are great for swimming.
5| El Risco to La Aldea
You pass breathtaking cliffs, deep ravines. The panoramic views are truly stunning. During the walk you will encounter various native plants and animals. You may even spot one of the rare bird species. Eventually you arrive in a wonderful hotel with breakfast and swimming pool.
Distance: 15 km
Height difference: +780 up / -680 down
6| South towards Mogán
From La Aldea you will continue through charming villages, terraced fields and sleepy hamlets. You will pass ancient water channels known as “acequias” that provide irrigation in the region. This stage is the longest with the most altimeters. Leave on time! Mogán is today’s destination. It is a charming picturesque mountain village with cozy restaurants and bars where you can enjoy the local dishes.
Distance: 21 km
Height difference: +1060 up / -870 down
7| Little Venice
The last kilometers of walking have arrived. Your way winds up and down to the coast to eventually end up in the nice coastal town of Puerto Mogán. As you descend further, the landscape gradually becomes more Mediterranean. This part of the walk offers spectacular views of the coast of Puerto Mogán. Your 90 km journey is over.
Distance: 13 km
Height difference: +530 up / -790 down
8| Departure
Unfortunately, everything comes to an end. We take you to the airport with our transfer to return to the Netherlands satisfied.
Inclusive
- Travel time: 8 days
- 5 hiking days
- return Transfer airport to and from Accommodation
- Luggage transport
- Hiking trails with GPX
- Extra hiking day(s)
- Nice combinations of accommodations with breakfast
- Travel guarantee STO
- Acces to our travel app
Exclusive
- Outward and return journey
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- All meals and drinks except breakfast
- Booking costs
- Possible single room supplement
- Transfers outside the program
Our special accommodations
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Distance
90 km
Difficulty
Medium/Heavy
Up
2820 m.
Down
3710 m.












































