CAMINO DE GRAN CANARIA
- November 2025 -
15th Oct 2025
What is the Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria
The Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria is a unique, officially recognised Camino route located not in mainland Spain, but on the volcanic island of Gran Canaria. It links the island’s warm southern coast with its cooler, greener north, crossing rugged mountains and historic villages along the way.
4th Nov 2025
Back to the Pilgrim Life
A very early start - even earlier than our Camino mornings. Alarm at 4:00 am, in the car by 4:30. An uneventful drive to the airport and a short flight to Gatwick, which I slept through.
5th Nov 2025
Maspalomas
Gaby shot out the door for an early beach walk while I demonstrated my commitment to horizontal living. By the time she got back, I’d heroically made it out of bed and we had breakfast before catching the 8:56 bus to El Faro — the lighthouse.
6th Nov 2025
Day 1 - Faro de Maspalomas to Tunte
A long, hot day. We were genuinely surprised to see the forest alert downgraded to green — and updated before 7 a.m., which must be some kind of Canarian administrative miracle.
7th Nov 2025
Day 2 - Tunte to Cruz de Tejeda
A quiet night, and although we woke early, there was no need to hurry. Just before 8 a.m. we walked to the bakery for breakfast and some bread for lunch, then took it back to the room to eat in peace.
8th Nov 2025
Day 3 - Cruz de Tejeda to Gáldar
We woke to a cold, windy, rainy start — the kind of weather that makes you double-check whether you’ve accidentally booked a winter holiday by mistake. Visibility was poor, but the pine trees still looked great as we began the initial ascent out of the village.
9th Nov 2025
Gáldar to Las Palmas
From our apartment in Gáldar we walked the 2 km to the sea pools. The pools were very slippery and full of fish. Gaby went for a swim while I stayed dry, then we sheltered briefly from a heavy rain shower before heading back.
10th Nov 2025
Las Palmas
Birthday swim. At 8:30 we both went into the sea - my only swim of the entire trip. Back at the apartment for a quick shower, then coffee and cakes to properly mark the occasion.
11th Nov 2025
Going Home
Gaby went for an early morning 1.5 km walk and swim while I remained committed to bed. Back at the apartment we showered, then had coffee and cakes to start the day properly.