Waterfall Hiking with GC Active Tour in Maspalomas

Located on Gran Canaria’s sun-drenched southern tip, Maspalomas offers more than golden dunes and coastal views. GC Active Tour invites hikers to venture beyond the beaches into the island’s diverse microclimate on the Cascadas Mágicas hiking trip. This eight-hour trek cuts through volcanic terrain, revealing a side of Gran Canaria marked by lush flora and hidden waterfalls—a refreshing contrast to its otherwise arid south. The journey is led by a certified mountain guide, ensuring safe passage through trails that trace the island’s unique geological features formed by ancient volcanic activity and millennia of erosion.

Participants hike amid Canary Island pine trees, dragon trees, and endemic laurel species, soaking in a landscape sculpted by nature’s force and time. The centerpiece of the trip is a series of waterfalls that appear almost magically after brief rainfalls, cascading through narrow ravines carved from basalt and volcanic rock. These falls serve not only as stunning photo points but as reminders of Gran Canaria’s often overlooked ecological variety.

At day’s end, GC Active Tour emphasizes local culture and recovery with a stop at a traditional Canarian bar. Here, hikers enjoy authentic dishes like papas arrugadas and mojo sauce, grounding the outdoor adventure in the island’s culinary roots. This blend of nature, geology, and cultural immersion makes Cascadas Mágicas a standout for travelers wanting to move beyond the typical tourist paths.

GC Active Tour’s commitment to guided, environmentally respectful hiking opens a window into the wild heart of Gran Canaria, adding depth to a visit driven by adventure and discovery. This trip offers both challenge and reward, introducing outdoor enthusiasts to the island’s hidden waterfalls and the rugged beauty of its volcanic landscapes in a way few other local outfitters do.