Gran Canaria - west of the island

Following the GC-200 road, cut into the valley with the village of Mogán, we ascend from the south coast to the north.

The sharp bends of the mountain road offer nice views of the rocky formations, sometimes in various colors.

Before descending to the west coast, there is a view of the most remote city on the island of Gran Canaria. The northern part of Tenerife is looming on the horizon.

Before Aldea de San Nicolás, we turn left and visit the Cactualdea cactus park.

The park has really diverse vegetation.

The city is surrounded by a wall of mountains.

Follow the GC-200 road to the Atlantic coast. There is a nice pebble beach.

Following the GC-2 road, we copy the west coast of the island. Views of the mountainous volcanic landscape with the Atlantic open up in several places.

Below us are the steep cliffs and the city of Agaete.

From the coastal town of Agaete, turn right onto a narrow road that slowly ascends the SE towards the mountains.

The road ends in Berrazales. From here, it is a good starting point for hiking in the surrounding valleys, surrounded by the steep slopes of the volcanic mountains.

We get to the winery before Berrazales, when in San Pedro we turn right onto a very narrow road. We find not only vines but also various exotic fruits.

This is followed by a tour of the winery, an explanation of the local vine varieties and a tasting. The famous British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking allegedly drank the local wine.