Agüimes: 3 hikes to December, 53 places, 8 euros

Which hikes are on offer?

The municipal hiking programme in Agüimes ends 2026 with three routes. The first starts on Saturday, 31 October, in Fontanales and ends in Teror. The path leads via Las Troyanas and the Laguna de Valleseco and, according to the Ayuntamiento de Agüimes, is around 13 kilometres long.

The second hike begins on Saturday, 28 November, at the Pozos de Las Nieves. It ends in Tunte and runs via the Paso de La Plata. According to the municipal council, this route measures around 12 kilometres.

The programme closes on Saturday, 19 December, with a walk from Degollada de Tasarte to Mogán. The route leads via the Casas de Veneguera and also covers around 12 kilometres. The Ayuntamiento classifies all three routes as moderately difficult.

How and where do I sign up?

Registration is only possible in person at the Casa de la Cultura de Agüimes. According to the Ayuntamiento de Agüimes, sign-up hours are between 16:00 and 21:00.

The municipal council does not mention online registration or telephone booking in its notice. No registration deadline has been published either. Those interested should therefore contact the Casa de la Cultura early.

What does it cost and who can take part?

Participation in one of the guided hikes costs 8 euros per person. The Ayuntamiento de Agüimes gives this price in its announcement of 5 October 2026.

People over 18 may take part. Young people aged 16 and over can join if accompanied by a responsible adult. The municipal council does not mention any further restrictions or discounts.

What equipment is recommended?

For all three hikes, the Ayuntamiento de Agüimes recommends suitable footwear with wrinkle-free socks to avoid blisters, plus comfortable clothing, a hat and sun protection.

For changeable weather, the municipal council advises bringing a raincoat and a walking stick. The rucksack should contain enough drinks, easily portable and non-perishable food, a small first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone.

What is known about the routes?

The three routes lie in different natural areas of Gran Canaria. The first connects Fontanales with Teror and passes through the area of the Laguna de Valleseco. The second route runs from the Pozos de Las Nieves via the Paso de La Plata to Tunte.

The final hike leads from Degollada de Tasarte via the Casas de Veneguera to Mogán. According to the Ayuntamiento de Agüimes, all routes are between 12 and 13 kilometres long and classified as moderately difficult. The notice does not give exact meeting points or departure times.

What does this mean for residents and visitors?

For residents of the municipality of Agüimes and surrounding towns, the programme offers a low-cost way to discover guided walks in different landscapes of Gran Canaria.

For visitors and residents without Spanish, it is unclear whether the guided walks are multilingual. The Ayuntamiento notice does not mention any languages. Those interested should ask about this when registering at the Casa de la Cultura.

The Ayuntamiento de Agüimes has so far not published any information on transport, meeting points or departure times. It is also not clear from the notice whether registration for all three routes takes place at the same time or individually.

There is also no information on a possible waiting list if the 53 places per route are fully booked. Those interested should ask the Casa de la Cultura de Agüimes about any open questions.