Bandama Ridge Trail – View of Pico de Bandama loop from Pico de Bandama

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Bandama Ridge Trail – View of Pico de Bandama loop from Pico de Bandama

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Bandama Ridge Trail – View of Pico de Bandama loop from Pico de Bandama

02:04

5.75km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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743 m

View of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the Valley

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1.60 km

Bandama Natural Monument viewpoint

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The Bandama Natural Park (Spanish: Monumento Natural de Bandama) is a protected landscape area in the northeast of the island of Gran Canaria, in the Spanish province of Las Palmas. It consists of two clearly defined units: the mountain peak Pico de Bandama and the Caldera de Bandama.

The name Bandama is not of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Flemish trader Daniel Van Damme, who ran a very successful winery in the Caldera in the 16th century. This man's will is the first written documentation of viticulture in this area of the island. The wine presses, which are still partially preserved today, and the associated fermentation tanks (lagares), in which the grapes were mashed, are among the oldest of their kind on Gran Canaria.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Bandama

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3.03 km

Bandama Ridge Trail

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Walking shoes with good grip are recommended, sneakers will not get you there. Many areas with loose gravel where you can easily slide. Some tough climbs/descendants.

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3.18 km

Pico de Bandama Ridge Trail

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The Bandama Natural Park (Spanish: Monumento Natural de Bandama) is a protected landscape area in the northeast of the island of Gran Canaria, in the Spanish province of Las Palmas. It consists of two clearly defined units: the mountain peak Pico de Bandama and the Caldera de Bandama.

The name Bandama is not of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Flemish trader Daniel Van Damme, who ran a very successful winery in the Caldera in the 16th century. This man's will is the first written documentation of viticulture in this area of the island. The wine presses, which are still partially preserved today, and the associated fermentation tanks (lagares), in which the grapes were mashed, are among the oldest of their kind in Gran Canaria.

Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Bandama

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3.35 km

View of Pico de Bandama

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The Bandama Nature Park (Spanish: Monumento Natural de Bandama) is a protected landscape area in the northeast of the island of Gran Canaria, in the Spanish province of Las Palmas. It consists of two clearly defined units: the mountain peak Pico de Bandama and the Caldera de Bandama.

Origin of the name:
The name Bandama is not of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Flemish merchant Daniel Van Damme, who ran a very successful winery in the Caldera in the 16th century. This man's will is the first written documentation of winegrowing in this area of the island. The wine presses, some of which are still preserved today, and the associated fermentation tanks (lagares), in which the grapes were mashed, are among the oldest of their kind on Gran Canaria.
Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Bandama

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3.65 km

View of the Caldera de Bandama

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The Bandama Natural Park (Spanish: Monumento Natural de Bandama) is a protected landscape area in the northeast of the island of Gran Canaria, in the Spanish province of Las Palmas. It consists of two clearly defined units: the mountain peak Pico de Bandama and the Caldera de Bandama.

Origin of name:
The name Bandama is not of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Flemish trader Daniel Van Damme, who ran a very successful winery in the Caldera in the 16th century. This man's will is the first written documentation of viticulture in this area of the island. The wine presses, which are still partially preserved today, and the associated fermentation tanks (lagares), in which the grapes were mashed, are among the oldest of their kind in Gran Canaria.
Source: de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturpark_Bandama

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4.21 km

Viewpoint

4.71 km

Trailhead for the Caldera de Bandama Circular Trail

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Some slopes are very very steep, and the ground can be slippery. This is a very beautiful place with magnificent landscapes.

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5.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

2.26 km

569 m

349 m

129 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.41 km

349 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

October 22, 2022,Rund um Caldera Bandama – Gratwanderweg Runde von Los Hoyos

This tour is beautiful. We'd do it all over again. It was great, warm air from the outside, cool air from the inside of the Grater and of course a great view.

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March 2, 2024,🇪🇸 GC - Rund um den Vulkankrater Bandama

Great tour around the caldera of Bandama volcano. At the beginning of the tour there is also the worthwhile short climb over the road to the top of the volcanic cone (Pico Bandama), which is rewarded with great views, for example to Las Palmas and the sea.
Even if the sun was only visible for a short time, it was …

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November 17, 2025,Caldera de Bandama Wanderung am Kraterrand

The hike around the Bandama volcanic crater offers fantastic views from Las Palmas' seaport all the way to the airport. The crater itself is less appealing because it's windless and has sparse vegetation. However, the 240-meter descent is definitely worthwhile for those with more geological knowledge than myself. I can recommend the charming little restaurant Tasca la Caldera on the …

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February 7, 2022,Rund um Caldera Bandama – Gratwanderweg ab Pico de Bandamas

We are volcano friends and like to hike around and on their caldera. Be it in Sicily, Italy, La Palma or today on Gran Cañaría. The path surprised us with great views of all 360 degree angles of the caldera and the rock massifs opposite. The path is difficult because the fine, loose scree has to be taken two steps …

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March 3, 2022,Gran Canaria Rund um den Bandama Krater

A very scenic round around the crater

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February 8, 2025,Kammwanderung - Caldera de Bandama – Blick in den Krater Runde von Los Hoyos

We made a quick trip around the crater of the volcano, as it was unfortunately very overcast today. So we saved ourselves the trip down into the crater and took the bus to La Palma.

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April 29, 2023,Gran Canaria - Rund um den Bandama

A tightrope walk around a crater with good views.

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February 8, 2026,Rund um Caldera de Bandama

The Bandama crater provides an interesting example of the most recent volcanic activity on Gran Canaria, which ended around 1800 years ago. A circular path around the crater is approximately 3.5 km long. The valley floor lies 200 m below, where until recently Señor Agustín, a hermit, lived in paradisiacal seclusion.

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