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Caldera de Bandama
4.8(263 reviews)
Caldera de Bandama
Walking through the volcanic rocks of Caldera de Bandama means touching Gran Canaria's geological history with your own hands. This imposing crater, over a thousand meters in diameter and nearly two hundred meters deep, rises between the municipalities of Santa Brígida, Telde, and Las Palmas, offering a visual and physical experience few natural spaces can match. Formed thousands of years ago after a violent eruption, the caldera displays steep walls that change color as the day progresses, with an interior where native vegetation reclaims ground after decades of agricultural use.
The circular route allows you to walk along the crater's edge and descend to its floor, crossing contrasts of reddish, ochre, and intense green tones. From Pico de Bandama, located next to the caldera, panoramic views stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the island's mountainous interior. The trail features sections with elevation changes, but its accessibility makes it perfect for those seeking to connect with the archipelago's volcanic origins without straying far from the capital.
This natural monument invites you to walk among what was once molten lava, observe nature reclaiming its space, and feel the magnitude of the forces that sculpted these islands.

