Description

Valsequillo is a village in the middle of GranCanaria located in a fertile valley at an altitude of around 600 mabove sea level, surrounded by mountains that exceed altitudes of1600 m.
The volcanic nature of the island is evident in the rockyformations that emerge abruptly and in the subsidence of the landin the calderas. The entire district is dotted with surprisingformations of rocks that have developed over millions ofyears.
The relatively humid climate and the abundance of springs cover thedistrict of Valsequillo in green and dot the landscape with acolourful bloom from December to June, depending on the species.Hundreds of varieties of plants, many endemic to the CanaryIslands, are exclusive to the island and even to the district.Among them, the most striking for visitors is perhaps the bluetajinaste, whose colour contrasts with the yellow of the"bejeques", the "codesos" and the broom, the white of the whitebroom and "escobón" and the fruit trees in bloom, especially thewhite and pink of the almond trees in February. Among thevegetation, birds, lizards, amphibians, small mammals and manyinvertebrates strive. Regarding wildlife, a striking sight is theslow flight of the birds of prey, such as buzzards and kestrels,which always accompany visitors on the summits and often appearamong the vegetable gardens and houses.
And all this, the geology, flora, fauna ... is within reach throughpracticable walks that any healthy person can enjoy. On the otherhand, as they are arranged to include the most demanding ascents,even expert hikers will not be disappointed.
For all these reasons, Valsequillo is a paradise for hiking andother sports, such as mountain races, several of which are heldeach year, cycling, rock climbing, horse riding and all kinds ofoutdoor activities.
There are nine routes that can also be combined and connected withgreat island itineraries, covering the mountains surroundingValsequillo on three sides.
You can end your routes in the Old Quarters or in theneighbourhoods of Tenteniguada - Rincón, Las Vegas and San Roque -and enjoy their natural products: cheese, strawberries, honey,wine, almonds and excellent cuisine.

The App contains:

- Information from the municipality of Valsequillo
- 9 routes to enjoy hiking through extraordinary naturallandscapes, with individual record of each route, map withgeo-localized points and extensive photo gallery with more than 250photos.
- Catering establishments and cheese dairies guide, with itslocation on map to ensure you don´t miss a single bite.
- Extensive database with local flora and fauna.
- Useful telephone numbers with accommodation and emergencyservices.