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The Top 20 Gorges in the Canary Islands

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Canary Islands. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Canary Islands.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

Arure Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall (approx.15m) and hollowed out stone. Also worth a trip in hot weather, as the path runs in the shade and you always follow the watercourse (cooling off included).

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Ermita de la Peña

It makes sense to be on tour early in the morning... from 10-11 a.m. it quickly gets exhausting... think of sun protection, drinking... and from me to the dam with …

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Cubo de la Galga Gorge

From the actual trail, turn right down a few meters into a narrow canyon (4m). Attention it is very slippery! Arriving at the bottom of the canyon, you can see a picture like in the jungle ...

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Masca Village

To get to Masca, you first have to climb a good 700 meters from the sea, because the place is located in the Teno mountains. In the meantime, this can …

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Presa de las Peñitas Dam

It's bone dry in front of the dam wall... behind it, in a couple of natural stone pools, there's cloudy pool broth... the goats have had enough

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Large Waterfall

At the end of the path is this impressive waterfall. There are several giant rocks where you can sit and admire their beauty. It really is a magical environment that …

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Barranco de las Angustias Gorge

This natural space, at the foot of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park, is formed after the union of the two permanent streams that emerge from the caldera. It is …

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Barranco de Ruiz Trail

The climb starts at the TF5 just off Titsia bus stop 363 and should take place in the morning to enjoy the sun. In the afternoon it is shaded.

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Waterfall in Barranco de Las Angustias

We walked the red route to the waterfall at the beginning of November 2023. There was a lot of water and we balanced from stone to stone so as not …

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Barranco de las Vacas

Barranco de las Vacas is known for its colorful layers of tuff. The rock of the gorge, like everything in Gran Canaria, is of volcanic origin.

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Canary Islands

Arure Waterfall

Ermita de la Peña

Cubo de la Galga Gorge

Masca Village

Presa de las Peñitas Dam

Large Waterfall

Barranco de las Angustias Gorge

Barranco de Ruiz Trail

Waterfall in Barranco de Las Angustias

Barranco de las Vacas

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