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El Risco

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El Risco

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El Risco

Recommended by 56 hikers out of 58

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Location: Agaete, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Charco Azul – Charco Azul Waterfall loop from El Risco

2.96km

00:56

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Charco Azul Waterfall – Charco Azul loop from El Risco

9.99km

04:16

650m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Mount Teide – El Risco loop from El Risco

12.9km

05:32

930m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Rücksicht2020

October 31, 2025

The ravine is fantastic. The first two-thirds of the path are relatively easy to walk. To reach the pool at the end, there are some rocky sections to navigate. Those wearing sneakers or flip-flops are advised against attempting the final stretch.

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Marcus

December 28, 2023

The small town of El Risco lies between the mountains and the sea in the west of Gran Canaria at around 150 meters above sea level, surrounded by impressive rock massifs. El Risco is home to 300 residents and has a shop and a bar. There is a bus connection to Las Palmas. The natural stone bay Playa el Risco is ideal for swimming and fishing, but can only be reached on foot or by off-road vehicle. About 2 kilometers from El Risco is Playa de Guayedra, an almost 100 meter long dark pebble beach that is one of the rare bathing opportunities in the northwest.

Source: travelio.de/reiseziel/europa/spanien/gran-canaria/urlaubsorte-gran-canaria/el-risco

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Christine🔹

March 3, 2023

At the bottom of the thoroughfare there's a small car park, then go up the stairs to the left at the (recommended) bar and continue up through the village. After a few hundred meters you will find the start of the hike to the waterfalls.

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Location: Agaete, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Charco Azul – Charco Azul Waterfall loop from El Risco

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3. View of Mount Teide – El Risco loop from El Risco

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