View of Caldera de Bandama – Bandama Caldera loop from Pico de Bandama

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View of Caldera de Bandama – Bandama Caldera loop from Pico de Bandama

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View of Caldera de Bandama – Bandama Caldera loop from Pico de Bandama

01:44

4.96km

270m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

View of Caldera de Bandama

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It should be noted that access to the caldera is only available from 8am to 5pm.

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1.90 km

Caldera Bottom

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Nice vegetation down there. I was amazed at how green it is in the crater.

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1.97 km

Historic winery and wine press in the Caldera de Bandama

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The old buildings were said to have been built by a Dutch hermit in the 16th century. An old wood press was probably used to make olive oil.

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1.99 km

Old Wine Press at Abandoned Farmstead

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massive old simple device

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2.00 km

Bandama Caldera

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Probably the most recognizable caldera of Gran Canaria. Here the volcanic past is still almost noticeable. At the top of the entrance there are descriptive information boards about the origin. …

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2.32 km

Caldera de Bandama Crater Walk

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After the end point of the walk do not immediately go back up. Walk right past the finca and then immediately left in the direction of another abandoned house.
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2.38 km

Shaded Rest Area with Stone Floor

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Nice rest area

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4.12 km

Los Geranios and Tasca La Caldera

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At the bus stop there are two small village pubs that are rated very well on Google Maps (4.6 out of 5 possible points each). We were in Los Geranios …

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4.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

1.77 km

239 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

1.78 km

227 m

Elevation

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Thursday 29 October

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Comments

November 23, 2023,Caldera Bandama Gran Canaria – Caldera de Bandama Runde von Urbanización Los Toscanes

Nice tour into the volcano. Sturdy shoes are mandatory as the surface is very loose and there is a lot of slipping. Otherwise, bring plenty of water with you to avoid dehydration in the heat.

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February 6, 2025,Wanderung in der Caldera unterhalb des Pico de Bandama

Unfortunately, Komot did not record the return trip.

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March 27, 2025,Las Palmas und der Bandama Krater

Today's city and hiking tour took us to Las Palmas and the Bandama Crater.
In Las Palmas, we visited the market hall where we were offered many delicacies 😋.
The Bandama Crater, where we hiked, is located in the northeast of Gran Canaria. The crater is about 200 m deep and has a diameter of over 1100 m.
About five …

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October 16, 2022,Vulkan innen Tour – Caldera de Bandama Runde von Urbanización Los Toscanes

So I wouldn't call it an easy tour. It was very tiring. Non-slip shoes are recommended.

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September 30, 2022,Vulkan innen Tour – Caldera de Bandama Runde von Urbanización Los Toscanes

It is NOT suitable for beginners and people afraid of heights. Good conditions are a prerequisite, the path is very steep in parts.

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November 12, 2024,Abstieg in den Bandama Krater

The first few meters of the path are covered with stone slabs, then it continues downhill on loose, sometimes slippery ground. No places to stop for refreshments.

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February 26, 2022,GC: Runde im Vulkankrater Bandama (63) ☁️🌧, (GRAN CANARIA)

Today a visit to the north of GC. We even had rain here. But that didn't stop us from going on this hike. The inside of the crater is just beautiful!!

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January 12, 2025,Wanderung Vulkankrater Bandama mit den Höhlen der Guanchen

The volcanic crater Bandama has a diameter of 1100m and is almost 200m deep. It is the only inhabited crater (caldera) in Gran Canaria and has a diverse vegetation. In addition to various types of palm trees, there are orange and fig trees. Even vines thrive on the black volcanic soil. Another special feature are the caves of the Guanches …

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