As of February 3, 2025, new regulations for visiting Roque Nublo come into force, establishing a system of mandatory reservations during peak times. This measure seeks to preserve the natural environment, reduce visitor overcrowding and improve the experience of those who access this protected area.
Visitors can reserve their time slot through the official website GranCanariaSenderos.com, ensuring access during the first weeks of February. Access control will be applied exclusively during peak times, allowing for a safer, more organized and environmentally friendly visit.
The measure seeks to prevent overcrowding and regulate the number of visitors simultaneously accessing the Roque Nublo trail, thus ensuring greater conservation of this protected natural area.
Elimination of parking in Degollada de Goleta and new transport options
In order to reduce vehicle congestion in the area, the Degollada de Goleta car park has been removed, turning it into an exclusive bus stop. The new car parks are located in Cruz de Los Llanos and the town centre of Tejeda.
To facilitate access, a circular route has been implemented. buses operated by Global, with stops at the following points:
. tejeda
. Cross of Tejeda
. Degollada de Becerra Interpretation Centre
. Cross of the Plains
. Degollada de Goleta (Access to Roque Nublo)
. Ayacata
In addition, this line will have several daily connections with the Maspalomas Lighthouse, offering visitors a more sustainable public transport alternative to access Roque Nublo and other points of interest at the summit of Gran Canaria.
Who will not need a reservation to access Roque Nublo
Residents of Tejeda and Artenara will be able to access without prior reservation.
Hikers arriving on foot from alternative routes will not be subject to the regulations.
Visitors outside peak hours may enter freely.
Educational centres and active tourism companies will have special conditions.
Objectives of the new regulations
Reduce vehicle traffic in an area of high ecological value.
Protect the Roque Nublo ecosystem, avoiding overcrowding.
Improve the tourist experience, offering a more orderly and safe visit.
Promote the use of public transport, encouraging more sustainable tourism.
Roque Nublo, a symbol of Gran Canaria and declared a Natural Monument, receives thousands of visitors every year. These measures aim to guarantee its preservation and offer more responsible and planned access.
For more information and reservations, interested parties can access GranCanariaSenderos.com.
