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Climbing and ravines

 

In the Canary Islands everything is exceptional; it is the holiday destination which lets you escape the conventional and experience extreme sensations in the open air. The great weather conditions in the Canaries and the endless sunshine cast a spell on nature to offer you fantastic days spent climbing and exploring ravines.

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The volcanic origins of the Canaries are the reason why these spectacular mountains, rocks and ravines face you and challenge you to test your skills at mountain climbing. The Canary Islands, extreme nature.

Risk is something you can’t resist, as you know that every time you face up to it, you are rewarded by powerful emotions and the sense of having triumphed over what seemed to be impossible. Here in the Canary Islands we understand your desire to overcome challenges very well, and we propose a test of your physical and mental strength, by experiencing mountain climbing and ravine climbing in the demanding volcanic landscapes.

Your physical fitness and your skill as a climber are the keys to decide at what level you want to try out these activities. If you have been climbing for a relatively short time, you will find simple walls in the Canaries where you can improve your technique under the supervision of a professional guide.

If, on the other hand, you are an experienced climber, then don’t hesitate, as you can choose where you would like to start. The mountains of the Canaries offer you impressive challenges in the shape of enormous natural walls, mountains, rock faces or ravines. The volcanic origin of the islands means the archipelago is a unique setting in Europe for rock climbing. Here you will find thousands sport-climbing routes, both classic and artificial, spread across the seven islands, as well as a huge range of rock formations of all sizes and shapes, to satisfy all tastes.

In the Canaries there are many schools and associations for these sports where you are guaranteed to find colleagues who you can climb with, or who want to explore ravines, as well as excellent guides and instructors. Another great advantage offered by the Canaries for those who want to enjoy these sports is the excellent weather in the islands, which is an important factor that makes conditions for climbing or ravine descents safer, and in particular, means that you can do these sports at any time of the year.