Barranco de Las Vacas

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Near Agüimes,discover abeautifulnatural gorge and canyon with red volcanic rock formations.
There is no shade on the route. Bring plenty of water.
As the gorge is close to a road (GC-550), you are likely to find many people at this site.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.37 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 748 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 738 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,818 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,079 ft
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View of the Canyon
Barranco de Las Vacas
Barranco de Las Vacas
Barranco de Las Vacas

Description of the walk

(S/E) Park near the farms on this small road.
You can also park in the small town of Agüimes (pronounced agouimé) with its charming central square, and start from there.
After about 100 metres north, take a yellow-marked path (S-40) on the left that climbs gently.
(1) Cross the road to rejoin the path a few metres further on. Then cross the road again to continue along the path. The slope is still gentle.
(2) Leave the path to cross the road (watch out for cars) and continue along the path a few metres further on (3) to descend into the gorge/canyon. There is no difficulty in following the path and the trail; you will go through a small tunnel to reach the red rock formations.
From there, you can go about a hundred metres further before turning back.
(4) You have two choices: take the path on the left to quickly climb back up to the road (my route) or retrace your steps.
(5) Make a small detour by climbing over a low wall and walking 60 metres due east to find a wide path that continues to descend gently.

(6) Enjoy the beautiful view of the troglodyte caves before returning to the path you took on the way up.

(S/E) Return to the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,083 ft - Path
  2. 1 : mi 1.12 - alt. 1,473 ft - Crossing the road
  3. 2 : mi 1.71 - alt. 1,663 ft - Road
  4. 3 : mi 1.78 - alt. 1,703 ft - Path
  5. 4 : mi 2.17 - alt. 1,745 ft - Path
  6. 5 : mi 2.41 - alt. 1,663 ft - Path
  7. 6 : mi 3.17 - alt. 1,509 ft - Beautiful view of cave dwellings
  8. S/E : mi 4.37 - alt. 1,083 ft - Path

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 1 review
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
patriciamorin
patriciamorin

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route that avoids the main roads to reach the busy Barranco de las Vacas

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