5 Via Ferrata Days in Gran Canaria Worth a Morning

1.Guided Via Ferrata Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $82Our pick

Follow a guided via ferrata above Bahía Feliz, with a hike, fixed cables and footholds, a suspension bridge, and a swing inside a cave. Guides such as Jose and Jorge explain the safety system and share local nature and history. No climbing experience is required, but you should be fit enough for a demanding four-hour outing.

“The experience was amazing. Then guides were very friendly & we felt very safe the whole time. They take photos & videos the whole time which is amazing to look back on. Highly recommend. The views were breathtaking. All round brilliant experience. 10/10”

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2.Via Ferrata in Gran Canaria. Vertical adventure park. Small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Best value

Meet your guide at Bahia Feliz for a safety briefing, then walk about 30 minutes to a medium-level via ferrata above the coast. Use fixed cables and climbing gear to tackle rocky sections, a rope bridge, a swing and a volcanic tunnel. Guides such as Maria, Jardel, Ari and Juan lead small groups of up to 10.

“What a fab experience with Ari. 3 of us did the course, with a 30 min walk in from the car park meet up. Good variety of routes, up to K3+ which was perfect for us beginners. Loved the rope bridge, swing and volcanic tunnel too”

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3.Climbing + Zipline + Via Ferrata + Cave. Adventure route in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

At Mirador de Las Tederas, a guide leads you through a short hike, rock climbing at different difficulty levels, a via ferrata, a volcanic-tube cave and a 50-meter zipline. The four-hour outing is capped at eight people and includes a helmet, harness, snacks and photos. Pickup is available only with the PREMIUM option.

“We had a wonderful day with a great guide. She explained everything well and patiently, sharing various stories about the area. The climbing was a bit nerve-wracking at times, but I received excellent support. Thanks so much, Ari, for today.”

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4.Top Vía Ferrata for Beginners in Gran Canaria ツ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours on a guided via ferrata at a secret spot in Gran Canaria. An AEGM/UIMLA-recognized mountain guide supplies your harness, helmet, gloves, carabiners, and other safety gear. The activity is open to beginners who are fit and comfortable with heights, and includes photos, insurance, and pickup from selected resort areas.

“Iets totaal nieuws,spannend Goede begeleiding Je mag geen hoogtevrees hebben Gaan het zeker nogeens doen! Unieke ervaring”

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5.Las Palmas: Coastering, Via Ferrata, Water Jumping & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Start at Playa Medio Almud and walk about 20 minutes to the coast, then spend two to three hours moving between sea and cliff on foot and in the water. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide provides safety gear and photos. Try the via ferrata, bridge, abseil, snorkeling and jumps, or skip any challenge.

“Very versatile, good fun & action but always feeling safe and great to learn a bit about the coast. The team was incredibly friendly”

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