Gran Canaria - Great winter destination

The Vertical-Life Gran Canaria App features over 1,200 climbing routes across various crags scattered around the island. With winter temperatures rarely falling below 18°C, high-quality basalt rock, well-maintained bolts, and crags that are mostly easy to access, Gran Canaria is an ideal winter climbing destination. The island also offers more than 500 bouldering problems and ample opportunities for exploration on rest days.

Given these advantages, it’s surprising that Gran Canaria isn’t a more popular climbing spot, with under 13,000 recorded ascents in the Vertical-Life database. This may be due to the lack of an international climbing festival or the limited number of challenging routes that attract media attention, as most routes are graded between 6a and 7a. Additionally, the crags are somewhat remote, often requiring a 45-minute drive, and there’s no centralized climbing hub with lodging etc.