Gran Canaria: The Side Tourists NEVER See

Most people head left out of the airport straight to the all-inclusive resorts - we turned right. When you think of a holiday to Gran Canaria, you probably picture long sandy beaches, cheap drinks, and packed resorts. But hidden in the heart of the island is a side that most tourists never even realise exists. In this video, we escape the tourist traps to explore Las Cumbres, the mountain spine that splits the island in two. Join us as we drive through the winding mountain roads to Teror, a stunning traditional town famous for its wooden balconies and the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pino. We’re ditching the buffet for local goat and wine, checking into a surprising £50 mountain hotel, and attempting to find the iconic Roque Nublo in the middle of a winter micro-climate. Is the "other" side of Gran Canaria worth the drive? From rain-soaked peaks to the sun-drenched streets of Fataga, this was an eye-opening trip that proved there is so much more to this island than just beaches. Inside This Video The Secret Drive: Why turning right at the airport changes everything. Teror: Exploring the most beautiful traditional town on the island. The £50 Challenge: What does fifty quid get you in the mountains? Local Flavours: Trying traditional goat and local wine. Mountain Weather: Witnessing Gran Canaria's wild micro-climates at Pico de las Nieves. Fataga: Finding the sun in the "Valley of the Thousand Palms". Locations & Highlights Teror: Known for its relaxed pace of life and narrow streets. Las Cumbres: The dramatic mountain range most tourists miss. Roque Nublo: One of the island's most iconic spots (if you can see it through the fog!). Fataga: Our final stop as the clouds finally cleared. Are you a beach person or a mountain explorer? Let us know in the comments if you’d trade the resort for this! #grancanaria #TravelSpain #Teror #HiddenGems #RoadTrip #GranCanariaMountains #VisitGranCanaria 0:00 Intro 1:00 Arrival In Teror 1:45 We Try the Local Tapas 5:15 The £50 Bargain Hotel 6:38 It all goes downhill 7:53 Central Teror 9:53 A mountain to climb 12:00 The best local Spanish restaurant 17:20 Morning in the mountains 19:00 Breakfast Time 20:00 Pico De Las Nieves & Roque Nublo 21:10 Fataga