In search of an optimal climate to enjoy cycling, we traveled to the Canary Islands, specifically, to the north of Gran Canaria. There the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida awaits us, a magnificent four-star accommodation that becomes the first Bike-friendly hotel on the island.
Comfortable and relaxed stay at the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida
One aspect worth highlighting about the accommodation is its privileged location. Surrounded by large and beautiful gardens in a rustic area of Santa Brígida and just 10 minutes by car from the center of Las Palmas. It allows the traveler who stays there a quiet stay and at the same time, very close to the capital.
In addition to the incredible natural atmosphere that surrounds the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida, in its facilities you can relax in its wellness room with fitness center and Finnish sauna. An ideal area to warm up correctly before going out on the bike.
Back from your day on the bike, it's time to rest and regain energy. Take a dip in the outdoor pool and then get ready to taste Canarian dishes made with local ingredients in the restaurant of the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida.
Top places that you cannot miss during your stay
From the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida they offer the traveler three tourist attractions in Gran Canaria that are highly recommended to visit and that are close to the accommodation.
Canarian Garden Viera y Clavijo
A unique corner in the capital of Gran Canaria that will not leave you indifferent. He Canarian Garden Viera y Clavijo It is the largest Botanical Garden in Europe and one of the most recognized in the world. If you are passionate about nature you should definitely visit it.
Wine House Museum
In the same town of Santa Brígida, is the House Wine. It is the ideal place to taste DO Gran Canaria wines and learn about the island's wine history.
Bandama boiler
A hiking plan between the municipalities of Santa Brígida and Telde that will take you to know the characteristic Bandama caldera. A spectacular volcanic depression 200 meters deep, highly recommended to visit.
The best Bike-friendly routes from the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida
Time to hit the pedal! As it could not be otherwise, this accommodation for cyclists also launches a proposal for bike routes to discover the beautiful island of Gran Canaria. Download our Bikefriendly app to obtain the tracks of each of the routes.
Tafira – San Mateo – Telde – Jinamar – Tarifa
Distance: 52 Km | Elevation: + 1.150 m | Difficulty: Intermediate
Circular road route with starting point at the Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden, located 4 km from the hotel.
Telde – Teror – Telde
Distance: 98 Km | Elevation: + 2.728 m | Difficulty: Demanding
Circular road route with starting point in the city of Telde.
Maspalomas – Ayagaures
Distance: 37 Km | Elevation: + 608 m | Difficulty: Demanding
Circular dirt route for mountain biking in the southern part of the island, with a starting point in Maspalomas to the town of Ayagaures.
Telde – Moya – Fagajesto – Moya
Distance: 93 Km | Elevation: + 2.826 m | Difficulty: Demanding
Road route that starts from the city of Telde, 16 km from the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida and runs through the northern part of the island.
Climb to Santa Lucia
Distance: 40 Km | Elevation: + 716 m | Difficulty: Intermediate
A route with a good surface with some sections of good slopes at a medium distance of ascent and pronounced turns. Some downhill sections with very short intertwined curves. The route offers the possibility of continuing along it to different places and with different routes and distances.
Bikefriendly space to take care of your bike
When you return from your cycling outing, at the Hotel Escuela Santa Brígida you will have a Bike-friendly area with everything you need to store and tune up your riding companion. And if you can't leave it for even a minute, the accommodation offers the possibility of bringing the bicycle up to the room. A well-deserved ten for this accommodation!
