El Confital

Like a well-kept secret, just beyond Las Canteras beach, El Confital hides a natural paradise right in the heart of the city. For surfing enthusiasts, its right-hand break is the best in the world. For those who enjoy nature, it boasts several footpaths that wind through a volcanic landscape of great beauty, with significant geological, ethnographic and historical value.

El Confital is situated on the La Isleta peninsula, a Protected Natural Landscape, which was formed by the most recent volcanic eruptions that gave rise to the island of Gran Canaria. The Las Coloradas viewpoints, high up on the mountain, are perfect for watching the sun set.

Trivia:
– Two bunkers built during the Second World War, the remains of a battery and a complex of trenches serve as a reminder of this enclave’s strategic importance for the defence of the city.
– The Cueva de los Canarios, at the top of El Confital mountain, is an indigenous settlement dating back more than five centuries.