Fuente de los Azulejos: colourful rocks – green, blue and ochre – by the road in the south-west of the island. In winter there is also a waterfall here, with pools forming above it. When to go, where to park and what to bring – a tour rep’s tips.
You will find Fuente de los Azulejos in the south-west of Gran Canaria on the GC-200 road, which runs from Mogán to La Aldea de San Nicolás. It is named after the rocks, whose green, blue and ochre layers resemble ceramic azulejo tiles.
The road here winds through hairpin bends, so the drive itself offers beautiful views into the valley. The trip is easy to combine with a visit to Puerto de Mogán.
From January to March, when the waterfall flows and there are pools above it.
Through hairpin bends on the GC-200 from Mogán.
Limited, along the main road – set off early.
Sturdy – from the road you walk uphill along a stony path.
I recommend visiting from January to March. That is when a waterfall appears here, with pools above it that look truly magical between the colourful rocks.
In winter, bring warm clothes too – it can be cooler up here than by the sea. You will find more about a winter holiday on the island in the article Gran Canaria in winter.
From January to March, when the waterfall flows and pools form above it.
In winter, pack a jumper or a jacket – it can be cooler up here.
You can only park along the main road and there are few spaces, so people literally fight over them. It is therefore worth setting off early.
From the main road you then walk uphill along a stony path. Wear sturdy footwear – I do not recommend sandals or flip-flops.
There are few parking spaces along the road – the earlier you arrive, the more likely you are to find one.
Fuente de los Azulejos is an ideal trip from the southern resorts – it is closest from Mogán and Puerto Rico. You will find hotel tips in the article Gran Canaria resorts.
From January to March. That is when a waterfall appears here, with pools above it.
Along the main road. There are few spaces and people fight over them, so it is good to set off early.
Sturdy footwear. From the main road you walk uphill along a stony path.
It can be cooler up here than by the sea, so bring warm clothes in winter.
Fuente de los Azulejos is one of the most colourful places on the island. If you come between January and March, you will also see the waterfall and the pools – just set off early, wear sturdy shoes and, in winter, bring warmer clothes too.
