Caldera de Bandama
Caldera de Bandama
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245olegv
Madrid, Spain2,771 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
With 1000 meters in diameter and 200 meters depth this place is a perfect contribution to take a chance for some physical training and to spend between 1,5 and two hours exploring old volcanic crater. It is full of aloes and different type of cactus, the road down is a perfect walk, and climbing back on the top is a good cardio exercise.
Written 8 January 2024
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CarolineWR
U.K.275 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Plenty of walks here, but we wanted to just view the fantastic caldera. The main road around the rim has a pull in by a couple of cafés which is crowded, difficult to park & doesn't have the best views. Drive past this area to the golf club at the end. Park & enjoy the stunning view from this angle, then drive back & up the Pico de Bandana road to the viewpoint for a totally different angle. On your way down stop at the Caldera de Bandama restaurant for a delicious lunch & yet another fabby view, this time towards the sea.
Written 23 November 2023
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beckywilkinson
Derby, UK117 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
After a day sightseeing further south on the island, we took a short detour on the way back to El Estanco to visit the Caldera. Really well signposted off the main roads and plenty of space when we visited to stop at the side of the road and admire the view.
Written 31 October 2023
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Carter JSM
Bristol, UK27 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Narrow road to the summit. Watch out for locals and buses that drive in the middle of the road and don’t adhere to the speed limit. Lovely view from the top. Plenty of parking available on our visit. Fantastic view of the surroundings. No toilets at the top so plan ahead if taking children
Written 12 August 2023
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Anna Kudriashova
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
If you don’t have a car and don’t like sightseeing touristic buses this place is perfectly reachable by 311 bus from Las Palmas (Bandama bus stop). The caldera itself is the hidden gem. Beautiful scenery and interesting terrain. You better get a good walking shoes there as the path is a bit slippery sometimes.
Written 6 August 2023
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Jens B
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Jun 2023 • Family
A nightmare if you are afraid of heights. Had to abort. Spectacular view, on the other hand. Nice plants.
Written 26 June 2023
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Jasmine38Chichester UK
Chichester, UK1,952 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Excellent place to visit and hike or just to take a look if you don't want to hike as its a large impressive caldera full of trees and plants.
We opted to hike both the rim of the caldera and down to the bottom where there is short circular path. Each trail is around 3.5k. We are reasonably fit and they took around an hour apiece. Technically easy but lots of incline and decline on mainly loose ash/gravelly tracks. Great coastal views from the rim trail. The interior of the caldera is shaded unless the sun is overhead.
Handy cafe/restaurant at the start/end point. Parking is roadside.
We opted to hike both the rim of the caldera and down to the bottom where there is short circular path. Each trail is around 3.5k. We are reasonably fit and they took around an hour apiece. Technically easy but lots of incline and decline on mainly loose ash/gravelly tracks. Great coastal views from the rim trail. The interior of the caldera is shaded unless the sun is overhead.
Handy cafe/restaurant at the start/end point. Parking is roadside.
Written 26 January 2023
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colin c
Liverpool, UK50 contributions
Dec 2022
Amazing site. Visited as part of tour. One of the biggest and deepest volcano craters. (I've seen a few!). Interesting history and development including view of green pristine golf course looking out of place in topography.
Written 18 January 2023
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geofflysaght
London, UK25 contributions
Apr 2021
2h walk round a volcano and stop for some food and drinks at the end or whlst your in the area visit the markets. I did this a few times whilst was there as it is a great escape from teh heat of the south
Written 15 February 2022
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yhy852
Ludwigsburg, Germany20 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Its a very friendly hiking area with amazing views and lookouts! You can reach it easily with the global bus 311 (can pay by credit card) from las palmas old town within half an hour!
Written 30 December 2020
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Can you take this trip from playa del ingles
Coen van den Brink
Zwolle, The Netherlands177 contributions
Probably you can. There are tons of guided tours from any of the larger tourist spots. However, I’d recommend you hire a car and drive there yourself. Roads are good, and you have much more freedom then.
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Visitate la caldera?
Alby
Seville, Spain50 contributions
Ciao, si trova vicino a Tafira, se ci vai con l’auto vi como a tafira trovi le indicazioni, fai attenzione sinceramente non ricordo in che punto, che ti puoi sbagliare come ho fatto io. Sinceramente con l’autob Non ti saprei dire, bisognerebbe informarsi, se vuoi posso informarmi. Comunque se ci dovessi andare oltre la meraviglia del luogo, vedi anche tutta la costa da Las Palmas fin dopo l’aeroporto, una vista mozzafiato.
SGC198
Wales, UK47 contributions
Is there a bus that goes up to the top? Or is there somewhere to get off at the bottom and walk up? I went on trip and they literally gave us 5 mins to take a pic! I want to spend more time there. I'm in Playa del Ingles
David G
6 contributions
Bus 311 does not go to the top of the peak but goes past the turn off for the peak. It stops at a small bar/restaurant with a bodiga behind. If you walk anti-clockwise round the crater the walk comes out about half way up the road to the peak.
Mr V
Leicester, UK54 contributions
Is there a public car park nearby?
AlexandraKP
London, UK136 contributions
Yes, there is definitely one in front of the café/bar on the main road and also I am fairly sure that you can park at the golf club just round the back of the village on the edge of the caldera. Alternatively, use the excellent bus service which stops by the path leading to the caldera.
Julie F
Plymouth7 contributions
What bus stop do I get off on the 311 bus
Marek U
Warsaw, Poland379 contributions
Yes, the 311 starts from bus stop Plaza de las Ranas located in the old town, close to the Mercado de Vegueta. It finishes in Bandama bus stop and then you have to climb up the Bandama Peak (c.a. 30 minutes). The Caldera is visible along this way.
Pleo19
Malaga, Spain214 contributions
¿Qué horario tiene el puesto de información? ¿se puede visitar el búnker por la tarde?
Francisco J E
Sant Adria de Besos, Spain196 contributions
Hola,
Sé que hay un puesto de información (más bien tienda de recuerdos) pero no recuerdo el horario. La visita a la caldera es libre y esta abierta; yo llegué hasta el mirador con el coche y no ví vallas que cerraran el acceso.
Tampoco recuerdo la existencia de ningún búnker.
Roland D
Dentergem, Belgium1 contribution
Is dit een krater van een vulkaan of inslag vanuit de ruimte bv meteoor?
AlexandraKP
London, UK136 contributions
No, it is the old crater of a volcano. Nein, es ist ein alte Vulkankrater.
Renee E
Fox Valley, IL225 contributions
Where was the starting point for you 2 hour walk? Were you on a cruise? Is the walk up hill or flat?
AlexandraKP
London, UK136 contributions
The starting point is the path leading down beside the café bar on the roadside. This takes you to a gate (the site is closed at night). There is then the choice of walking clockwise or anticlockwise from there round the rim of the old volcano (caldera) or down into the centre where there is a small farmstead in the bottom. The easiest path is to go to the right (anticlockwise); first you come to a view point. Then there are steps and steepish climbs up and down around the rim. Nothing is too difficult - I managed it as an unfit 69 year old! but allow two hours if you are slow, one hour if you are young and fit. Almost opposite the beginning of the walk, the rim is broader and you'll find many agaves, under which live some enormous lizards. They are fun to watch and not at all dangerous, though some are a good meter long.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caldera de Bandama
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Caldera de Bandama:
- Full Day to Bandama Volcano, Center and High Peaks of Gran Canaria & Roque Nublo (From £39.75)
- Las Palmas Shore Excursion: Private Volcanic Caldera, Teror Village and Wine-Tasting Tour (From £293.77)
- The Volcano Heart Tour: Hiking, Tasting and Sunset Experience (From £84.24)
- Private Tour of Las Palmas with driver/guide with Hotel/Cruise Port pick-up (From £207.37)
- Las Palmas Bandama Crater and Botanic Garden Tour (From £29.38)
- Hotels near Caldera de Bandama:
- (0.26 mi) Bandama Golf Hotel
- (0.25 mi) Hotel Bandama Golf
- (0.78 mi) Hotel Rural El Mondalon
- (0.60 mi) Finca Mirador Bandama
- (5.37 mi) Veintiuno
- Restaurants near Caldera de Bandama:
- (0.36 mi) Tasca la Caldera
- (0.37 mi) Los Geranios
- (0.85 mi) Restaurante Grill Casa Miranda
- (1.81 mi) Enoteca El Zarcillo
- (0.51 mi) Caldera de Bandama