Anden Verde
Anden Verde
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daved8412017
Lancashire, UK7 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
As previously mentioned most of the road that this view point is on is now closed. Visiting in May 2017, a new tunnel has recently been opened that by passes all this part of scenic coast road and the view points. This caused some confusion as it wasn't on any maps I had or my latest map downloads, all of which were still showing the GC200 as still open. In fact Google maps still show it today, with no mention of the bypass, which essentially runs from El Risco to El Albercon. A large section of the old road is now closed off, as i suspect the cost of maintaining it from falling rocks is too large.
Saying all that, it is still possible (may 2017 at least) to get to both viewpoints, albeit each side is down a dead end of poorly maintained old GC200. Also you dont get the full effect you would have once had of driving along the road when open. Sign posts remain to "Anden Verde" which adds to the confusion as this cant be accessed easily at all (see pics, i had to walk around a fence). The view is spectacular however there is nothing else there and its accessed down a long dead end from the El Risco Side. The other viewpoint is a bit easier to get too, signposted as Anden Verde off the El Albercon side of the bypass. Technically this view point is "mirador del balcon", which has a few steps down to a viewing platform. The dead end road is now blocked beyond the steps - a drinks seller had a van parked there, and accosted us as soon as we parked up, virtually opening the car door to thrust some food on a stick into our mouths. We politely declined this 3 times, until he stormed off in a huff with a face like thunder for the rest of our stay here. To be fair, business must be few and far between now the road is shut.
Not much else to be said about this place, cracking views, but now a faff to get too and not as an exciting drive. Pictures tell the story. Hope this essay helps people planing to visit who have maps and guide books telling them to visit the place as we did!
Saying all that, it is still possible (may 2017 at least) to get to both viewpoints, albeit each side is down a dead end of poorly maintained old GC200. Also you dont get the full effect you would have once had of driving along the road when open. Sign posts remain to "Anden Verde" which adds to the confusion as this cant be accessed easily at all (see pics, i had to walk around a fence). The view is spectacular however there is nothing else there and its accessed down a long dead end from the El Risco Side. The other viewpoint is a bit easier to get too, signposted as Anden Verde off the El Albercon side of the bypass. Technically this view point is "mirador del balcon", which has a few steps down to a viewing platform. The dead end road is now blocked beyond the steps - a drinks seller had a van parked there, and accosted us as soon as we parked up, virtually opening the car door to thrust some food on a stick into our mouths. We politely declined this 3 times, until he stormed off in a huff with a face like thunder for the rest of our stay here. To be fair, business must be few and far between now the road is shut.
Not much else to be said about this place, cracking views, but now a faff to get too and not as an exciting drive. Pictures tell the story. Hope this essay helps people planing to visit who have maps and guide books telling them to visit the place as we did!
Written 30 May 2017
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PattyGRMac
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK528 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We hired a car for our week-long stay in Gran Canaria so that we could go off the usual tourist trail and see as much of the island as possible. We succeeded in covering over 500 miles in total and this stretch of road along the northwestern and western coast was one of our highlights. From Agaete the narrow GC200 climbs in a series of hairpin bends, leaving behind spectacular views of Puerto de las Nieves and hugs the dramatic coastline, passing several noteworthy viewpoints, allowing memorable views of dramatic triangular-shaped green-clad mountains (rather like a Toblerone bar!). There is the constant threat of rock falls and indeed, as we were driving along, workmen were working high up on the sheer rock face stabilising the rocks with wire mesh when one of them dropped a pile of metal stanchions with sharp prongs (used to secure the mesh to the rock face) which plummeted down on to the road, just missing our car! What a lot of insurance paperwork that could have involved had my husband not been vigilant and taken prompt evasive action! Also many cars are driven at inappropriate speeds (above the legal limit for such a road) and as though there are no other vehicles on the road, often straying across the centre - great care needs to be exercised along the whole route. There are also signs advising motorists that the road is closed when raining. The extent of the Anden Verde (Green Platform) is a little vague but is marked on the map between the village of El Risco and Puerto de la Aldea. About halfway between these places is the Mirador del Balcon (Balcony Lookout Point), an excellent spot for photography. However, steps leading down to a lower platform afford even better views. The GC200 then heads inland to La Aldea de San Nicolas (aka San Nicolas de Tolentino), known as tomato town, where in the broad valley plastic greenhouses can be seen spread out in all directions. Apparently, towards the end of the season, tomato surpluses are dumped on waste ground, adding splashes of bright colour to the landscape. The road continues southeast passing Tocodoman, site of Cactuela Park with its impressive cactus plants and exhibitions, once again becoming tortuous and eventually reaching Fuente de los Azulejos, an amazing natural rock formation. This striking outcrop provides an injection of colours ranging from dark blue to turquoise to yellow and pink, with much folding of the rock strata. The day we drove through, the contrast of the multi-coloured layers with the cobalt blue sky and green of the fringing pine trees was awe-inspiring! The GC200 then turns southwest through Mogan and the village of El Molino (with its pretty windmill) to reach the coast at Puerto de Mogan.
This drive was challenging but truly memorable and most certainly worthwhile!
This drive was challenging but truly memorable and most certainly worthwhile!
Written 6 March 2015
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Dragoslondon
Horley, UK130 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
I was reading a forum on trip advisor about scenic routes! Someone mention about this GC200!! Well, how to say: OMG!!! I love driving and seen many scenary routes in europe but i have to say: this road is in top 5 if not 3:)! One more thing, almost every road you take to the middle of the island for roque nublo is great, this one is just breathtaking! Mountins and ocean , nothing else!! Unbelievable! Well done people of GC!!! Thank you!!!
Written 22 October 2016
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alisonka
Ramsbottom, UK452 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
The road has been closed with no date for reopening therefore it's impossible to do this route.
There is one brief warning on the motorway signs so look out for those
There is one brief warning on the motorway signs so look out for those
Written 9 March 2017
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kimbiel-nielsen
Svaneke, Denmark449 contributions
Feb 2016
This is definitely eorth seeing. The trip along GC 200 is breathtaking. A word of caution GC 212 is extremly narrow and it can be vety difficult to pass other cars. I scratched the side of the car trying to make room for an inexperienced driver.
Written 8 February 2016
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Sanne_mia
Kalundborg54 contributions
Dec 2014
This is a free, beautiful spot to see, when you're visiting Gran Canaria, unfortunately some people uses the place to urinate, so the smell is nothing like the view
Written 12 November 2015
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NomadicTraveller7
Fuerteventura11,931 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
We have just been to Gran Canaria for 4 days before moving on to Fuerteventura. We stayed in the mountains near Teror and we travelled all round the island in our hire car driving over 550 kms. In the north Teror, Caldera de Bandama, Arucas, are very much worth visiting. Still in the north Firgas, Moya and Guia are also worth a stop if you have time.
For us the highlight was the drive from Agaete along the west coast to Aldea, which includes Anden Verde. The road clings to the cliffs for 25kms or more at a height of about 400 to 700 metres and there is just enough room for 2 vehicles to pass (trucks blow their horns going round corners and there has to be some juggling over passing). The views are incredibly spectacular but the road is not for nervous drivers. When we drove the road it was closed for 30 minutes as they were clearing rockfalls from the heavy rain a few days before. Luckily we stopped at a fabulous view point just before the blockage. There was an article last week in a local newspaper about closing the road because it is dangerous, particularly from rock falls. It is closed when it is raining.
The fantastic trip does not stop at the end of this road. You have two options from Aldea. One is to take the road from Aldea to Mogan and Puerto Mogan (very lonely and lovely pine forested region) and back to Maspalamos, or the incredible road to Altenara which is a very narrow single track, incredibly windy and isolated road along ravines and up into the mountains - not for the faint-hearted but absolutely marvellous.
For us the highlight was the drive from Agaete along the west coast to Aldea, which includes Anden Verde. The road clings to the cliffs for 25kms or more at a height of about 400 to 700 metres and there is just enough room for 2 vehicles to pass (trucks blow their horns going round corners and there has to be some juggling over passing). The views are incredibly spectacular but the road is not for nervous drivers. When we drove the road it was closed for 30 minutes as they were clearing rockfalls from the heavy rain a few days before. Luckily we stopped at a fabulous view point just before the blockage. There was an article last week in a local newspaper about closing the road because it is dangerous, particularly from rock falls. It is closed when it is raining.
The fantastic trip does not stop at the end of this road. You have two options from Aldea. One is to take the road from Aldea to Mogan and Puerto Mogan (very lonely and lovely pine forested region) and back to Maspalamos, or the incredible road to Altenara which is a very narrow single track, incredibly windy and isolated road along ravines and up into the mountains - not for the faint-hearted but absolutely marvellous.
Written 15 December 2014
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Maximilian H
Gothenburg, Sweden859 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
This side of GC, the west coast is not much populated as the moutains stick up highly from the water, so it is not easy to bath there and to go to the water in the first place.
You drive on a road close the the water with nice views with some observation points for taking pictures and just enjoying the elements.
A bit like west coast on Mallorca, but the problem is that one part of the road here is closed so you cannot make a roundtrip. It is not dangerous, you will see clearly the sign once you cannot continue.
You drive on a road close the the water with nice views with some observation points for taking pictures and just enjoying the elements.
A bit like west coast on Mallorca, but the problem is that one part of the road here is closed so you cannot make a roundtrip. It is not dangerous, you will see clearly the sign once you cannot continue.
Written 28 March 2017
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Carl F
Stoke-on-Trent, UK42 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Just hired a car for a couple of days just got to our apartment after driving right round the island anti clockwise. The drive through Anden Verde is truly stunning if you are driving make sure you take plenty of stops to be amazed by the views
Written 21 September 2016
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Vytautas M
22 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
A trip around the island, this is where the beauty of nature is. The road is good, many places to stop for look-around.
Written 20 October 2015
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