Why stay here?
A high-island Parador at the geographic heart of Gran Canaria, with volcanic ravines, old walking trails and views toward Roque Nublo and the island interior.
Why it stands out
Few Canary Island hotels put the high volcanic interior so completely at the center of the stay.
How long to stay
Two nights is a strong minimum if hiking or exploring the island interior is part of the plan.
Best route role
Use Cruz de Tejeda as the mountain chapter of a Gran Canaria itinerary rather than trying to combine it with another Parador by road.
A Canarian mountain house at an old island crossroads
Cruz de Tejeda is a regional-style Parador rather than a historic monument conversion. Its architecture and interiors are designed to fit the highland character of central Gran Canaria.
The location takes its name from the stone cross that long served as a reference point where historic island routes met, giving the site a travel history that predates the hotel itself.
High above the ravines of central Gran Canaria
At roughly 1,500 meters above sea level, the Parador opens toward the volcanic interior and the landscapes around Tejeda, Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga. It is a hiking and viewpoint stay rather than a beach-resort experience.
More about the stay
The Parador de Cruz de Tejeda lies in Cruz de Tejeda, 1,560m above sea level and 35 km away from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Cruz de Tejeda lies in the heart of the island, at the crossroads of old royal trails –which are still being used by numerous hikers. Cruz de Tejeda owes its name to a cross carved in 1690 that stands at the Parador’s entrance. Locals used it as a reference point in the seventeenth century. The hotel commands magnificent views of the ravines and cliffs facing the ocean. Actually, the terrace is the perfect place to enjoy these views, as well as those of the Nublo (a 1,700-metre-high rock), Fraile and Bentayga hills. The Parador has 43 rooms, most of them with views of the large crater or caldera formed by volcanic activity and carved by water. The Parador’s restaurant offers baifo (kid), watercress stew, rabbit salmorejo, papas arrugás and mojos, and bienmesabe from Tejeda. Also, there is an outdoor bar called El Mirador, a self-service cafeteria, a lounge featuring two magnificent hearths, and a spa with a swimming pool that almost reaches the border of the nearby pine forest.
Is Cruz de Tejeda right for your trip?
Hikers and landscape travelers who want the volcanic interior rather than the resort coast.
Visitors who enjoy viewpoints, mountain villages and cooler highland air.
Travelers treating each Canary Island Parador as a separate island stay rather than a road-trip sequence.
Place this Parador in Canary Islands
The Canary Islands offer a very different Parador experience: volcanic terrain, subtropical gardens and dramatic ocean settings. These stays are best planned as island-based journeys rather than a conventional road trip.
Explore all Paradores in Canary Islands →Start here. Then fan out.
Use the local map for geographic context, then compare the nearby Paradores below before deciding where the route should go next.
What to see nearby
- Tejeda (9 km.)
Abraham Cárdenes Sculpture Museum.
Anthropology Museum.
Medicinal Plant Centre.
The King’s Caves. Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga monoliths. - Las Palmas (35 km.)
- El Nublo Nature Reserve (next to the Parador).
- Tamadaba Pine Forest (23 km.)
Regional flavor
Before you build the stay into your route
Use the map for context
The Atlas map shows where this property sits relative to other Paradores. Actual road distance and driving time can differ substantially from straight-line distance.
Check the dates you need
Use the verified Booking.com handoff to check live availability for your dates before fixing the surrounding route.
Allow time for the destination
Use the regional guide, nearby places and Journey links as planning context rather than treating the Parador only as a place to sleep between long driving days.
Planning a stay at Parador de Cruz de Tejeda
Is the Parador de Cruz de Tejeda near Roque Nublo?
Yes. The property is in the central Gran Canaria highlands and is well placed for the landscapes around Roque Nublo and Tejeda.
Is Cruz de Tejeda a beach Parador?
No. It is a highland property focused on volcanic scenery, walking and mountain views.
How many nights should I stay?
Two nights is a good starting point if you want a full day for the central island landscapes and walking routes.
Can I book Parador de Cruz de Tejeda through Paradores Atlas?
Paradores Atlas does not take the reservation itself. The Check availability link opens the verified Booking.com property/availability page in a new tab, where booking and payment are completed.
