San Fernando can be explored from several angles during a stay in Moya: hiking trails associated with the Camino de San Fernando, natural attractions in the surrounding area, and local cultural connections. When choosing a holiday apartment, it is therefore helpful to decide first what matters most to you: hiking, volcanic landscapes or culture.

Nature and volcanic formations

In the area around San Fernando, the 91-hectare Reserva Natural Especial de Los Tilos nature reserve contains the best-preserved remnant of the laurel forest that once covered the north of Gran Canaria. Los Tilos is home to numerous endemic animal and plant species that are currently at serious risk of extinction.

The area can be explored on foot via a designated circular walking trail. Access may change; check current access conditions locally before your visit.

The Caldera de Los Pinos and Montañón Negro are also located near San Fernando. The Caldera de Los Pinos lies at an altitude of about 1,350 metres and is one of the youngest volcanoes in Gran Canaria’s geological history. Its funnel-shaped crater is 300 metres wide and 150 metres deep. Montañón Negro lies at about 1,500 metres, is protected as a natural monument, and represents Gran Canaria’s most recent volcanic activity. The caldera is distinguished primarily by the shape and size of its crater, while Montañón Negro is identified by its protected status and its role in recent volcanic activity.

Hiking trails with different landmarks

The Trail IV Villa de Moya hiking route runs, among other places, along the Camino San Fernando. It is rated as moderately difficult and is approximately 14 kilometres long. The route document is historical; check the current trail markings before setting out. Weather and trail conditions can affect the level of difficulty.

The Guía–Moya hiking route leads to the paved Camino de San Fernando and then continues to the entrance to the town of Moya. Its practical focus therefore differs from that of Trail IV: it describes the route as far as the town entrance, whereas Trail IV gives an approximate length and difficulty rating. Here too, check trail conditions before setting out.

A route description published in 2016 mentions the return leg of the adult race in the Carrera Dulce Solidaria, from Villa de Moya via the Camino de San Fernando. The event was also listed in the 2025–2026 programme.

Cultural connections and agriculture in Moya

For the 2025–2026 Christmas season, the Belén de Barro de José Luis Díaz was part of the Villa de Moya nativity scene route; it was located at 41 Camino de San Fernando. An RTVE report dated 14 December 2015 reported a stop on Gran Canaria’s nativity scene route at 23 Camino de San Fernando. The house number and year distinguish this historical stop from the location featured in the 2025–2026 season.

Monumental dragon trees stand at the Casa de Los Delgado in San Fernando, Moya. The municipality’s agricultural setting also provides context: in the higher-lying areas of the municipality, including San Fernando and Fontanales, dry farming is practised, mainly of potatoes and cereals. Agriculture thus adds a regional dimension to Moya beyond its individual trails and natural attractions.

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