🧗‍♂️ Climbing Day in La Candelilla (Arucas): Josh’s Experience on Gran Canaria’s Volcanic Rock

Rock climbing at La Candelilla Gran Canaria

Some photos capture more than a technical move—they tell a story.
The image above says it all. Josh, fully focused, breathing steadily, placing his feet right on the cliff of that volcanic crag that shapes the walls of La Candelilla in Arucas. A vertical, wild and beautiful spot where every hold feels carved by the trade winds.

This climbing day was exactly that: challenging yourself, learning and enjoying, under Gran Canaria’s bright blue sky.

Rock climbing at La Candelilla Gran Canaria

🌋 Climbing on volcanic rock: a different sensation

La Candelilla is a sector that combines technical moves, clean crimps and steps that demand balance and determination. For many clients, it’s their first time feeling real volcanic rock—and they end up loving it more than they expected.

Josh was no exception. We started with an easier route to warm up, and little by little he grew more confident, moving just like in the photo: steady, grounded and fully in the moment.

👣 A day designed for learning (and truly enjoying)

During our Climbing Days in Gran Canaria, we always adapt to each person’s rhythm.
With Josh, we worked on:

  • Movement and balance techniques
  • Efficient footwork
  • Body positioning on exposed sections
  • Safe progression on bolted routes
  • Building confidence and mental control at height

And most importantly: clients finish the day feeling real progress, not just “trying” climbing.

🧗 Want to experience a day like this?

No previous experience needed.
Just motivation, curiosity and the desire to be outdoors, feeling what it’s like to climb in one of the most special islands in the world.

We organise climbing days in:
Arucas, Fataga, Ayacata, Sorrueda and other selected sectors across the island.

👉 If you’d like to join a climbing day like Josh’s, send me a message and I’ll tell you about the upcoming sessions.