GC-300 & GC-201 Santidad to Tenoya & Costa Ayala | Gran Canaria | Suzuki SV-7GX '26 | Motorcycle RAW

Ride from the bustling agricultural slopes of Santidad through the historic ravines of Tenoya down to the rugged northern coast of Costa Ayala on the GC-300 and GC-201, riding the new Suzuki SV-7GX Ready to ride it yourself? Choose a bike from our premium motorcycle fleet — we deliver to every Canary Island and offer one-way rentals RENT A MOTORCYCLE: https://www.canaryride.com 📝 RIDER'S NOTE: This video is part of our Canary Islands road series, filmed at a relaxed touring pace to show the real riding experience, scenery and atmosphere of the road The new Suzuki SV-7GX is an absolute revelation for this varied route, blending the legendary reliability of Suzuki's classic 645cc V-Twin engine with modern crossover comfort, easily absorbing urban bumps while providing a punchy, soulful ride down to the ocean 🏆 WHY THIS ROAD IS SPECIAL: Connects the vibrant inland agricultural slopes of the Arucas region directly to the crashing waves of the northern coast Takes you across the impressive Barranco de Tenoya, featuring striking views of the deep volcanic ravine Offers a fascinating transition from dense suburban edges and banana plantations to a sleepy, rugged coastal village Features a tight, winding descent that perfectly showcases the carved topography of northern Gran Canaria A fantastic short ride that lets you experience the authentic, non-touristy side of local island life 🏍️ ROUTE DETAILS: 📍 Route: Santidad → Tenoya → Costa Ayala 🛣️ Roads: GC-300 & GC-201 📏 Distance: ≈ 12 km ⏱️ Duration: ≈ 218 min relaxed riding 🚦 Start: Santidad (Arucas) 🏁 End: Costa Ayala 🏍️ Motorcycle: Suzuki SV-7GX 🌋 FASCINATING ROUTE FACTS: Santidad sits on the fertile slopes of Arucas, an area historically famous for its massive sugar cane fields and rum production Tenoya is home to an impressive historic viaduct that crosses the deep volcanic gorge separating the northern municipalities As you drop down the GC-201 towards Costa Ayala, you leave the bustling inland commuter traffic for a quiet, secluded coastal road Costa Ayala is a deeply authentic local fishing settlement where houses are built practically on top of the crashing waves The standard bi-directional quickshifter on the SV-7GX makes navigating the changing speeds of this urban-to-rural transition incredibly seamless and fun ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Map 01:00 Rolling out of the bustling, elevated suburban streets of Santidad 03:15 Navigating the twisting urban and rural mix on the GC-300 04:25 Crossing the massive, dramatic ravine of Barranco de Tenoya 07:45 Turning onto the GC-201 and beginning the steep coastal descent 12:15 Sweeping past the rugged cliffs of the northern shoreline 14:30 Arriving at the peaceful, wave-battered village of Costa Ayala 🌡️ BEST RIDING CONDITIONS: Season: Year-round Best time: Mid-morning to beat the heavy local commuter traffic and catch the bright ocean views Summer: The quick drop to the coast provides a fantastic, cooling ocean breeze after the heat of the inland slopes Winter: Watch out for strong northern winds and occasional sea spray as you get right down to the water in Costa Ayala Traffic: The GC-300 can be quite busy with local commuters near Arucas and Tenoya, but it clears up beautifully as you drop down to the coast Riding style: Adaptable and observant — enjoy the lively urban transition, respect the local traffic, and let the comfortable crossover ergonomics glide over the road imperfections ✅ Planning your Canary Islands Motorcycle Trip? Rent motorcycles or organize group rides: ▶️ https://www.canaryride.com Subscribe for more videos from the Canary Islands: http://youtube.com/canaryride?sub_con... – – – – – – – – – – – – – Let’s Connect: ## Subscribe: http://youtube.com/canaryride?sub_con... Instagram:   / canaryride   Facebook:   / canaryride   TripAdvisor: https://bit.ly/2QCkZNj Website: https://www.canaryride.com Google Maps: https://g.page/canaryride?share – – – – – – – – – – – – – Disclaimer: ## Ride responsibly! #canaryislands #grancanaria #motorcycles #suzuki #sv7gx #suzukisv7gx #gc300 #gc201 #santidad #tenoya #costaayala #motorcyclerental #canaryride