Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals in Santa Lucía

Inland from the resort strips of the south, Santa Lucía de Tirajana opens onto some of Gran Canaria's wildest terrain, and a quad bike is the way to actually get into it. Climb out of town toward the palm-lined gorge of Fataga, then keep going until the road narrows and the coast disappears behind you, replaced by pine ridges circling the turquoise water of the Presa de Chira. This is not a drive you do in a rental car and forget about — it's the kind of afternoon that stays with you.

Santa Lucía sits right where the paved south coast ends and the island's mountainous interior begins, and that border is exactly what makes it ideal for this vehicle. Roads here turn to unsurfaced tracks fast, switchbacking steeply toward reservoirs and viewpoints that a standard scooter or hire car can't comfortably handle. A **quad rental in Santa Lucía** gives you the grip and clearance to follow those tracks all the way up, turning a route that would otherwise eat a full day of driving into a proper adventure.

Top 10 things to see in Santa Lucía de Tirajana by quad bike

1. Fataga (Barranco de Fataga) — a palm-filled gorge village on the classic mountain road linking Santa Lucía to Maspalomas, and one of the island's best quad routes.
2. Presa de Chira — a turquoise reservoir ringed by pine-covered peaks, one of the south's best high-altitude stops.
3. Presa de Soria — a second dammed lake nearby, often looped together with Chira on off-road rides.
4. Mirador del Guriete — a wide panorama over the Fataga valley down to the coast.
5. Roque Bentayga — a sacred rock formation with aboriginal Canarian remains, worth the detour into the interior.
6. Tejeda — a picture-postcard mountain village famed for almond blossoms and views toward Roque Nublo.
7. Roque Nublo — Gran Canaria's iconic volcanic monolith and one of the most photographed sights on the island.
8. Barranco de Fataga trail access points — natural stops along the gorge where you can park up and walk the trail on foot.
9. Playa de Maspalomas and the Dunas de Maspalomas — the coastal reward at the end of an inland route, dunes and sea for a swim before heading back.
10. Presa de Ayagaures — a smaller reservoir wrapped in pine forest, ideal for a shorter loop straight out of Santa Lucía.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Santa Lucía de Tirajana?

Road-legal quads require a driving licence, and rental companies here generally want to see a car (category B) licence rather than a moped or motorcycle one. If your licence isn't from the EU or EEA, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it, since desks routinely ask for both. Most operators set their own minimum age, commonly 18 or 21 depending on the model, and take a deposit blocked on a credit card in your name, with the amount varying by vehicle and company.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Santa Lucía de Tirajana?

Expect to pay 15-25 EUR per day in low season, rising to 30-45 EUR in high season, with premium models running 50-70 EUR per day.

• Prices climb in July and August, and again around Christmas and New Year.
• The cheapest windows are January to March and November.

When to book a rental quad bike in Santa Lucía de Tirajana?

Unlike mainland Spain, the Canary Islands run rentals year-round, and the northern-hemisphere winter is actually their busy season. Book ahead for July-August and the Christmas/New Year stretch, when both prices and demand peak; January to March and November are quieter and cheaper, with plenty of availability if you'd rather book closer to your trip.

Local traffic rules in Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for riders and passengers at all times, and headlights must stay on, day and night. Speed limits top out at 90 km/h on conventional roads outside towns, dropping to 50 km/h in built-up areas and lower still on narrow urban streets — useful to know on Santa Lucía's winding mountain roads. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightened to 0.3 g/l for drivers with less than two years' experience.

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!