🏕️ Camping at Presa de las Niñas
With Mike, Holy + 2 kids | Friday–Saturday
📍 Presa de las Niñas
🍽️ Food Plan
Friday Lunch (at site)
Lana Veggie sandwiches / hummus wraps
Ira Tuna pasta salad or smoked salmon bagels
Randy/Lucas Chicken wraps or jamón sandwiches
Friday Dinner (BBQ)
Lana Grilled veg skewers, corn, halloumi
Ira Grilled prawns or fish fillets
Randy/Lucas Chorizo, burgers, chicken wings
All Bread, salad, crisps, watermelon
Saturday Breakfast
All Fresh bread, butter, jam, cheese, fruit, coffee/tea, juice
Randy/Lucas Eggs + bacon
Saturday Lunch
All Leftovers from BBQ + fresh bread + cheese + fruit
Or: packed sandwiches for the road home
Snacks (both days)
Fruit (apples, bananas, grapes), nuts, crisps, biscuits, chocolate, juice boxes
💡 Pre-prep: marinate meat/veg at Holy's house Friday morning. Store in her fridge. Bring coolers with ice packs.
📦 Packing Checklist
Tent + sleeping bags + mats
Cooler boxes + ice packs
BBQ charcoal + lighter + fire starter
Grill grate / portable BBQ (or use site BBQs)
Plates, cups, cutlery, napkins
Rubbish bags + recycling bags
Mosquito spray / repellent (essential)
Sunscreen + hats
Warm layers (900m altitude = cool nights)
Rain jacket (mountain weather)
First aid kit + plasters
Flashlights + batteries
Power bank + cables
Toilet paper + wet wipes + hand sanitizer
Water bottles + water (or use site taps)
Camping chairs
Music speaker
🎲 Entertainment & Activities
Kids (Lana 7, Lucas 3, + Mike/Holy's 2 kids)
  • Card games (Uno, Dobble)
  • Frisbee / soft ball
  • Nature scavenger hunt (pine cone, feather, rock, flower)
  • Bubbles, storytelling round the fire
  • Stargazing — very dark sky
  • Short hike to Cuevas de Majada Alta (caves nearby)
Adults
  • Kayak or paddle surf on reservoir (rent on site)
  • Hike Las Tres Presas trail (12km circular, ~4.5h)
  • Fishing (permit needed)
  • Photography — pine forests, mountain views
  • Evening drinks round the fire
💡 Friday evening: light the fire early before it gets cool. Bring marshmallows for the kids.
⏰ Friday Morning Prep
Buy all food + ice + charcoal
Marinate meat/veg, prep sandwiches
Store prepped food in Holy's fridge
Check fire ban status (Cabildo de Gran Canaria)
Charge power banks
Load car: coolers last, tents first
Leave Mogan by ~14:00 (arrive ~15:30)
🚗 Route: Mogan → GC-1 → GC-15 → Santa Brígida → GC-600 → GC-605 → Presa de las Niñas (~1.5h drive)

Last updated by Fami • 2026-05-14 • move.randyhereman.com