From Güímar via Pico Cho Marcial to Cumbre Dorsal The hike around Pico Cho Marcial, which starts above the village of Güímar, is quite a strenuous hike with some minor climbing. It is therefore not suitable for everyone. You need to be in very good physical condition and be sure-footed and free from vertigo. But […]
Southeast and the East
Hikes in the Southeast and East of Tenerife
Short hike near the “ghost town” of Abades
The “ghost town” of Abades The never inhabited and therefore lonely town of Abades is situated on the south-east coast of Tenerife near the small village of Los Abriguitos. This in turn is located in the municipality of Arico between Porís de Abona and La Jaca. Originally, Abades was to be used as a leprosy […]
Hiking in the evergreen Esperanza Forest
The Esperanza Forest – fantastically beautiful and very popular with hikers In the north-east of Tenerife lies the Esperanza Forest, which with its numerous hiking and forestry trails is a popular and charming hiking area for locals and tourists alike. The Esperanza Forest, often referred to as the Fairytale Forest by the locals, is located […]
Hike to the Madre del Agua
Madre del Agua – Hike above Granadilla de Abona and Cruz de Tea The hike to the Madre del Agua takes you to the south-eastern slopes of Tenerife high above the town of Granadilla de Abona, which has about 50,000 inhabitants. With an area of 155 km2, Granadilla de Abona is the third largest municipality […]
Two hikes around Arico and the Barranco Tamadaya
Arico and the Barranco Tamadaya The small municipality of Arico with about 8000 inhabitants and its famous Barranco Tamadaya is situated in the south-east of Tenerife. Arico consists of several historical districts. There is Arico Nuevo, Arico Viejo and La Degollada. The buildings and streets appear tidy and well-kept, so that a visit to the […]
La Higuera – enchanting circular walk near Las Vegas
La Higuera – big round walk beside the classic Las Vegas round The small hamlet of Las Vegas on the east side of the island of Tenerife is known by outdoor enthusiasts for its good hiking and climbing possibilities. The classic round tour, which starts in Las Vegas, I already described in the small and […]
Easy high altitude walk with magnificent views over Arico
Arico – starting point for impressive hiking and climbing tours The small municipality of Arico with about 8000 inhabitants is located in the southeast of Tenerife. Arico consists of several historical districts. The buildings and streets seem tidy and well maintained, so that a visit to the village in connection with a walk is definitely […]
Barranco del Río – Hiking in a lonely canyon with waterfall
Barranco del Río – wild nature and lots of water As announced in the last article, today I describe a hiking tour into the Barranco del Río to another waterfall in Tenerife. I already wrote about hikes to waterfalls on the Canary Islands in my last article Cascada Lomo Morín. This waterfall is now located […]
Ventanas de Güímar
Ventanas de Güímar – a spectacular and exciting hike The hike Ventanas de Güímar is not for the faint hearted. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are necessary every minute. But if that doesn’t scare you off, this hike is indeed breathtaking and will always remain unforgettable. The hike takes you along a canal through […]
Circular walk Ifonche Vilaflor
Vilaflor – highest mountain village of the Canary Islands The mountain resort Vilaflor is not only known for the Paisaje Lunar, which starts from there as a very popular circular hike. Vilaflor, with its 1.420 m altitude, is also the highest place of the whole island and even of the Canary Islands. The air is […]