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 […]
The Southeast and the East
Hikes in the Southeast and East of Tenerife
Tenerife – 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 […]
Tenerife – 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 […]
Tenerife – 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 […]
Tenerife – 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 […]
Tenerife – 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 […]
Tenerife – Circular hike high above Candelaria
Candelaria with Virgo and Guanche Kings The famous town of Candelaria lies on the northeast coast of Tenerife. Today’s hike will take you to the wooded heights above Candelaria. If you don’t know the place yet, you might have the opportunity to visit it before or after this hike. Further information about Candelaria you will […]
Tenerife – big circular walk above Ifonche
Great views from above Ifonche This great circular hike high above Ifonche leads you – at least you feel it – into the wilderness. When I made the admittedly quite large hike, it became an experience of a special kind. On the one hand, there were so many paths and branches on the way that […]
Tenerife – Roque del Jama Circular Hike
Ascent Roque del Jama and circular hike to the Casas Altas On this interesting circular hike in the southeast of Tenerife you first climb the Roque del Jama from the small village El Roque. It takes its name from the town of Jama, which is not so far away. From the rugged and steeply sloping […]
Tenerife – Circular walk from Cruz de Tea to the Montaña de las Coloradas
A contemplative circular hike via Granadilla to the Montaña de las Coloradas The hike to the Montaña de las Coloradas takes you to the southeastern side of the island of Tenerife. On the slopes, which are foothills of the mountains around the Teide, there are scenic walks. On this side of Tenerife the wind often […]