Bar operator “sells” tunnel tickets illegally Below Tamaimo is a tunnel that leads into the Barranco Seco. I described it, for example, in the tour Pure Adventure – Dark Tunnels and Breathtaking Cliffs. Some time ago, several readers told me that a small bar with refreshments had opened directly on the Camino Real from Los […]
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Tunnel closure between Cuevas Negras and the Barranco de los Cochinos
As I heard yesterday from hikers, the “water tunnel” between the Cuevas Negras and the Barranco de los Cochinos is now closed. Therefore, the hike “Hike through a wild gorge with water tunnel” is not possible at the moment. Since mid-February 2022, the tunnel appears to be open and accessible again from both sides.
Tunnel closure – on the Acantilados de Los Gigantes
On a hike from Los Gigantes via the cliff path today, I noticed that massive doors are ready to close off the tunnel between the Acantilados de Los Gigantes and the Barranco Seco (see picture). Then the popular hiking route “Double Tunnel Trip” will no longer be passable. However, I don’t know if it is […]
Reopening of the Barranco de Masca on 27 March 2021
Hiking is possible again in the Barranco de Masca After the Barranco de Masca had been closed to hikers for three years due to an increased number of accidents (for more information click here), it has been reopened as a pilot project since 27 March 2021. In the three years it was closed, 1.25 million […]
Masca Gorge reopens from 27.3.2021
Since the end of February 2018, the Barranco of Masca – the most popular hiking gorge on the island of Tenerife – was closed. You can read all about the background and what happened afterwards here on Seven Islands. Since then, many hikers waited for the reopening. Rumours about a possible reopening were constantly circulating. […]
Hiking on the Canary Islands in times of Corona and Lockdown
UPDATE 24.5.20: Phase 2 Lockdown – and still no hiking or may be yes On Monday all Canary Islands will now enter the second phase of the return to normality. But unfortunately this is still not connected with the fact – as partly reported in the press – that hiking is allowed. For me not […]
Guergues climb closed
Since mid-March 2018, the Guergues Climb has been closed. The area probably belongs to the owners/goat farm Casas de Araza. At the moment I don’t know anything about the exact background. Already in the last few years the owner has objected to dogs (even on a leash) being brought onto the trail. Now he seems […]
Teide – Mufflon hunting in Teide National Park
Mufflon hunting season 2019 starts 6th of May Mufflon hunting season 2019 starts on 6 May 2019. From Monday 6 May to Monday 3 June 2019 (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) large sections of the Teide National Park are closed due to Mufflon hunting. Please note that during these times you will not be able […]
La Graciosa – from seven to eight Canary Islands
La Graciosa the eighth island Since the end of June 2018, the small Canary Island of La Graciosa has been recognized as the eighth Canary Island. Because on 26.06.2018 the Canarian Parliament officially recognized La Graciosa as the 8th island. That was at the request of the party “PP” (Grupo Parlamentario Popular). In total there […]
Closure of hiking trails in Teide National Park
Closure of hiking trails due to forest fire The closure of many hiking trails also in the Teide National Park is a consequence of the great forest fire. In the night from last Sunday (8 April 2018) to Monday a forest fire broke out on the southern flank of Teide National Park. More information here. […]