Taguluche and the Mirador de El Santo – remote valley and fantastic viewpoint The small village of Taguluche, situated deep within a ravine, is one of the quietest and most unspoilt places on La Gomera. Nestled into the steep slopes of a deeply incised barranco, the cluster of small houses lies among centuries-old terraced fields […]
Barranco de las Monjas – Tuff Rock Formations, Vivid Colours and a Natural Adventure
Monumento Natural de Los Derriscados – Barranco de las Monjas In the east of Tenerife, along the coast near Granadilla de Abona, lies a landscape you would hardly expect to find in the Canary Islands at first glance: the Barranco de las Monjas. Here, tuff-like rock formations and sandstone-style cliffs shape a scenery that glows […]
Arguamul and Santa Clara – a hike along La Gomera’s ancient paths
The village of Arguamul and the Ermita of Santa Clara Arguamul is one of the smallest and most remote hamlets on La Gomera and forms part of the municipality of Vallehermoso. The settlement lies at an altitude of around 300 metres above the north coast and, to this day, can only be reached via a […]
Circular Hike Tazo – Remote Paths and Healing Springs in the “Wild” West of La Gomera
The small hamlet of Tazo Nestled between the deeply incised barrancos and the forested heights of northern La Gomera lies Tazo – a hamlet that no one discovers by chance. Anyone who arrives here has made a conscious decision to do so: along narrow roads and tracks, past terraced fields, old stone walls and with […]
Large Circular Hike over Summits and through Ravines on the Slopes of the Cañadas
Circular hike over Montaña el Cedro down into remote ravines I have already described a shorter circular hike over Montaña el Cedro on SiebenInseln. For this reason, a small section of this circular walk is identical to the tour already described. However, this longer circuit additionally takes you to the summit of Montaña el Cedro, […]
Circular Hike Degollada de la Aldea: High Trails in the Inagua National Park, a Fantastic Descent and a Steep Gorge
From the Degollada de la Aldea through an Impressive Steep Wall to the Inagua The large circular hike from the Degollada de la Aldea to the Inagua Nature Reserve begins with a walk through an impressive steep wall. The path runs directly along the rock band and will then lead you through a side valley […]
Along the Volcano Route between black mountains, lava flows and green pines
The Volcano Route below Pico Viejo Below the imposing Teide and Pico Viejo, I have already described several circular walks on Tenerife on SiebenInseln. Today follows the Volcano Route, which runs above the Chinyero volcano and below Pico Viejo. Passing several volcanic cones, the Volcano Route leads you through the impressive landscape of the Teide […]
Arco de Tajao – Highlight of a Dream Hike Along the South Coast
From La Caleta to Abades via the Arco de Tajao: A Coastal Path Between Lava and Sea This versatile coastal hike starts in La Caleta, a small, rather inconspicuous coastal village south of Tajao. After just a few steps, you leave the built-up areas and enter a landscape shaped by volcanic rock, sand, and wind. […]
Hike to Roque Bentayga: Natural Wonder and Sacred Site of the Guanches
Roque Bentayga – History Between Rocks and Ravines Roque Bentayga rises prominently from the centre of Gran Canaria and is one of the island’s most striking natural monuments. At approximately 1,404 metres, this basalt rock towers over the central massif, offering expansive views of the surrounding ravines, volcanic cones, and rugged landscape. The distinctive rock […]
Through Wild Gorges and Quiet Villages: Circular Hike Fontanales – Valsendero
Valsendero – Hiking through one of the greenest regions of Gran Canaria In the green north of Gran Canaria, far from the sun-drenched beaches in the south, the island reveals a completely different side. Here, in the area of Fontanales, Valsendero and the Barranco del Agua, the climate is shaped by moist trade wind clouds, […]