From Aldea Blanca to San Miguel de Abona This circular hike starts in the small village of Aldea Blanca, which lies about 200 metres above the south-east coast of the island of Tenerife. Aldea Blanca means white village. The town has around 1,000 inhabitants and has its own parish. The big castle is conspicuous and […]
Montaña el Cedro – exciting circular walk on the slopes of the Cañadas
Montaña el Cedro – a rugged summit in the Cañadas The Montaña el Cedro is a small rugged peak in a chain of mountains, the Cañadas. These mountains frame the caldera, the crater rim of the huge primeval volcano that was in the middle of the island millions of years ago. There are beautiful walks […]
Montaña Blanca – Hike over the largest volcano of the island
Montaña Blanca – volcanic hike of a special kind This hike on Lanzarote over the Montaña Blanca (also known as Caldera Blanca) takes you over the entire crater rim of the mighty volcano to the summit. At almost 600 metres, it is the highest volcano on the island. The hiking trail is called Caldera Blanca […]
Anaga – Impressive circular walk around Taborno
Taborno and the “Matterhorn” of Tenerife The Roque Taborno (703 metres above sea level) with its striking shape is the landmark of the small town of Taborno. It is also known as the “Matterhorn of Tenerife”. You can also combine it with this great circular hike from Taborno in a short hike. Taborno itself is […]
Anaga – Circular hike Afur Taganana
Afur – a good starting point for hikes in the Anaga Mountains This circular hike starts in the small hamlet of Afur, hidden at 227 metres above sea level at the end of a road in the Anaga Mountains. From the Anaga mountain road you reach Afur via the hamlet Roque Negro. There you have […]
Circular hike from Chamorga via the lighthouse Faro de Anaga
Circular walk through the Barranco de Chamorga and back via the lighthouse Faro de Anaga In the past I have already introduced a circular hike around Chamorga over the Tafada hills. Today there is a second circular hike, which you can combine with the other circular hike if necessary. It also starts in the small […]
Spectacular hiking trail to Chinamada
Hiking trail from Punta del Hidalgo to Chinamada with magnificent views In the description round tour about the mountain ranges around Chinamada I already described a hike in the Anaga mountains to Chinamada (600 altitude meters). This tour, which starts at Cruz del Carmen and goes to Chinamada and Las Carboneras, can be combined wonderfully […]
Anaga – Canal and Gorge Hike around El Batán
El Batán, Bejia and two extraordinary gorges Tenerife Anaga – Canal and Gorge Hike around El Batán Today’s circular walk around the small town of El Batán in the Anaga Mountains on Tenerife starts at the coast in Punta del Hidalgo. From there you can hike up towards Cruz del Carmen. Half way you reach […]
Tenerife – Great circular hike through Tamaimo and tranquil Canarian villages
Tamaimo – a good starting point for hikes The small mountain village of Tamaimo, which lies at 400 to 600 metres above sea level, is a good starting point for hikes in all directions. Here in the blog I have already reported about some hikes you can do from Tamaimo. In the direction of Teno, […]
Circular hike – Mirador de La Peña, green plateau and a steep break-off edge
The Mirador de La Peña The Mirador de La Peña lies in an impressive position at 642 metres above sea level above the El Golfo valley on El Hierro. It is located near the small hamlet of Guarazoca. From up there you have a fantastic view of the wide valley deep below you. But not […]