Gara and Jonay became Garajonay. This beautiful circular walk on La Gomera takes you from Chipude to the striking rock plateau of Fortaleza. From there you continue to the roof of the island. The Garajonay is with its 1.487 meters of altitude the highest elevation on La Gomera. From there you will have a fantastic […]
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 […]
Guergues Steig – Fascinating high-level hike over the Masca Gorge
Tenerife: Guergues trail one of the most popular hikes The Guergues Steig is the mountain ridge between the Barranco of Masca and the Barranco Natero. There the rock massif runs from the height of the Teno Mountains in a westerly direction towards the Atlantic Ocean. The entire mountain ridge can be walked on a footpath. […]
Great circular walk from Soria around Lake Chira
Lakes Hiking tour from Soria to Chira Lake Today’s hike on Gran Canaria starts in Soria. It does not only lead you through two small typical Canarian villages. The special feature is the crossing of the gigantic dam wall of Lake Soria. Then you hike to the top of the Lomo de la Palma. But […]
From Adeje to Ifonche – Hike over the south coast of Tenerife
Mountains, Barrancos and lots of nature Today’s hike, which starts in Adeje, takes you up over the south coast to the Ifonche mountains. On the quite long hike you can always enjoy fantastic views of the neighbouring mountain ranges, deep Barrancos and the wide south coast. You will circle the famous Barranco del Infierno and […]
Great circular hike over the northwestern cliffs near Chijeré
Hike from Vallehermoso via Cumbre de Chijeré Today’s hike takes you from Vallehermoso up to the northwestern cliffs of the small island of Gomera. From up there you can enjoy wonderful views from the Cumbre de Chijeré and the other hiking trail over the ridge. You can see down to the Roque de los Órganos […]
Two summit tour in the south of Tenerife – Circular hike around Roque Imoque
Roque Imoque and Roque de los Brezos The Roque Imoque and the Roque de los Brezos are located in the south of Tenerife. And although the El Dorado of the hikers is rather in the north and on the island centre of Tenerife, this beautiful round tour attracts with wonderful views. In order not to […]
Circular walk around the Roques de García
Roques de García – small but fine round tour around an impressive rock massif On the hike you will see the Roques de García with the famous Roque Cinchado, also known as Finger of God, which is not missing on any travel guide. And while you are circling the small mountain massif, you will have […]
Ridge walk with ascent of Baracán
The Baracán, Teno Alto and Las Portelas in a comfortable hiking tour Today’s circular walk will not only take you to the summit of Baracán in northwestern Tenerife. This varied hike takes you over a mountain ridge with fantastic views and the mountains and gorges of the Teno Mountains. You hike via the idyllic village […]
Forest fire in Tenerife
Another forest fire August 2023 on the north-eastern flank of Tenerife I last reported on a large forest fire on Tenerife on the southern flank of Mount Teide in April 2018 (see below). Since then, there have been fires from time to time on Tenerife and also on the other Canary Islands. The last fire […]