Barranco de Las Vacas – a well-known tufa gorge on the east side of Gran Canaria The Barranco de Las Vacas, known by its name, was once an insider tip on Gran Canaria. Unfortunately, it has long since ceased to be so. In the social media, you can find an endless number of posts and […]
Small circular hike from San Bartolomé de Tirajana via Cruz Grande
Cruz Grande and the small town of San Bartolomé de Tirajana The Cruz Grande is a pass located at 1249 metres above sea level. The saddle is also called Degollada de la Cruz Grande. From up there, you can enjoy views of two different valleys. On one side you can see the Caldera de Tirajana […]
Playa Antequera – Lonely beach in the eastern Anaga Mountains
Big strenuous circular hike across Playa Antequera From Igueste, I have already described the hike along the ridge path. This hike to Playa Antequera is identical to the small but challenging loop at the beginning and end. But overall, this hike to Playa Antequera beach is bigger and more strenuous. You have to climb up […]
Igueste de San Andrés – Challenging ridge walk in the Anaga Mountains
Igueste de San Andrés – a small hamlet on the edge of the Anaga Mountains Originally, the small village of Igueste belonged to the neighbouring village of San Andrés. Today, the little village of Igueste de San Andrés with its 500 inhabitants is administratively assigned to the district of Anaga. It is located with its […]
Tajogaite – Hiking tour over the new volcano on La Palma
Tajogaite – little history of a new volcano It was not long ago that Tajogaite struck fear into an entire island and the world with it. On 19 September 2021, a new volcano, which initially had no name, erupted at the top of the Cumbre Vieja mountain range on La Palma. This eruption lasted until […]
Barranco Anosma – Hike on the Anaga East Coast from Lomo de Las Bodegas to the Beach
Barranco Anosma and Barranco Ijuana Barranco Anosma is located on the eastern side of the Anaga Mountains in Tenerife. It is the last gorge on the east side of the island before the north coast. Many hikers who set off here to the last tip of the island of Tenerife usually continue straight on to […]
Pico de Las Nieves – Impressive hike on the Cumbre from Cruz Grande
Pico de Las Nieves – the second highest peak on Gran Canaria The Pico de Las Nieves is the second highest peak on Gran Canaria after the Roque Nublo with its 1949 metres. If the weather is good and the Cumbre is not surrounded by clouds, you can enjoy wonderful views over the mountain ranges […]
Camino Real del Sur from Granadilla de Abona to Güimar
The Camino Real del Sur – a historic path from Granadilla de Abona The entire Camino Real del Sur runs along historic paths between Granadilla de Abona and Güimar. At least, that is the route I am presenting here. You can also extend the route to the southwest and walk from Granadilla de Abona to […]
Santa Lucia de Tirajana – Great Hiking Circuit via Cruz del Siglo and the Cumbre
Gran Canaria Round Trip on the Cumbre High above Santa Lucia de Tirajana This large circular hike from Santa Lucia de Tirajana has it all. With almost 18 kilometres and over 1,200 metres of altitude gain, there is something for the ambitious hiker to do. But in return, you will experience a varied and impressive […]
Roque de Taborno – Great Hiking Tour with a Visit to the “Materhorn of Tenerife”
Circular hike in the Anaga Mountains with a round trip around Roque de Taborno This large circular hike in the Anaga Mountains is really a “small” challenge for every hiker. Not only the length of almost 19 kilometres and the 1,200 metres of altitude difference are a challenge, but also the actual airy loop around […]