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 […]
coastel hike
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 […]
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. […]
Great Teno Hike from Los Gigantes to Punta de Teno
Punta de Teno – the Western Cape of Tenerife Punta de Teno refers to the westernmost tip of the island of Tenerife, located in the municipality of Buenavista. This cape is known for its impressive views and the lighthouses. There are two lighthouses on the peninsula. The older one dates back to 1893. Since 1976, […]
Scenic Circular Hike through the Barranco de Ruiz and San Juan de La Rambla
Barranco de Ruiz – Natural Beauty, Accessible yet Rugged The Barranco de Ruiz is an impressive ravine located in the northern part of the Canary Island of Tenerife, specifically between the municipalities of Los Realejos and San Juan de la Rambla. And the ravine is renowned for its wild, natural beauty and offers a fascinating […]
Circular Hike El Hierro – Part 2 and Part 3 Nuestra Señora de los Reyes via La Frontera to Puerto de Estaca
The bell tower on the volcanic cone in La Frontera in front of the cliff face
Hiking in the Anaga Mountains
How you easily find your hiking tours on SiebenInseln Here, I’ll give you a brief summary of hiking in the Anaga Mountains. You might wonder why this is necessary. The answer becomes apparent when you search for tours on SiebenInseln. Once you land on the SiebenInseln website, you’ll encounter over 160 different hikes. Perhaps you’re […]
Long distance Hiking Trail GR-132, stage 1 – San Sebastian – Hermigua
La Gomera long-distance hiking trail GR-132
Circular walk around La Gomera on the GR-132, Stage 8 – San Sebastián – Playa de Santiago
GR-132 on 130 kilometres along the wild coast of La Gomera On La Gomera there are the GR-131 and GR-132 long-distance hiking trails. While the GR-131 runs through the centre of the island’s heights, the GR-132 hiking trail runs roughly parallel along the coast. I have described my hike on the GR-131 from San Sebastián […]
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 […]