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 […]
Gorge Hike
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Barranco del Infierno – Hike through the gorge of hell in Tenerife
Reserva Natural Especial Barranco del Infierno The Barranco del Infierno (Hell Gorge) is located in the southwest of Tenerife near Adeje. Just behind the popular Masca Gorge it is one of the most popular destinations for many tourists. The Barranco del Infierno is easy to walk on. But it does not only offer an impressive […]
Hiking on and around the white volcanic rock Risco Blanco
Hikes at the striking volcanic rock Risco Blanco The Risco Blanco is located in the Teno Mountains and separates the Barranco Natero and the Barranco Seco with its offshore mountain ridge. Today I would like to present some hikes from El Molledo on and around the beautiful white volcanic rock Risco Blanco. But if you […]
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Barranco de Erques – Circular walk high above the south coast
Barranco or gorge – the longest Barrancos of Tenerife Today’s circular walk also takes you along a large Barranco again. This time it is the Barranco de Erques. Barranco is the Spanish word for gorge. And of these gorges there are truly some on the Canary Islands. And also Tenerife has more to offer than […]
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El Jaral – Circular hike through gorges and over heights
Fascinating canyon and high-altitude hike near El Jaral This circular walk near the town of El Jaral starts on the south side of the Barranco del Achacay or Barranco Pozo. First we go down into the deep Barranco Pozo and on the opposite side up again to the idyllic mountain resort El Jaral. From there […]
Great circular walk from Tijarafe to Pirate’s Cove
Spectacular circular walk below Tijarafe Today’s hike starts in the small village of Tijarafe on La Palma. It takes you on beautiful hiking trails across meadows, fields and lonely fincas and banana plantations towards the Atlantic Ocean. There is a spectacular descent on narrow paths directly at the steep coast. At the bottom you will […]
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 […]