Vega de San Mateo – a Rural and Traditional Mountain Village Vega de San Mateo is a municipality in the central part of the Canary Island of Gran Canaria. It is a rural and traditional community known for its agriculture, markets, cultural festivals, and natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 800 meters in the […]
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Adventurous Route around Montaña de Tejina
Montaña de Tejina – a 2-million-year-old volcano Montaña de Tejina is located within the municipality of Guía de Isora, above the village of Tejina, at a mid-altitude in the southwest of Tenerife. This volcanic rock, more than 2 million years old, was formed during the same geological period as Las Cañadas. Montaña de Tejina is […]
A Leisurely Stroll Through the Cloud Forest from Arure to Vallehermoso
Arure – a Mountain Village in an Extraordinary Location The small mountain village of Arure is situated at an altitude of 825 metres above Valle Gran Rey. The locals often share the tale that Arure was once the seat of the ancient Canarian king after whom the large valley is named. What is certain is […]
Long-Distance Hiking Trail GR-132 Stages 6 and 7 – Playa Rajita via Alajeró to Playa Santiago
Long-Distance Hiking Trail GR-132 Stages 6 and 7 In this article, I describe stages 6 and 7 of the long-distance hiking trail GR-132 from Playa Rajita via Alajeró to Playa Santiago. On the small Canary Island of La Gomera, there are the long-distance hiking trails GR-131 and GR-132. While the GR-131 runs through the heights […]
Circular Walk Mogán – Tauro – Molino de Viento
Puerto de Mogán and Mogán – a Popular Excursion Destination More well-known than the village of Mogán is the holiday resort of Puerto de Mogán. The famous harbour and frequently visited tourist spot emerged in the 1980s right on the coast. However, the village of Mogán, which lies a bit further inland, has existed for […]
Hiking around the small Canarian village of La Culata
La Culata – Two small or one big hiking circuit The small village of La Culata is located at approximately 1200 meters above sea level in the center of the island of Gran Canaria and belongs to the municipality of Tejeda. In the village itself, there are still many traditionally built Canarian houses. These were […]
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
Long-distance hiking trail GR-132 Stage 5 – Valle Gran Rey to Playa Rajita
Track of the island hike with all stages
Circular Hike around Presa de Las Niñas
The Presa de Las Niñas reservoir in the heart of the Gran Canaria Biosphere Reserve The Presa de Las Niñas reservoir is located in the Llanos de la Yerbahuerto at an altitude of approximately 900 meters. This area belongs to the Parque Rural de Nublo, located within the Gran Canaria Biosphere Reserve. In June 2005, […]
Circular Hike El Hierro – Part 1 Long-Distance Trail GR-131 Camino de la Virgen
Long-Distance Trail Hike GR-131 Camino de la Virgen On the small Canary Island of El Hierro, there is the long-distance trail hike GR-131 Camino de la Virgen. It runs from the coast in the northeast of the island across the entire Cumbre to the southwest of El Hierro. You can start either in Tamaduste (Variant […]