Reserva Natural Especial Los Tilos de Moya The Reserva Natural Especial Los Tilos is home to some of the last remaining subtropical laurel forests (laurisilva) on Gran Canaria. Once, the laurel forest covered large parts of the island, but today it has been reduced to around 91 hectares. This protected forest is part of the Doramas Rural […]
Hiking through villages
A Tranquil Circular Hike Around San Juan del Reparo
San Juan del Reparo – a small, peaceful mountain village on the north-west coast of Tenerife I have already described a large circular hike that leads from San Juan del Reparo towards the coast on SiebenInseln. And there is also an extensive hike starting from La Montañeta with many variants on SiebenInseln. Today’s hike, however, […]
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, […]
Grand Circular Hike from Artenara through the Tamadaba Natural Park
Tamadaba Natural Park – An Untouched Natural Paradise in the West of Gran Canaria First of all, I must mention that although we had good weather for hiking (cloudy), unfortunately, the photos all appear quite grey and do not truly reflect the beauty of the landscape. The Tamadaba Natural Park spans approximately 7,500 hectares in […]
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Grand Circular Hike from Caserío de las Fuentes through Barranco Niágara – the Machu Picchu of Tenerife
The Remote Hamlet of Caserío de las Fuentes Caserío de Las Fuentes (1000 m altitude) is a historic hamlet in the southwest of Tenerife, located within the municipality of Guía de Isora. Nestled between the ravines Barranco de Guaria and Barranco de Cuéscaro, northwest of the Montaña de Tejina, the small settlement lies among terraced […]
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Grand Circular Hike from Vera de Erques via Pino Redondo and Las Fuentes
Vera de Erques – A Great Starting Point for Interesting Hikes So far, on SiebenInseln, I have only described the hike from Vera de Erques to the Chindía Waterfall. This route partially overlaps with the ascent path of the hike that will now take you to the other side of the large gorge. Soon, I […]
Grand Circular Hike to the Cuevas de Caballero
The Cuevas de Caballero On this beautiful circular hike, you will also reach the Cuevas de Caballero via the upper ridge path. These caves, among many other interesting sights you will encounter throughout the hike, are the highlight of this tour. The Cuevas de Caballero are among the most fascinating cave systems on the island […]
Tranquil circular hike Los Brezos via Araya
Los Brezos circular hiking trail with high adventure value The Los Brezos circular hiking trail with the official designation SL TF 294 in the Valle de Güímar connects several traditional hiking trails. Part of this trail is also identical to the circular hike around Pico Igonse. Most of the hike runs through agricultural land at […]
Short Walk Above Aldea de San Nicolás – Degollada de Tasartico
Aldea de San Nicolás, Tasarte, and the Inagua Nature Reserve Aldea de San Nicolás and its smaller neighbour, Tasarte, are two typical Canarian villages located in the southwest of Gran Canaria, distinguished by their stunning natural landscapes and rich history. The village boasts a population of nearly 8,000 residents. Surrounded by impressive mountains and the […]
Leisurely Circular Walk around Veneguera
Veneguera – A Traditional Canarian Village Away from the Tourist Areas Veneguera is a small village on Gran Canaria, located within the municipality of Mogán in the southwestern part of the island. The village is renowned for its picturesque setting in a fertile valley, surrounded by impressive mountains and lush vegetation typical of the region. […]