Valle de Arriba in Santiago del Teide The small district of Valle de Arriba belongs to the district town of Santiago del Teide, which is only 2 kilometres away. Here the name “High Valley” refers to the hamlet’s location at the highest point of the Santiago Valley at an altitude of 1010 metres. The district, […]
Hiking through villages
Talavera – challenging Teno circular hike past old hamlets
Talavera – a remnant from the 15th century On the Talavera circular hike, in addition to beautiful views and impressive nature, you will also pass through old hamlets. Firstly, after a strenuous climb up a mountain ridge, you will reach the small ruined hamlet of Talavera. Today you can visit the ruins and the nearby […]
Barranco Hondo – Great Hiking Tour through Gorge and Esperanza Forest
Hike Barranco Hondo – a village and a large gorge This large hiking tour starts in the small village of Barranco Hondo on the east coast of Tenerife. The village takes its name from the gorge of the same name along which it lies and which cuts it in half. The hike takes you along […]
Barranco de La Orchilla – Great circular hike over the Montaña Colorada
Barranco de La Orchilla – Historic Resource of Nature This large circular hike starts and ends at the Barranco de La Orchilla. For a good part of the hike, the trail leads you along the edge of this deep and impressive gorge. You will cross the Barranco twice. Here is some information about the Barranco […]
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 […]
Camino Real del Sur – Tranquil circular walk on the east side of Tenerife
Camino Real del Sur between El Río and Villa de Arico The Camino Real del Sur leads along historic paths from Granadilla de Abona to Güimar. You can hike the entire route and, if you like, take the bus back, as it runs largely parallel to the TF-28. The description of the entire Camino Real […]
Ruta del Agua – Leisurely round La Guancha
Ruta del Agua – Interesting facts about water On this 8-kilometre hike, as the name Ruta del Agua suggests, you will learn a lot about water and water extraction on Tenerife and in La Guancha. On many different walks that I have published on Seven Islands, I have already told you a lot about water […]
La Zarza – Instructive round in impressive landscape
Round trip La Zarza – La Sombrera – Sabina Alta On the eastern slopes of Tenerife above Fasnia, this beautiful circular tour starts in La Zarza. In addition to La Zarza, it takes you through two other small impressive towns high above the east coast. It is educational because you can learn a lot about […]
Tenerife – Great circular hike through Tamaimo and tranquil Canarian villages
Tamaimo – a good starting point for hikes The small mountain village of Tamaimo, which lies at 400 to 600 metres above sea level, is a good starting point for hikes in all directions. Here in the blog I have already reported about some hikes you can do from Tamaimo. In the direction of Teno, […]