Roque Bentayga – History Between Rocks and Ravines Roque Bentayga rises prominently from the centre of Gran Canaria and is one of the island’s most striking natural monuments. At approximately 1,404 metres, this basalt rock towers over the central massif, offering expansive views of the surrounding ravines, volcanic cones, and rugged landscape. The distinctive rock […]
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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 […]
New Visitor Regulations in Teide National Park (from November 2024)
New Visitor Regulations in Teide National Park: How to Register? I have already written everything you need to know about the Teide ascent in my article Pico del Teide – hiking on Spain’s highest mountain. However, since November 2024, the island administration (Cabildo) of Tenerife has introduced new visitor regulations for the Teide National Park. […]
A Short Circular Walk Around the Montaña de Artenara
Artenara and the Montaña de Artenara Artenara, situated at an altitude of approximately 1,200 metres, is the highest village on Gran Canaria. It captivates visitors with its spectacular location in the island’s Biosphere Reserve and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and ravines. Artenara is renowned for its cave dwellings carved into volcanic […]
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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 […]
Short Circular Hike around Roque Nublo
Roque Nublo – Landmark of Gran Canaria Roque Nublo (the Cloud Rock) is an approximately 65-meter-high imposing rock located in the center of the island in the Tejeda district on Gran Canaria. This impressive rock is considered the island’s landmark. Standing at 1,813 meters above sea level, it is visible from afar and is the […]
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
Montaña Pelada – Short Hike around a Majestic Volcano
View of the rock formations from the cliff path above the beach