Monumento Natural de Los Derriscados – Barranco de las Monjas In the east of Tenerife, along the coast near Granadilla de Abona, lies a landscape you would hardly expect to find in the Canary Islands at first glance: the Barranco de las Monjas. Here, tuff-like rock formations and sandstone-style cliffs shape a scenery that glows […]
Southeast and the East
Hikes in the Southeast and East of Tenerife
Arco de Tajao – Highlight of a Dream Hike Along the South Coast
From La Caleta to Abades via the Arco de Tajao: A Coastal Path Between Lava and Sea This versatile coastal hike starts in La Caleta, a small, rather inconspicuous coastal village south of Tajao. After just a few steps, you leave the built-up areas and enter a landscape shaped by volcanic rock, sand, and wind. […]
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 […]
Diverse Hike Circuit Around Trevejos
Trevejos – A Small Hamlet in Southeast Tenerife Trevejos is a small settlement within the municipality of Vilaflor de Chasna on Tenerife. With fewer than 50 residents, it is situated about 3 km from Vilaflor’s centre. The hamlet lies at an average altitude of around 1,640 metres and covers an area of 15 square kilometres. […]
Circular hike from Arico to the El Contador rest area
The El Contador Recreational Area El Contador is a secluded rest area, located 1,250 meters high in the mountains on the eastern side of Tenerife. The surroundings are lush with dense bushes and Canarian pine forests. Among the wildlife species in this area, you can find blue rock thrushes, woodpeckers, various beetles, and butterflies. This […]
Circular Hike with Cave Visit in Arico Viejo
Arico Viejo – A Traditional Village with Renowned Hiking and Climbing Areas Arico Viejo is a small, traditional village in the southeast of Tenerife, belonging to the municipality of Arico. It has a relatively small population, with the number of inhabitants estimated to be around 1,000. Overall, Arico Viejo is a quiet, authentic place that […]
Montaña Pelada – Short Hike around a Majestic Volcano
View of the rock formations from the cliff path above the beach
Small circular hike above San Andrés with bunker, rock gate and impressive views
The San Andrés Bunker High above Playa Teresitas and the idyllic, colourful town of San Andrés, you will not only experience magnificent views and beautiful nature on this short hike. You will first hike along the Pista Militar de San Andrés. This leads you up to a large bunker that was built during the Second […]
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 […]