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. […]
Southeast and the East
Hikes in the Southeast and East of Tenerife
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 […]
Igueste de Candelaria – Steep climb through the protected landscape of Las Lagunetas
Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape above Igueste de Candelaria When you start walking from Igueste de Candelaria, you are already in the protected landscape of Las Lagunetas. This landscape is a mountainous forest area that plays an important role in the conservation of underground groundwater and soil protection. There are large areas of pine forest and […]
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 […]
Pico Igonse – Steep ascent and descent to an impressive peak
Many ways to get to Pico Igonse The summit of Pico Igonse is 1410 metres high. It is not marked with a cross or a surveyor’s pillar, which may be due to the fact that this peak is part of a mountain ridge. This ridge continues upwards to the Cumbre Dorsal of Tenerife. Nevertheless, Pico […]