MASCA GORGE HIKE: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
Masca Gorge is one of the most popular hiking trails in Tenerife. This stunning canyon route runs through a gorge surrounded by high, several hundred meter-tall rocks, all the way to the Masca Beach.
My go-to guides for Spain, from its volcanic islands to its rolling mainland landscapes.
Masca Gorge is one of the most popular hiking trails in Tenerife. This stunning canyon route runs through a gorge surrounded by high, several hundred meter-tall rocks, all the way to the Masca Beach.
Let’s face it: Tenerife might be paradise, but getting around without a car? Often, a nightmare. Sure, there’s public transport if you’re into waiting ages for buses or limiting your adventures to touristy spots. But if you’re serious about exploring this island properly by finding hidden beaches like this one, epic mountain roads (like the…
Camino de Candelaria trail has a very rich history, dating back to the early settlers of the region who used it as a way to travel and trade between the various villages. Hiking Camino de Candelaria allowed me to do a little discovery of the history and natural beauty of Tenerife. This pilgrim route is approximately…
Los Organos high mountain trail is one of my favorite hikes in Tenerife. Not very popular, yet demanding and offering some beautiful views.
The 30 Best Hikes in Tenerife is a very detailed guide that covers a wide variety of stunning trails suitable for all levels. From the lunar landscape of Teide National Park to the lush Laurisilva Forests and steep trails in Anaga Rural Park, the majestic Teno Mountain Range and beautiful coastal paths.
The 11 Best Hikes in Anaga Rural Park in Tenerife is a very detailed guide that covers a wide variety of awesome trails suitable for all levels in Anaga Rural Park + 2 bonus hikes located in the North.
Top 10 Hikes in Teide National Park guide is meant to inspire you to experience some of the best hikes in the lunar landscape of Teide National Park.
From the lunar landscape of Teide National Park to the Laurisilva Forests and steep trails in Anaga Rural Park. Top 12 short hikes in Tenerife is a very detailed guide that covers a wide variety of interesting trails that are easy and can be completed just under 3 hours!
Punta de Teno hike is one the most memorable hiking adventures I had in Tenerife. This very challenging, but rewarding trail has everything Teno Mountans have to offer.
Playa de Antequera hike is one of those places where you can escape the crowds. This beautiful black sand beach is a hidden paradise since it can be only accessed by foot or a boat.
Pico Verde (1318m) hike is an awesome hiking adventure away from the crowded tourist routes in the area. Also known as Montana de las Rosas, it is the second highest peak in the Teno Mountain range.
Although short, this hike offers great views of Barranco de Ruiz gorge and goes along picturesque villages. San Juan de La Rambla is a beautiful town that has one of the best coastlines in the north of the island.
The Roques de Garcia trail and its scenery reminds of the iconic landscapes from the movie “Planet of the Apes.”
Explore volcanic landscape around Mirador de Samara. This short hike takes you through the unique terrain of the Teide National Park.
Chinyero Volcano hike (Volcan Chinyero) is a an awesome hiking adventure taking you on a journey through the volcanic legacy of Tenerife.
Camino de Candelaria South is a demanding route that’s perfect for those who like challenges as it offers over 1500m of elevation gain on the total distance of 18 kilometres.
La Fortaleza is one of Tenerife’s remarkable natural landmarks located within Teide National Park. Known for its breathtaking views, this unique geological formation stands as a testament to the island’s volcanic history.
This Afur hike is a beautiful loop trail located in the Anaga Rural Park in Tenerife. This guide is for one of the less-known trails on the island, so you will often have the beautiful views all to yourself.
Monte Aguirre hike is the most magical forest experience you can find in Tenerife as it leads to a magical Laurel Forest in the Zona de Exclusion.
Sombrero de Chasna is one of the coolest half day hikes in Tenerife. This short but rewarding route takes you to the top of the peak, which resembles a hat.
Welcome to Grand Faro de Anaga! This loop trail will take you through couple of landmarks such as El Draguillo village, Roque de Anaga, and the Faro de Anaga – the famous lighthouse.
Barranco del Infierno is an awesome ravine trail located in the municipality of Adeje in the south of Tenerife.
Las Ventanas de Güimar is one of the coolest adventures in Tenerife. This unique tunnel route takes you through dozens of windows made by nature and provides a magical hiking experience.ju
Montana de Limon hike is perfect for forest lovers, as the majority of the climb takes place in a pine tree forest ending in a lunar-like landscape.
Pico Viejo (3135m) is the second highest peak in Tenerife. This sunset hike is a great alternative to its famous neighbour, Mount Teide. It offers a quieter experience, a challenging ascent and if timed right, offers one of the most spectacular sunset views on the entire island.
This guide is for a challenging route that combines a few different trails around the area. The trail winds its way up the steep slopes of the Teno Mountains, reaching an elevation of 1,350 meters.
Playa de Tamadite hike is a great adventure starting from the Barranco de Afur leading to the black sand beach – Playa de Tamadite and Taganana village.
Welcome to my guide for hiking El Teide (3715m), the highest point of Spain and the holy grail of all the hikes in Tenerife, Canary Islands. This guide is about a true hiking experience without using a cable car.
In this guide, I combined a few different trails and came up with this awesome adventure featuring two summits of Roque del Conde (1001m), Roque de los Brezos (1108), stunning Barranco del Rey Ravine and on top of that – the fascinating archeological area of mysterious Guancha Caves.
Playa de Ijuana is a true hidden gem of Tenerife. Not only does it offer spectacular views of the Anaga Mountains and surrounding villages, but it also leads to one of the most amazing beaches I’ve ever seen.
Welcome to the moon! Paisaje Lunar is one of the most interesting natural wonders in Tenerife. This unique hiking trail takes you through a lunar landscape created by volcanic eruptions, with lava that has hardened into striking rock formations.
Roque de Taborno is one of the coolest short hikes in Tenerife. This striking basaltic rock, rising 706 meters above sea level, is one of the most characteristic geological features of the Anaga Massif.
Alto de Guajara (2718m) is one of my favourite hiking adventures in Tenerife. In fact, that was my first hike in the Teide National Park I chose to acclimatise before going after higher elevations on the island.
This hidden trail from Punta del Hidalgo to Batan and Chinamada is my number one hiking adventure in the Anaga Mountains, and maybe even on the whole island.
Welcome to Los Gigantes! This hardcore trail can be classified as an extreme adventure and one of my personal favourites when it comes to hiking in Tenerife.
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