MIRADOR DE SAMARA LAVA WALK

Mirador de Samara is short but very cool hike located in Teide Park. Not only it is less popular among other trails in Tenerife, it also allows you to walk on lava fields as well as (after a short detour) seeing Cuevas Negras. Very interesting set of caves carved inside of the volcanic grounds. If you’re looking for an easy, short yet rewarding adventure in Teide Park, Mirador de Samara is what you’re after. I promise!

MIRADOR DE SAMARA FACTS

Distance: The total distance for this hike 10km for a loop trail.

Hike duration: This hike’s duration was almost 3h with a moving time of 2h. Adding a short break this hike should take no more than 3h.

Elevation gain: The total elevation gain for this hike was only 400m.

Difficulty: This hike or rather walk is super easy. The only challenge might be sun exposure so don’t forget a hat and suncream!

Gear needed: Light clothing, head protection and comfy shoes. If you’re unsure on what else to bring for a hike, read this guide.

My Strava upload can be found here: Mirador de Samara Lava Walk

You can download the GPS route for your phone or watch here: Mirador de Samara loop.gpx

GETTING TO MIRADOR DE SAMARA

By car: You can park your car at the car park of Mirador de Samara, -> google pin.

By bus: Not sure if taking a bus makes any sense, the bus stop is just way too far.

MY EXPERIENCE OF HIKING MIRADOR DE SAMARA

Mirador de Samara begins right at the car park called “Mirador de Samara”.  We started with a little detour to the left to get a bit higher up to have a look at the surrounding area. Right after, we followed the trail facing the majestic Teide. If you haven’t climbed Teide yet, read my guide: HIKING TEIDE MOUNTAIN – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

From the very beginning this hike is all about walking on the volcanic dust fields with some views of another planet’s-like scenery. I’ve hiked the whole Teide Park throughout my stay in Tenerife, yet every time I walk on these lava fields, they always leave me stunned. There’s definitely something about it that make the whole experience unforgettable!

Getting closer to Teide, slightly after a few kilometres, we reached the famous lava tubes called Cuevas Negras in Teide National Park. How sad they’re actually closed! The first cave felt almost like a little canyon, it’s a great spot to take some pics before moving on. We actually thought it was a perfect spot for a quick lunch and a drink so we played around it for a while.

After a longer while we decided to head back. On the way, the clouds slowly started catching up which honestly was a blessing, considering how hot the weather was during the whole hike. We passed by this cute little shrine, and walked our way back ‘inside’ the clouds at that point.

I hope you enjoyed reading this guide and will find Mirador de Samara hike as fun as we did! It’s without a doubt a very cool, short adventure doable by everyone. If you have any questions just drop a comment below.

Here’s my recommendation for some other easy hikes in Tenerife: Paisaje Lunar, Mirador de Samara, Roques de Garcia, Roque de Taborno, Barranco del Infierno, Monte Aguirre and Chinyero Volcano.

HAVE YOU SEEN MY OTHER HIKING GUIDES IN TENERIFE?

I lived and worked in Tenerife for three months, hiking nearly every day. I’ve explored over 70 trails to bring you an ultimate guide – highlighting the Top 30 Best Hikes in Tenerife. Each guide has a detailed description including the distance, difficulty, gear needed and everything else needed to complete the hike successfully. If you happen to notice any changes on the trail that should be updated – please drop the comment below so I can keep this guide up to date.

If you prefer easier hikes that can be completed under 3 hours, check out Top 12 Short Hikes in Tenerife guide.

Safe and happy hiking my friend!