Tenerife Walks and Hikes

  Top Tip: If you wish to tag the Masca Gorge descent on to this (another 5km, approx 3hrs), pre book your boat trip back to Los Gigantes from one of the many outlets advertising the Masca walk. Last time, about 18 months ago, I booked with the travel shop …

  If you travel by bus from the South, get off at the first stop as you enter Santiago and cross the road to the PR TF 65 and walk 1.5km down to the Roque Blanco footpath (TF 65.1). Turn Right and start your climb (note one of the return …

  Having walked as far as we can along this part of the coast its time to head up hill by the edge of the parque rural de Teno in the valle de Santiago to the town of Santiago del Teide which will become our hub for future hikes. There …

  We are getting into serious hiking territory now so you are going to need to start thinking ‘safety’. I wear trail running shoes but good hiking boots or shoes are required, as are hiking clothes as the temperature will drop at the top and you may get caught out …

  Morning everyone. Before I take you into the mountains proper I have a walk that can be done from Costa Adeje area. There are many more hikes in the area but I’m still walking and learning so have a go at discovering your own favourite. For those that didn’t …

This is a favourite of mine as it is an easy ‘out and return’ for the days when the weather isn’t suitable for mountain walks. Take a book, a swimsuit and a picnic and watch the waves at Alcala from the stepped seating area, it is so therapeutic. Starting from …

I have yet to find a coastal walk from Callao Salvaje to Playa San Juan (someone put the Abama Resort and the Ritz Carlton in the way) so, for now, we will pick this up at San Juan. (By the way; have you noticed how Barranco Abama sounds awfully like …

For those wishing to continue the walk from Los Cristianos for a further 7km, this part of the journey is undulating footpath and requires a bit of effort, a pair of walking shoes, and an open mind. Climb the steps at La Caleta and follow the path across the plateau …

I started the walk from the base of the cliffs in Los Cristianos but you can obviously start your walk anywhere on route and head in any direction that takes your fancy. Many here will be familiar with parts, or may be all, of this walk; it is flat paved …

  This is only a short walk and can be easily added to the previous walk from Las Galletas but it involves a steep climb and descent up and over high ground, it also requires proper shoes with a good grip. Start by heading towards the high ground at the …