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Two women hikers on mule tracks with panoramic views of Adeje

Walking Paradise Tenerife

Wild Atlantic, sunny coasts and volcanic stones

8 Days / 7 Nights
Mountain Hiking
Two women hikers on mule tracks with panoramic views of Adeje

Not all islands are the same. Every island in the Canary Islands has its very own character, and you can experience this while island hiking on Tenerife. The largest island in the Canaries is a popular destination for hiking holidaymakers – and almost the whole year round! From the beginning of February until December the mild climate on the Atlantic allows for wonderful hiking adventures. The stable weather conditions are also what gives the island its distinctive appearance. With Eurohike you can hike from the green Northwest of Tenerife to the southern countryside through rugged coastlines and past dreamy mountain villages. Eight days of pure mountain enjoyment in the middle of the Atlantic!

The Teno Mountains, the Masca Gorge, Mount Teide or the idyllic coastal town of Garachico: no highlight in the north of Tenerife will escape you during the hiking week with Eurohike. Hiking on an island is always a very special experience, and this hiking trip combines mountain and coastal hikes. So you can enjoy not only the hilly landscape of Tenerife, but also the deep blue Atlantic.

  • Imposing contrasts: In Tenerife contrasts come together. On the one hand, there are the black lava beaches and the white lunar landscape. Or the numerous hours of sunshine and the snow-covered Teide. 
  • Spain’s highest mountain: The Pico del Teide is the highest peak in the Canaries, and also Spain. From the Teide National Park you have a magnificent view of the snow topped mountain.

Cooling down in the lava swimming pool of the coastal town of Garachico kicks off your week of hiking on Tenerife. Over eight days you explore the island and its valleys, coasts and charming villages. The challenging daily hikes are between ten and 15 kilometres long and can be very demanding in places. As some of the hikes lead along relatively steep paths and trails, a solid basic level of fitness is necessary to enjoy the week. On the boat trip from Playa de Masca to Los Gigantes you can enjoy the view of Tenerife from the sea. Planning your first trip to Tenerife? You can rely on Eurohike's extensive travel and route material, which will be sent to you before you start your trip.

Itinerary at a glance

Wandering through Tenerife's north, you will pass through the diverse Teno Mountains, the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the famous white moonscape. A bath in the lava pools of Garachico is an experience.

Garachico is located on the roaring Atlantic coast in the north-west of Tenerife. The old part of town boasts beautiful mansions, churches and the ‚Castillo San Miguel’. The volcanic rock pools invite to a refreshing plunge.

Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja

You hike through the very recent volcanic area of Garachico along historic paths. The strenuous ascent to the Ermita de San Francisco is rewarded with a stunning view onto the town situated below, but first and foremost onto the Atlantic Ocean and the entire northern coastline. After a short break in San Juan del Reparo you descend across the fertile landscape past colourful flowers, cactee and agaves back to the sea again.

Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja

An amazing hike from the sea into the uplands. HIking through remote gorges, characteristic cultivated land and laurel forests you reach the tranquil mountain village of Erjos. You continue along alpine paths through the Teno-mountain range until you arrive at Santiago del Teide. On today’s hike you walk across several vegetation areas – a true paradise for flora and fauna enthusiasts.

Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio

Enjoy panoramic views on your transfer through terraced cultivated areas, while passing grazing herds of goats, to the magical Teno-mountain range. Initially the route takes you up to a mountain ridge from where you can enjoy a marvellous panoramic view. Then you proceed along the ridge over to the Tabaiba pass and onwards on a stunning high altitude path. From here you have an extraordinary view onto the western coastline and the mighty Masca-gorge with its black rocks. Passing the two Gala-Peaks, you return to Santiago del Teide.

Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio

From Santiago your journey leads to the remote mountain village of Masca, with its impressive unique location amidst green volcanic scenery and jagged rocks. After a short ‚cortado’-coffee break you start your hike through the Masca-gorge, which enthralls every hiking enthusiast with its rugged beauty. From Playa de Masca by boat to the holiday resort of Los Gigantes, where you stay overnight by the sea. Optionally to the Masca-gorge hike, you directly walk down to Los Gigantes along the charming ‚Königs-path’, as the gorge is closed at the moment.

Hotel (example): Tui Blue Los Gigantes

Transfer to the neat village of Adeje, from there you proceed along ancient bridle paths, which were used formerly to transport goods across the mountains, across remote mountainous areas. The route offers ample panoramic views alongside terraced fields and forests, leading you high above the infernal gorge towards Ifonche. You continue along varied trails to the idyllic mountain region of Arona, situated below the mighty Teide-massif.

Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba

On today’s tour you experience yet another one of Tenerife’s unique landscapes. You walk up to a viewpoint located at over 1800m in altitude just below Mount Teide, from where you can spot the ‚white lunarscape’. Let your imagination go wild whilst watching these bizarre sand stone formations on the slopes created by wind, water and the weather. An amazing contrast compared to the black volcanic rock of the past few days.

Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba

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Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

Wandering through Tenerife's north, you will pass through the diverse Teno Mountains, the cliffs of Los Gigantes and the famous white moonscape. A bath in the lava pools of Garachico is an experience.

Garachico is located on the roaring Atlantic coast in the north-west of Tenerife. The old part of town boasts beautiful mansions, churches and the ‚Castillo San Miguel’. The volcanic rock pools invite to a refreshing plunge.

Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja

You hike through the very recent volcanic area of Garachico along historic paths. The strenuous ascent to the Ermita de San Francisco is rewarded with a stunning view onto the town situated below, but first and foremost onto the Atlantic Ocean and the entire northern coastline. After a short break in San Juan del Reparo you descend across the fertile landscape past colourful flowers, cactee and agaves back to the sea again.

Hotel (example): La Quinta Roja

An amazing hike from the sea into the uplands. HIking through remote gorges, characteristic cultivated land and laurel forests you reach the tranquil mountain village of Erjos. You continue along alpine paths through the Teno-mountain range until you arrive at Santiago del Teide. On today’s hike you walk across several vegetation areas – a true paradise for flora and fauna enthusiasts.

Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio

Enjoy panoramic views on your transfer through terraced cultivated areas, while passing grazing herds of goats, to the magical Teno-mountain range. Initially the route takes you up to a mountain ridge from where you can enjoy a marvellous panoramic view. Then you proceed along the ridge over to the Tabaiba pass and onwards on a stunning high altitude path to the remote mountain village of Masca. From here you have an extraordinary view onto the western coastline and the mighty Masca-gorge with its black rocks. Return to Santiago del Teide by public bus.

Hotel (example): La Casona del Patio

You walk directly from the hotel on the enchanting King's Path down to the village of Los Gigantes, with its 450 m high cliffs. Today you will have enough time to explore the lava beaches below the second highest cliffs in Europe, visit the harbour and for a swim in the pool or the roaring Atlantic Ocean.

Hotel (example): Tui Blue Los Gigantes

Transfer to the neat village of Adeje, from there you proceed along ancient bridle paths, which were used formerly to transport goods across the mountains, across remote mountainous areas. The route offers ample panoramic views alongside terraced fields and forests, leading you high above the infernal gorge towards Ifonche. You continue along varied trails to the idyllic mountain region of Arona, situated below the mighty Teide-massif.

Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba

On today’s tour you experience yet another one of Tenerife’s unique landscapes. You walk up to a viewpoint located at over 1800m in altitude just below Mount Teide, from where you can spot the ‚white lunarscape’. Let your imagination go wild whilst watching these bizarre sand stone formations on the slopes created by wind, water and the weather. An amazing contrast compared to the black volcanic rock of the past few days.

Hotel (example): Hotel Spa Villalba

Day
08
Departure or extension

Route information

Mountain Hiking

Daily hiking tours lead you along relatively rocky paths and trails, a good basic fitness level is required for tours with walking times of up to 5.5 hours. Surefootedness is especially required for the hike through the Masca-gorge. Whenever possible, you can choose between a challenging itinerary (pointed out in the text) and a more relaxed one each day. Discover Tenerife’s diversity along magnificent mountain and coastal paths.

Prices & Dates

Category: very nice, typical 3***- and mostly 4****-hotels (partly with pool)

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • 1 Half board (Los Gigantes)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Boat trip Playa de Masca – Los Gigantes
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Airport transfer Tenerife South – Garachico EUR 265 per ride (up to. 4 people), EUR 199 per ride (up to 8 people), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Departure

Airport Tenerife South:

  • Arrival in Garachico: By public bus (www.titsa.com) in approx. 2.5 hours.
  • Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 1.5 hours. Taxi ride approx. EUR 40, duration approx. 30 minutes.

Airport Tenerife North:

  • Arrival in Garachico: By public bus in approx. 2 hours.
  • Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 2.5 hours.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Journeys by public buses, approx. EUR 10 per person
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • 1 Half board (Los Gigantes)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome meeting (German, English)
  • Transfers according to program
  • 1 Boat trip Playa de Masca – Los Gigantes
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Airport transfer Tenerife South – Garachico EUR 179 per ride (up to. 4 people), EUR 219 (up tp 8 people), reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance.

Arrival / Departure

Airport Tenerife South:

  • Arrival in Garachico: By public bus (www.titsa.com) in approx. 2.5 hours.
  • Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 1.5 hours. Taxi ride approx. EUR 40, duration approx. 30 minutes.

Airport Tenerife North:

  • Arrival in Garachico: By public bus in approx. 2 hours.
  • Departure from Vilaflor: By public bus in approx. 2.5 hours.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Journeys by public buses, approx. EUR 10 per person

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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