The Canary Islands are a relatively small Spanish archipelago of 7 islands waaaay down under Europe. They are a popular holiday destination for Europeans during the winter but they are also well known for their hiking possibilities. Culturally European, geographically African, the Canaries have something for every hiker.
Tenerife is one of the most popular islands of the Canary Island, and though it can get busy on the coast, don’t worry, the hiking trails are mostly empty as most holiday makers stay by the swimming pool.
The Canary Islands are most often associated with images of beaches and flashy resorts, full of the sunburned flesh of desperate northerners, escaping the weak sun of their home countries. But the Canary Islands are actually a goldmine when it comes to hiking, and Tenerife is no exception.
I’d say that Macizo de Teno is a unique place within Tenerife but that’s a bit misleading since pretty much every place in this small and unbelievably diverse island is unique. Let’s make it clear then: it’s a green but barren place, touristic but remote and very hot but really cold. Let me explain. Slowly…
If you wanna climb to the top of Mt Teide, you basically have 2 options: either you can book an access permit or you can stay in Altaviste Refuge which is quite close to the top. By staying in the refuge you’re allowed to assess the top without a permit before 9AM…
Anaga, Tenerife, can’t be described, it must be lived. Hiking there feels like a forgotten dream, or an old memory that you don’t remember, but sometimes find yourself feeling, “Wow, this is familiar!”…
Let’s face it: “SL TF 294” is not a sexy name for a hiking trail at all. The good thing is though that it’s a loop trail which is not very common within the hiking trails of Tenerife…
Me & Anna started to walk from Arafo, about an hour walk from Candelaria, before sunrise. I just love when the sun is not up yet but you know it’s gonna be there soon and you’re already doing what you love – walking…