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Northern Tenerife is made for walking. Not in the extreme, high-performance way — but in that gentle, everyday way where you just go outside, breathe, follow a path, and suddenly you’re in the middle of something beautiful. These are the hikes we’ve actually done ourselves. Routes we know by heart, that we return to, and that we genuinely recommend to our guests — from easy coastal strolls to full-day adventures in Anaga, Teno and Teide. Nothing complicated, nothing technical. Just good trails, open views, dramatic landscapes and the kind of nature that makes you feel wonderfully small.
5 mins walk
Punta de Juan Centellas — our wild backyard cliff walk
This path starts literally the moment you step outside our front gate.
Walk out to the street, turn left, and a moment later you’ll see a barrier on
your left. Go around it, pass the ancient grape press, and follow the stone
wall. In a minute or two you’ll reach the edge of a barranco (ravine).
From here, paths appear and
disappear — it’s part of the charm. We usually walk out keeping close to the
cliff edge on the left, then return via the small trails closer to the houses.
This is pure, raw exploration. You probably won’t meet anyone.
Good to know:
- Wear proper shoes — some paths are loose and slidey.
- The descent to the natural pool at the end is possible but challenging.
- Sunset here is incredible — bring a blanket, book, and a bottle of wine.
At the bottom, you’ll spot a huge vacation villa surrounded by a beautiful cactus plantation.
15 mins by car
Sendero Las Aguas — so close, easy, beautiful, almost empty
Just a few kilometers from the house, in the village of Las Aguas, you’ll find this simple but stunning walking path.
Park at the bottom of the village near the ocean. Walk toward the restaurant Cofradía Las Aguas, leave it on your right, and head uphill on a rocky track. If you pass a charming old stone house with turquoise window frames — you’re on the right path.
From here, just keep going ahead. The entire hike runs along the slope with the ocean beside you — peaceful, blue, open. It’s about 2,5 km to the barranco, and then back the same way.
Why we love it:
Unique plant life, tiny villages, hidden gardens, ocean views, and almost no
people.
📍Park here: Google Maps
20 mins by car
Paisaje Protegido de Rambla de Castro — dramatic coastal route
This one is a bit more popular, so you’ll meet some people — but the views are absolutely worth it.
It’s around 15 km from Casa
Cactus.
Park near Cafetería Mirador San Pedro
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— the lot fills up quickly, so if it’s full, continue up to
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and walk down from there.
The trail leads past cliffs, viewpoints, an old colonial estate and finally a small, magical beach with a tiny waterfall. We walked east (ocean on your left) all the way to Playa de los Roques
— around 3–4 km one way.
A few hours of pure beauty.
110 mins by car
Chamorga → Roque Bermejo → Faro de Anaga — a real adventure
This is the most remote route we’ve done — and one of the most rewarding.
It takes almost two hours to reach Chamorga by car, winding through the incredible Anaga mountains. The drive alone is worth the trip.
From Chamorga
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we walked down the ravine to tiny Roque Bermejo — a small hippie-like settlement accessible only by boat or on foot. The beach there is beautiful (rocky — water shoes help)
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For the return, we chose a different trail leading through the Faro de Anaga lighthouse and then along a ridge with unbelievable ocean views and rock formations rising from the water. We even met a herd of wild goats — friendly ones 😉
Tip:
This is a full-day adventure.
We recommend combining it with a coffee or dinner in La Laguna on the way back.
40 mins by car
Teide National Park —different planet vibes. Option A: The big one — climbing El Teide
Spain’s highest peak (3718m) is a real experience.
We drove up to ~2000 m, parked at Mirador el Tabonal Negro and hiked up to the upper limit before the permit zone — around 3600 m.
We did it in December: the upper part was icy, the air thin, the views unreal.
It took us about 4 hours up, and we took the last cable car down.
It’s a proper mountain hike — beautiful, demanding, unforgettable.
Wear layers, and comfy boots.
Tip: el Teide is always a good idea for cloudy weather, as you’ll be hiking above the clouds!
40 mins by car
Teide National Park Option B: If you want beauty without pushing yourself — Samara
Mirador Samara was one ofour favorite routes in the national park.This is where the last eruption happened — the black volcanic ground and brightgreen young pines look surreal.There are multiple markedtrails, short and long, all stunning. A perfect option if you want lava-field landscapes without climbing 1500meters.
📍 Parking: Google Maps
40 mins by car
Teide National Park Option C: Roques de García
Yes, it’s a bit moretouristy — but still absolutely worth it. Giant rock formations, wide - open landscape, clean air, huge scale.
40 mins by car
Driving through Teide — a must
Even if you don’t plan to hike — the drive through Teide National Park is something you won’t find anywhere else in Europe.
Best route:
Enter from the north via La Orotava → cross the park → exit toward Santiago del Teide.
An unreal journey through lava fields, crater walls, and high-altitude desert.
That is so cool to get to the top of the volcano and swim the ocean the same
day!
50 mins by car
Masca → Risco Verde — the forgotten ridge of Teno
Teno feels completely different from Anaga or Teide — wilder, sharper, more dramatic.
The hike from Masca to Risco Verde is one of the most varied we’ve done: wide horizons, deep ravines, sudden pockets of cool, misty forest, then sun again with agaves, cacti and volcanic rock.
The final ascent is a short, fun scramble up natural rock steps, and at the top you get a full 360° of mountains and ocean.
Descent:
We don’t recommend the very steep alternative path straight down to Masca — it’s rough and not enjoyable. It’s much nicer and safer to return the same way; the views feel completely different on the way back.
Good to know:
Start early, wear proper shoes, take plenty of water.
Trails in Teno can be confusing, so using AllTrails makes the whole day much easier.
50 mins by car
Mirador Cruz del Carmen → Punta del Hidalgo — downhill through remote Anaga nature
This trail (PR-TF 10) starts in the laurel forest at Mirador Cruz del Carmen and leads all the way down to the coast at Punta del Hidalgo. The scenery changes constantly — misty woods, terraces, small hamlets, cliffs and ocean views. It feels remote and authentic, and we met almost no one.
Logistics:
Leave your car in La Laguna, take the bus to Cruz del Carmen, hike down, then return by bus. It’s easy, stress-free and adds to the local experience.
Why it’s great:
- Always downhill — relaxed and scenic
- Quiet, varied, very “Anaga”
- Offers a real sense of the area’s geography
We also had delicious octopus with Canarian potatoes in Chinamada at La Cueva.
Trail facts:
~10 km · ~4 h · 950 m down · moderate (some steep parts)
Navigation:
Use AllTrails — paths in Anaga often split and fade, so having the map on your phone keeps the hike smooth and worry-free.