Walking Paradise Tenerife

Tenerife, the largest island in the Canary Islands, is a beloved destination for hikers, and it offers hiking opportunities nearly year-round. From early February to December, the mild Atlantic climate provides ideal conditions for hiking adventures.

The island's distinctive appearance is shaped by its consistently diverse weather conditions. Your hiking journey begins in the lush northwest of Tenerife and takes you through the island's southern interior, along rugged coastlines, and past picturesque mountain villages.

Starting from the lively northwest coast along the Atlantic Ocean, this multifaceted week of hiking guides you through the striking volcanic terrain of black rock, eventually leading to the sun-drenched southwest. In the charming coastal town of Garachico, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the expansive Atlantic Ocean and the verdant northern coast. Along the way, you'll traverse various vegetation zones, each with its own unique charm, and explore the alpine landscapes of the Teno mountain range.

A highlight to eagerly anticipate is the hike through the Masca Gorge, featuring towering rockfaces and unique flora. As you continue through the southwest, you'll follow ancient bridle paths and spend a night at the highest point in the Canary Islands. The grand finale of your hiking holiday culminates with an impressive walk through the island's largest National Park.

Details about the walking holiday in Tenerife

The Teno mountains, the Masca gorge, the Teide or the idyllic coastal town of Garachico: you won't miss any of the highlights in the north of Tenerife. Hiking on an island is always a special experience and this hiking tour combines mountain and coastal hikes. So you not only enjoy views of the hilly landscape of Tenerife but also of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.

The highlights of the Tenerife walking tour:

• Impressive contrasts: On the one hand, there are the black lava beaches and the white lunar landscape. Or the numerous hours of sunshine and the snow-capped Teide.  

• Spain's highest mountain: The Pico del Teide is the highest peak in the Canary Islands and even in all of Spain. From the Teide National Park, you have a wonderful view of the snow-white mountain peaks.

• Masca Gorge: One of the hikes takes you straight through the Masca Gorge, which is only 30 meters wide at its narrowest point and where the cliffs rise 600 meters in height. A unique experience!
  
  Note: Currently, it is not possible to hike through the Masca Gorge, so the optional hike on the Royal Route from Santiago del Teide to Los Gigantes takes place on this day (the boat trip on this day is omitted).

Worth knowing about the hiking tour in Tenerife

For eight days you will explore the island and its valleys, coasts and pretty villages. The demanding day tours are between 10 and 15 kilometres long and can be very demanding in some places. 

Since the hikes sometimes lead along relatively steep paths and paths, a solid basic level of fitness is necessary to enjoy the week. Enjoy the view of Tenerife from the sea on the boat trip from Playa de Masca to Los Gigantes.

Route summary

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 the magnificent mountain and coastal paths.

This tour has been graded as Challenging. Find out more about our walking holiday difficulty levels.

Read a detailed day-by-day tour report of the Tenerife hiking holiday on our Active on Holiday blog.