Walking on Tenerife
45 walks including El Teide and GR 131
Walking on Tenerife
45 walks including El Teide and GR 131
Guide to 45 varied walks on Tenerife: 40 day walks - including ascents of El Teide, Spain's highest mountain - and the 5 Tenerife stages of the long-distance GR131. Routes range from 3.5km to 29.5km and showcase the island's diverse landscapes, from coast to mountains, from lava fields to laurisilva 'cloud forests'.A guidebook to 40 day walks on Tenerife plus a 5-day section of the GR131. Exploring the varied scenery of the largest Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
The day walks range from 3 to 26km (2–16 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the Tenerife section between Arona and La Esperanza is described in 5 stages covering 94km (58 miles).
- 1:50,000 maps included for each walk
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
- Highlights include an ascent of El Teide
- Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands
Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.
ISBN
9781786310699
Availability
Published
Published
16 Jan 2023
Edition
Third
Pages
232
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.35cm
Weight
270g
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
CONTENTS
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
Location
Geology
Wildlife
National parks
The Fortunate Isles
When to go
Accommodation
Health and safety
Language
Money
Communications
Walking on Tenerife
Getting there
Getting around
Planning your transport
What to take
Waymarking and access
Maps
Food and drink
Tourist information offices
Emergencies
Using this guide
Anaga
Walk 1 Mirador del Pico del Inglés to Valleseco
Walk 2 Igueste de San Andrés to Chamorga
Walk 3 Chamorga, El Draguillo and Almáciga
Walk 4 Taganana, Afur and La Cumbre
Walk 5 Afur, Taborno and Mirador del Pico del Inglés
Walk 6 Cruz del Carmen, Chinamada and Punta del Hidalgo
Walk 7 Cruz del Carmen, El Batán and Punta del Hidalgo
Teno
Walk 8 Cueva del Viento to La Vega
Walk 9 Los Poleos and Montaña de Chinyero
Walk 10 Garachico to San José de los Llanos
Walk 11 Santiago del Teide, Chinyero and Erjos
Walk 12 Erjos to Punta de Teno
Walk 13 Erjos, Las Portelas and Masca
Walk 14 Barranco de Masca
Arona/Guía
Walk 15 Boca Tauce to Guía de Isora
Walk 16 Camino de Las Cocinas
Walk 17 Las Lajas to Adeje
Walk 18 La Escalona, Ifonche and Adeje
Walk 19 Barranco del Infierno
Walk 20 Roque del Conde and Roque Imoque
Walk 21 Vilaflor and Montaña de la Vica
Walk 22 Vilaflor and the Paisaje Lunar
Valle de la Orotava
Walk 23 Las Raíces and Las Lagunetas
Walk 24 Camino de Candelaria – Aguamansa to Arafo
Walk 25 La Caldera and Camino El Topo
Walk 26 La Caldera and Ruta del Agua
Walk 27 El Portillo to Realejo Alto
Parque Nacional
Walk 28 Izaña and Volcán de Fasnia
Walk 29 El Portillo and Alto de Guamaso
Walk 30 El Portillo and Arenas Negras
Walk 31 El Portillo and Montaña Blanca
Walk 32 El Filo to Parador
Walk 33 Parador and Guajara
Walk 34 Parador and Roques de García
Walk 35 Parador and Montaña Majúa
Walk 36 Parador to Las Lajas
Walk 37 Parador to Villa de Arico
El Teide
Walk 38 El Teide via Montaña Blanca
Walk 39 El Teide via Pico Viejo
Walk 40 El Teide via Roques de García
GR 131 – Arona to La Esperanza
Walk 41 GR 131 – Arona to Vilaflor
Walk 42 GR 131 – Vilaflor to Parador
Walk 43 GR 131 – Parador to El Portillo
Walk 44 GR 131 – El Portillo to La Caldera
Walk 45 GR 131 – La Caldera to La Esperanza
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Appendix C Topographical glossary
Seasons
Ideal in early spring, but may be too hot for summer or autumn visits. Winter can be pleasant, but expect some cloud and rain, with the possibility of snow on the very highest mountains.
Centres
Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, Costa Adeje, Garachico, Santiago del Teide, Arona, Vilaflor, La Orotava, La Esperanza
Difficulty
The routes range from high and remote mountains to easy paths wandering from village to village. Many feature rocky or stony paths, though none of them are technically difficult. El Teide is the highest mountain on Spanish territory and requires cardiorespiratory fitness and a permit to reach the summit.
Must See
The peaks of El Teide, Pico Viejo and Guajara; the Parque Nacional del Teide and Corona Forestal; the peninsulas of Anaga and Teno; the long-distance GR131 trail; Barranco de Masca and Barranco del Infierno
December 2024
Walks 38, 39 & 40 - El Teide Permits
Following the rescue of 130 people from El Teide over a three-day period in November 2024, new regulations are now in place for those wishing to climb the mountain.
Permits always had to be obtained for the final short climb from the cablecar station to the 3718m summit, but now permits are also required for the two approach paths on the lower slopes - the popular path from Montaña Blanca and the more rugged path from Pico Viejo.
Permits are provided free of charge through the Tenerife ON app or website www.tenerifeon.es/en/.
Three time slots are available each day and there is a limit of 300 visitors per day. If there is adverse weather, no-one will be permitted to climb the mountain.
Anyone not in possession of a permit risks a fine of €600, and national park staff will be stationed at points along the approaches to check permits, and there are particular kit requirements for all who climb the mountain. Anyone attempting the ascent of El Teide without a permit, who ends up needing to be rescued, could be charged anything from €2,000 to €12,000.
February 2024
Walks 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 44 & 45
Due to an extensive forest fire, these walks are blocked in many places and will take time to clear. The area that was damaged is shown on the map.
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
Learn morePopular related guides
