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If you enjoy reading about our walks and want to discover the beauty of Tenerife for yourself, you’ll find Island Walks invaluable.

Detailed instructions give you stage by stage directions with time checks so that you can’t ever stray too far from the path. You’ll find invaluable advice on the type of terrain and weather conditions you’re likely to encounter on our walks; what flowers, birds and wildlife to look out for; where to finish with a refreshing beer or a nice meal and how to reach your starting point by car and by public transport – all beautifully illustrated with Jack’s photography. CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME EXAMPLE PAGES.

Tenerife Island Walks are in PDF format and will be sent to your email within 24 hours of purchase.  Because they are in PDF format, you can just print off a walk when you need it and don’t have to carry an entire book of walks every time you pack the rucksack. You don’t have to worry if they get wet or torn either, just throw it away and print off another next time you need it.

Over the coming months we’ll be adding new routes covering the best walking on Tenerife and sharing interesting facts, photographs and snippets to give you a complete guide to the countryside and access to places which most visitors  never see.

Most visitors to Tenerife book flights to Tenerife South and you’ll find plenty of Island Walks in easy distance of southern resorts. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for advice about which routes will suit you best depending on which resort you are staying in.

Anaga Mountains – Stepping Back in Time – Cruz del Carmen to Chinamada (circular route) Simply Stunning: One of our favourite walks on Tenerife includes dappled ancient forests, plunging barrancos, quaint hamlets, old merchant trails, a troglodyte community and incredible views of a landscape which looks much the same as it did when the original Guanche inhabitants of Tenerife walked these same paths and the post conquest settlers planted their first crops.
Main Route Difficulty level 3:
Good thigh muscle workout but within the range of reasonably fit walkers.
Where: Anaga Mountains – North Tenerife; Distance: 11.2 kilometres; Time: 3.5 hours
Detailed walking routes €2

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Santiago del Teide – Into the Valley – Erjos Pools, Santiago del Teide & Arguayo (circular and single routes) Lovely walks through a breathtaking landscape. Easily accessed from most of the main resorts and a hop, skip and a jump away from those in the Los Gigantes area, these routes traverse the wonderful Erjos Pools and the Valle de Santiago; a place whose natural beauty has defied the destructive forces of volcanic eruption and forest fires. The sweeping valley is home to small farming hamlets where crops are still picked by hand and has spectacular views of Mount Teide, La Gomera and La Palma.
Main Route Difficulty level 4: Invigorating. You’ll know you’ve been on a decent hike. Second route level 3; good work out, but within the range of  reasonably fit hikers.
Where: South West Tenerife; Distance: Circular 19 kilometres, single to Arguayo 12 kilometres; Pools & Pines 6 kilometres. Times: Route 1 Circular – 6 hours, one way – 4 hours; Route 2 – 2 hours 15 mins.
Detailed walking routes €2

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La Orotava – Northern Exposure – Around La Caldera and Aguamansa (circular) The La Orotava Valley has charmed explorers and naturalists for centuries and any routes around the upper valley shows walkers exactly why. Our Northern Exposure route heads into the forest and up into the higher reaches of the valley for some incredible views of the valley and Mount Teide from enchanting forest paths. An alternative route takes walkers through the pine forest and rural farmlands where country lanes are lined with wild flowers and the preferred mode of transport for local people is horse back.
Main Route Difficulty level 4:Good decent workout with some challenging sections near the start.
Where: North Tenerife; Distance: 12.9 kilometres; Time: Just over 4 hours
Detailed walking routes €2

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Adeje, Arona & Abona – The Old South – Adeje Mountains, Barranco del Infierno, Los Cristianos and San Miguel. A wonderful opportunity to take a trip back in time and discover the character of the south of Tenerife before tourism dominated its coastline. In the hills above Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje is a landscape dotted with hamlets and agricultural terraces which feels far removed from the modern resorts which are occasionally stunningly visible from ancient summits and old merchants’ trails.
Difficulty level 3: Walks are all well within the range of reasonably fit walkers.
Where: South Tenerife; Distance: 5 routes ranging from 3 to 8 kilometres in length; Time: walks are all under 3 hours in length
Detailed walking routes €2

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Teide National Park – Hiking Highs – Mount Teide Crater *NEW* Walking in the Mount Teide crater is unlike walking anywhere else in the world. Spain’s highest mountain dominates, whilst weird and wonderful volcanic rock formations create an incredible landscape above the clouds that is a wonder to explore on foot. Follow in the footsteps of Greek mythological heroes (Clash of the Titans was filmed here) and leave the crowds in the tourist spots in the crater way behind.
Difficulty level: Walks vary from a relatively leisurely, but breathtaking in more ways than one, 2 hour route to the ultimate Tenerife walk – climbing Teide.
Where: Teide National Park; Distance: 9 kilometres in length; Time: From 2 hours to 6/7 hours (Mount Teide)
Detailed walking routes €2

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*NEW*  South West Tenerife – Lost Worlds and Lava – The Lost Village of Las Fuentes,  Chinyero and Güía de Isora  to Chirche. Uncover the ghosts of an agricultural past in the hills above Tenerife’s sunny south west coast. From abandoned terraces and disused kilns, through the cobbled streets of sleepy hamlets to a lost village where 150 people once lived, and the breathtaking beauty of the site of Tenerife’s last volcanic eruption – Chinyero. Three very different faces to the south west with views over the coast from Playa Paraíso to Playa de la Arena with the neighbouring island of La Gomera on the horizon.
Difficulty Level 2 and 3: Ranging from virtually flat terrain to undulating valleys with a couple of short climbs to spectacular views. All well within the scope of any reasonably fit person.
Where: South West Tenerife; Distance: All three routes are around 6 kilometres in length; Time: 2 hours and 4 hours.
Detailed walking routes €2

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*Island Walks Offer – ALL SIX AMAZING WALKING AREAS for just €8*

Explore the old traditional agricultural trails of the southern highlands with our ‘The Old South‘ routes; the gentle beauty of the Santiago Valley with ‘Into the Valley‘; the rugged drama of the Anaga Mountains – ‘Stepping Back in Time‘; the captivating charm of the La Orotava Valley with our ‘Northern Exposure‘ walks; a truly out of this world experience with the NEW ‘Hiking Highs‘ in the stunning Mount Teide Crater and our latest routes, ‘Lost Worlds & Lava‘ which reveals fascinating corners in south west Tenerife.

With the 5 coastal walks in ’A Captivating Coastline’ added as part of our standard free offer, that’s a lot of Tenerife’s beautiful countryside waiting to be discovered.
Having an unforgettable holiday on Tenerife doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money.
Detailed routes for all 6 walking areas €8

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*NEW SERIES* Town & City Guides:- Santa Cruz, the Friendly Capital City. With our brand new City Centre and City Highlights routes visitors to Santa Cruz no longer need to spend valuable hours searching for the city’s top spots. Our detailed routes include the most popular attractions, parks, plazas, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars, shopping areas and even toilet stops. Our unique info guide to the main attractions means that you can even customise your route to suit your preferences adding up to 5.5 hours of activities to your visit to Santa Cruz . If you want to see the best of the city, this is the essential walking guide to Santa Cruz. (IDEAL FOR VISITORS ARRIVING ON CRUISES)
Where: North East Tenerife;  Time: City Highlights route is 1 hour 32 minutes &  the City Centre Route is 56 minutes.
Buy Santa Cruz, the Friendly Capital City – City Highlights Route & City Centre Route for only €3

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*NEW* Town & City Guides:- Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife’s Cultured Resort. The second in our series of town routes focuses on Puerto de la Cruz, the resort which mixes having a strong Canarian personality with being a tourist resort. Our two detailed routes include the historic buildings, garden, plazas, museums, restaurants and refreshment stops. Our unique info guide provides extra information about the most interesting sights you’ll discover en route, with suggestions on how long you’ll need to spend at some of the attractions to get the best out of them. If you want to get to know Puerto de la Cruz better, this is the essential walking guide to Puerto de la Cruz.
Where: North Tenerife; Time: Exploring the Town route is 1 hour 17 minutes & the Garden Route is 1 to 2 hours with up to 5 hours of garden strolling.
Buy Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife’s Cultured Resort – Exploring the Town & The Garden Route for only €3

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A Captivating Coastline – FREE with any purchase Some parts of Tenerife’s coastline are simply breathtaking in their beauty and many coastal paths are accessible for most people. From hidden coves and lush palm groves to cobbled paths and grand old mansions; rock pools and cyan seas to dramatic cliff top paths, our ‘A Captivating Coastline’ guide includes our top five favourite coastal walks on Tenerife.
We will send you a complimentary copy of A Captivating Coastline with any purchase of Island Walks, Real Tenerife Island Drives or Single Driving Routes

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