Hiking on Tenerife

Almost ten per cent of all Spain’s natural walking trails are located in the Canary Islands. And across the country, there are no fewer than 822 kilometres of these trails. So hikers will certainly get their money’s worth in Tenerife. With all its diversity, the island offers hiking trails of all levels of difficulty. Whether you’d like to hike in the woods, scramble through the Canadas or simply enjoy a stroll by the sea and along the coast: there’s something for everyone when it comes to hiking in Tenerife. You can find all the routes and information about the hiking trails in Tenerife here:

Canary Islands Travel Guide

Almond blossom turns Santiago del Teide pink from late January

In the Canary Islands, the almond trees are the first in the world to come into full bloom. Something you shouldn't miss.

Mount Teide

Teide summit permits move to a new booking website

Anyone wishing to climb Mount Teide on Tenerife on foot must register. The registration process has been moved to a central website.

Hiking on Tenerife

Hiking on Tenerife is a long-standing tradition for many visitors to this Canary Island. The various routes attract thousands of visitors to the archipelago in the Atlantic every year. The island's diversity ensures a wide range of difficulty levels. The hiking trails on Tenerife lead through forests, along the Royal Trails (Camino Real), across the Canadas, up Mount Teide and along many other routes. In this section, we have compiled all the information, tips and tricks you need for hiking on Tenerife.