Tenerife is probably the most visited island in the Canary Archipelago. The reasons for this are obvious. In addition to idyllic enclaves and paradisiacal beaches, Tenerife offers spectacular nature. In out Tenerife walking holidays, you will be able to discover the Teide peak, rising majestically to 3715 meters, the Anaga Forest in the north and the imposing ravines in the south, the cliffs of Los Gigantes… Tourists are captivated by the beautiful architecture of its villages and the friendliness of its people. The joie de vivre is a vital constant in the Canarian people, manifested in the enormous friendliness and welcoming nature with its visitors.
Sublime Tenerife !
What to do in Tenerife?
24 a day is not enough time to do all the activities the island has for its visitors. In Tenerife there is an activity for everyone, from the most relaxed to those more adventurous.
Whether you want to relax and enjoy the beauty of its beaches or take a gentle hike along its nature trails, there are hundreds of great options on the island.
Water sports and marine activities are a spectacular alternative in Tenerife with the best plans for scuba diving, nature watching and mind-blowing coastal tours.
If you’re more on the adventurer side, the island’s most demanding routes awaits you.
Tenerife’s cultural, nightlife and entertainment infrastructure is very popular as well and can even compete with bigger cities like Madrid or Barcelona.
The incredible natural diversity of the island is a marvel to locals and visitors alike, due to its impetuousness and rawness that contrasts with the sublime beauty of a delicate balance with natural settings that captivate our senses. Tenerife’s natural landscapes are infinite. Let’s take a tour around the island by visiting its most iconic natural monuments.
Essential activities:
Cueva del Viento: an impressive volcanic cave that can be visited on guided tours. It is located in the northern village of Icod de los Vinos.
Whale and dolphin watching: Boat trips to watch whales and dolphins, in Los Cristianos at the south of the island.
Cable car to Pico del Teide: The most comfortable way to get to the top of the Teide. From the Rambleta del Teide, an easy path leads to the Mirador del Pico Viejo.
Las Teresitas beach: Located at the northern end of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, this is a beach frequented by locals with a very authentic atmosphere.
Drago from Icod: Although it is not certain that it is a thousand years old, the dragon tree of Icod is undoubtedly the oldest botanical specimen on the island.
Masca Canyon: A must see for every hiker on Tenerife. After a dizzying descent through a spectacular gorge, we return by boat along the cliffs of Los Gigantes.
Lago Martianez: Natural swimming pools created by Cesar Manrique to beautify Puerto de La Cruz and provide sheltered bathing.
Barranco del Infierno: Hiking trail from Adeje to a spectacular natural waterfall, through the Barranco del Infierno (Hell’s Gorge).
Tenerife in nature
There is no certainty whether Garden of Eden existed but here is no doubt that it would have been very similar to Tenerife. This island holds in its territory all the magic and beauty that natura has sculpted with great mastery.
Tenerife is known as the island of eternal spring, an idyllic island that contains all the climates of the world in its small but very diverse extension.
However, Tenerife’s incredible hiking trails are still protected from the masses of tourists. With one of the greatest diversities of routes of varying complexity, demand, length and challenges, the nature trails of Tenerife are framed within the most perfect scenery of nature.
365 days a year, the island’s routes offer us the perfect conditions of temperature and fresh breeze to walk along its paths in a way that is unique in the world. From the most impressive volcanic landscapes to coastal paths that end at unspoiled beaches. Tenerife’s routes are one of the greatest treasures of hiking in the world.
Discovering Tenerife through its cliffs, peaks and valleys allows us to fall in love with the lesser-known side of the island and give us an unforgettable experience at the same time.
There is no better way to get to know the island of eternal spring that by exploring its beautiful landscapes and charming biodiversity. Tenerife is home to the largest biosphere reserve on this side of Earth. Landscapes full of life that take us on a journey through the whole world just a few steps away.
His Majesty… the Teide
Spain’s highest peak and the third largest volcano on the planet is a must see in Tenerife. Without a doubt, this will be an experience that will take your breath away. The colossal magnitude of the sleeping giant dwarfs us before its magnificent beauty and the secrets hidden in its hiking trails.
Malpaís de Güímar
The brutality of volcanic activity has for centuries shaped one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. An exquisite contrast between the rawness of the sulfurous remnants of magma with the turquoise sea as a backdrop for one of the most beautiful destinations on planet Earth.
Lunar landscape of Vilaflor
Not content with having the most beautiful landscapes in the world, Tenerife dares to copy the surface of the moon to give its walkers a lunar experience that will undoubtedly be unparalleled. The lunar landscape of Vilaflor has been catalogued as one of the few places on earth that most resembles the surface of our satellite.
Eternal Spring
There is no better way to get to know the island of eternal spring than by exploring its beautiful landscapes and wonderful biodiversity. Tenerife is home to the largest biosphere reserve on this side of Earth. Landscapes full of charm will take us on a journey through the whole world just a few steps away.
Our INDEPENDENT HIKING programmes:
8 days - INDEPENDENT hiking trip
Tenerife HIGHLIGHTS
935 €
self-guided ► hotel + breakfast included
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738 €Our guided group WALKING PROGRAMMES :
Tenerife-La Gomera-La Palma
1195 €
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…And if you prefer a tailor-made plan for your group that
combine different islands or visit special places
we will adapt it to your prerogatives.
Your own group? Ask us !
If you wish a tailor-made plan
for your group that combine different
islands or visit special places,
we will adapt it to your prerogatives.
Your own group? Ask us !
Tenerife one day activities:
Daily hiking tours for a perfect Tenerife walking holidays, bus tours to see the island, boat trips to see dolphins and whales, stargazing and much more…
Masca Canyon
65 €
Secrets of Teno
25 €
Tenerife Dolphin
55 €
The Teide Summit
79.5 €One-day activities
Tenerife is a privileged enclave for adventure lovers. There are many active tourism options offers on the island. Although hiking occupies a prominent place, we must not forget the infinite options available to enjoy the sea and its marine fauna, such as dolphin and whale watching. It is also possible to go horse riding, paragliding, mountain biking or scuba diving among other options. Tenerife also offers a spectacular night sky where the visitors can stargaze from an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level.
And when hunger strikes…
Tenerife gastronomic offer is one of the most varied in the Canary Islands. With restaurants that offer us the best of international gastronomy and the most delicious options of Tenerife’s ancestral culinary culture.
The geographical condition of the island has been a blessing for the development of its cuisine as one of the most diverse in Europe. The island’s constant contact with immigrants from the Americas has brought us Caribbean and American dishes that have been seasoned with a special touch.
Seafood is present on every table. With a coastline rich in fish, shellfish, and mollusks the offer is unlimited. Tenerife’s cuisine is full of delicious dishes with a taste of the ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
The island is home to the best of Tenerife’s Iberian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and indigenous food as well. Papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes), mojo picón (spicy mojo), sanchoco (a typical stew) and one of the many delicacies ready to enjoy.
To recharge your batteries and indulge in a sweet treat there is also nothing like the desserts of Tenerife. Some of them are made with a base of Canarian gofio, a grounded cereal, mixed with freshly harvested fruits and seasoned by the best chefs that will make your tastebuds experience something unforgettable.
Tenerife is not only home to famous restaurants but also locally known guachinches. These are simple-looking places where the owners make the most of their traditional cooking techniques. Here are some of the bests around Tenerife to get a true Canarian experience.
Sophisticated gastronomy:
- Furancho La Zapateria: Paseo Canarina, Icod de los Vinos
- M.B: Carretera TF 47, Guía de Isora
- El Rincón de Juan Carlos: Avenida Virgen de Guadalupe 21, Adeje
- Nub: Avenida de Bruselas, Adeje
- Goxoa: Avenida Antonio Domínguez, Playa de las Américas
- Maguro: Cineasta Miguel Brito 4, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Brunelli´s: Bencomo 42, Puerto de la Cruz
You will find the most unique stops with their address below…
Typical “Guachinches” in the north:
- Guachinche El Primero: Calle Malpais 10, 38390 Santa Úrsula, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Guachinche Parralito: Calle San Cristobal, 66, 38379 La Matanza de Acentejo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Guachinche Nunca es Lejos: Calle Las Turcas, 38399 Sta Úrsula, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Guachinche Los Gómez: Camino Los Gómez, 21 Guachinche Los Gomez, 38314 La Orotava
- Guachinche El Ramal:Carr. Enlace el Ramal, 18H, 38311 La Orotava, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Guachinch & Fusión:Calle San Agustín, 42, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Typical “Guachinches” in the south:
- Guachinche Los rincones
- Guachinche Chajuana
- Guachinche de Leti
