To date, Chinyero is the last volcano to erupt in Tenerife, it happened in 1909 and spent 10 days spewing lava uninterruptedly. The eruption has left us with a beautiful landscape of contrasts. The route of the Chinyero trail is one of the best hiking routes in Tenerife, it is a circular route and is not too demanding. The distance of the route is 6.5 km and it takes about 2 hours.
The visit to the Faro de Rasca lighthouse is one of the most popular routes for those who want to go hiking in Tenerife. The route has no difficulty at all and runs through the amazing Malpaís de la Rasca, a Special Nature Reserve located in the town of el Palm-Mar. Most of the route follows the sea until you reach the lighthouse. The Punta de Rasca lighthouse is responsible for marking the southern coasts of the island for maritime navigation.
El Médano is a coastal town in the south of Tenerife belonging to the municipality of Granadilla de Abona. One of its characteristics is its intense wind that blows most of the year. This makes it a perfect place for windsurfers and kitesurfers. Its attraction is that it is not a place overcrowded by tourism and that it has a wonderful beach next to the town square.
Our proposal is a walk along the Rambla de Castro path that leads us to connect the San Pedro viewpoint with Los Roques beach. The route is suitable for all ages and levels, very easy and perfectly signposted. It takes approximately 2 hours and a half to get there and back, about 8 km without going too fast. We will visit a protected landscape of the island with a great diversity of flora.
Puerto de La Cruz is one of the most dynamic and bustling places in Tenerife. Nestled in the Orotava Valley, it has a marvellous landscape from which you can easily make out Mount Teide. Puerto de la Cruz is characterised by its intense cultural activity. It offers a wide range of activities throughout the year. Its natural swimming pools are a delight to take a dip and refresh yourself.