Spoiled By The Choice: The Best Hiking Spots In The Canary Islands

The Best Hiking,The Canary Islands

Nowadays it can be difficult to find the time and place to reconnect with nature, sometimes a walk in the park is not enough. What better way to immerse yourself in natural beauty and bring some clarity to your exhausted mind than a hiking trip to the Canary Islands? The variety offered by holidays in the islands of Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Gomera make this archipelago an ideal destination for hikers in search of the sun.

Small but powerful
Do not be quick to judge the little island of La Gomera too fast. It has some of the best landscape of the Canary Islands, which attract experienced hikers to the magnificent Garajonay Natural Park, where you can get lost in the trees and then take inspiration from the spectacular views of the cliffs. Topography is a must for amateur geographers and with some routes that will take you through or around the mountain that dominates the park, you can experience all this.

The San Sebastian area is popular with hikers, providing excellent access for the best hikes. For a scenic trip at each turn and the ease of the Parador Conde de la Gomera is a great option, offering clients a magical view of the sparkling sea and the city below.

Move mountains
For adventurous travelers on their holidays in Lanzarote, a visit to Timanfaya is a must. The strange beauty of this volcanic island transports you to an extraterrestrial landscape and with more than twenty active volcanoes in the region, its paths breathe adventures. Walking is a fantastic way to really get an idea of ​​the place, and in Timanfaya you can literally feel the life force of this volcanic island under your feet.

After a day of exploration, tired legs will find some of Lanzarote's best resorts near the volcanic area. Los Pocillos and Playa Blanca are excellent options, and for those seeking a five-star treatment, the Princess Yaiza is highly recommended.

In the old steps
History, diverse landscape and incredible beauty: the natural park of Coron Forestal in Tenerife has it all. For tourists who like variety, the largest natural reserve in the Canary Islands is ideal for walks that wind from one charming village to another, passing through magnificent forests and fascinating areas of volcanic ash eroded over time.

One of the most popular trail starts in the ancient village of Masca, made accessible by road in 1993. Picturesque houses seem to balance precariously on a rock that rises from a ravine, and here, visitors can enjoy a scenic hike three hours to the paradisiacal beach.

If the attractiveness of Masca and the Natural Forest Coron attracts you, stay at the Hotel San Roque to enjoy a mixture of modern and traditional luxury. It is located in Garachico, a city near the park.

The Canary Islands are famous for their holidays on the island. in Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Gomera you will discover something more than relaxing beaches. These tropical retreats are a paradise for hikers.

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