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Walking in Tenerife may be like a Sunday stroll but, can end up down a ravine.Walking in Tenerife may sound like venturing through paradise. There are many such spots but, we also know getting there may not be that easy. One can walk beaches, towns, villages, parks and slopes which are near settlements. All easy... One may follow the goat litter or, better the people ahead, when there are any... Ha!
One may also get to relatively safe areas while walking in Tenerife by Titsa transport where bus stops and times are marked as far as Roques Garcia which are those bizarre lava contortions in Cañadas del Teide.. The pointy 'God's Finger' rock is just one of them.Public bus times mostly apply to departure and pick up spots which please, mind. Besides, using Titsa bus for the goal of walking is very cheap from 85 Cents to about EU 8.50 (subject to change) one way depending on where it takes you when not joining a walking/hiking club. Clubs for walking in Tenerife charge anything around EU 15 - EU 25 depending on individual private guides or group walking ventures. Ask for discounts when joining on a regular basis.
Planning your own bus/walking excursions to mount Teide and other island locations are an exciting proposition. Doing such trips on your own may be very dangerous, though. People are not aware how easy it is to walk in circles and totally loose orientation around Spain's highest peak. A compass is a must but, notes also need taking. Best maps help but nothing is as good a precaution like having an experienced human guide who knows all terrains he takes you to well. Walking precautions:Such terrains don't just mean walking in Tenerife but, proper hiking in most places. Walking shoes are not good enough. They must have good grip and give support by the ankles. A walking stick is not only something for the elderly. It will help you keep balance on rabbit paths where you might have a steep cliff on one side while wishing you could grip something for support. Grabbing hold onto a bush is not always the answer. A friend tried it once and found himself with half a broken off one in hand without support from it. A walking stick is good to have when on slippery ground, too. Put all provisions for walking in Tenerife onto your back into a rucksack or similar. Your hands should be free. Bring weatherproof and warm clothes in case of temperature change. Water is the most important as the island has no rivers or natural lakes in its forests or highlands. Bring some survival food like nuts and other none perishable high edible stuff. Forget chocolate which is likely to melt. Bring a hat, heat and sun may be relentless. Bring a minimum first aid kit or make sure somebody in your group has one in case you join others. Interesting regions for walks or hikes:
You can turn walking in Tenerife into a hike to the Teno mountain range where you have a choice of its slopes by the coast, of the fertile valley of Valle de Arriba or, even take on hiking Tenerife by the steep rocky grounds of Masca. You may also choose the Anaga high up in the north of the island for walking in Tenerife. There even is a Anaga route map with Titsa bus.
Venturing up into the unknown is not advisable unless one has a great deal of experience. You don't have that if new to the island. Walking routes are seldom marked. Maps are also often not adequate. Are you after walking in Tenerife adventure and a challenge, anyway? It can be done at your own risk when taking precautions. Please, mind that no food and drink are around the island's mountains. Tenerife has no rivers but, guides know where to find rare mountain fountains, though, such as the one by Agua Mansa near La Orotava.(Bus Stop Line 345 from La Orotava) The only Parador (country inn/hotel) is near mount Teide. Information on a backpacker inn to be found underTeide excursions.
Terrain during walking in Tenerife can be tricky. Lunar landscaping which is a specific area by mount Teide is for real hikers, only.
People have inhaled funny lethal fumes in caves, once. A few have slipped down ravines when walking in Tenerife. Accidents like that made the news in radio, TV as well as in other media during the years from 2001 until 2008. Again, I must stress: Better join a group or, engage a guide! Maps are available in most stationary shops called librarias but, can sometimes only be deciphered by skilled hikers. Although no snakes and scorpions have a Tenerife natural habitat bees or hornets can be dangerous on the highlands. You may slso encounter wild or semi wild dogs which can carry disease.
It helps when seeing the ocean ahead when descending.
Insider tip for walking: You could also do something useful There was this elderly legendary figure in Los Realejos who stalked them, crawled them and climbed them to get to the litter of the bugs left behind on the With those you could die your handwoven yarns purple the natural way. This was a real profession for many, long ago. It was a Canary Island bread winner done walking in Tenerife.
Why don't you try walking in Tenerife by Monasterio? Two young Swedish friends joint my on that trip which meant mostly descending. Ha!You could always climb the Montañeta which we skipped. You can also do a coastal hiking trip on Los Realejos Rambla de Castro past the old ruin. How get there? Take the bus #354, #353 or, during week days #381.
Get off the bus after the curb by the trash bins. You might smell them. Continue on the main road on your right, turn left and left again where you read Rambla de Castro. This is a gentle hiking path. If you don't see people in front of you which is seldom in winter you turn back by the next deep gorge with the wooden bridge. That alone is a lovely walk. Otherwise, follow the people or your nose until you see some yellowish square building on a hill. There you may have a beer or, whatever. There is a way going cross country from Maritim Hotel but, it's is too complicated to explain. Happy walking and, hiking... Please, hear how impressed I was about Here, you may return to the Monasterio. You may also telephone us at: + 34 922 363685 to find out which organized walking tours are departing on which day from Puerto de la Cruz to different regions of Tenerife. Kindly understand that routes are subject to change. Another Tenerife walking club to join is Cyberhiker. Costs with cyberhiker are besides bus transport between GBP 10 -25 / EU. Please, check as this is not quite clear. Botanic walking excursions (also for diving) by biologist Cristobal Coviella Ulrich Tel: + 34 607 677 252 (cell phone) Tel: + 34 922 371 731 or Tel: + 34 654 153 410 Trips in German language: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. Meeting point always entrance of El Botanico. Theme tours with the Ulrichs for walking in Tenerife called 'What's in flower where' to Tenerife Forests and Canadas on Wednesdays, Freydays, Saturdays.The price of EU 45 is not including lunch.
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