5 best hikes Hikes in Tenerife
There are so many trails in Tenerife that it’s hard to choose where to start. But if you only have time for a few, these five are the ones I’d recommend. They show the island as it really is — the black lava, the pine forest, the cliffs, the ocean, and the small remote villages that make you feel far away from everything.
Each of these hikes feels different. Some are easy, others more challenging, but all of them will stay in your memory.
Pico Viejo is, in my opinion, more worth it than climbing to the very top of Teide. You still need a permit but easier then to the peak and you get to see one of the island’s most impressive craters.
You can take the cable car up, walk to the viewpoint, and continue down towards the crater. The trail crosses black lava fields that look like a different planet, and if you stay for sunset, the light over the crater and La Gomera in the distance is beautiful.
It’s not an easy hike, but it’s one of those places where you really understand how powerful the volcano is. Bring water, good shoes, and warm clothes — it can get cold up there.
Chinyero is a must for everyone who wants to walk on real lava. It’s the place of Tenerife’s last eruption, back in 1909, and the landscape hasn’t changed much since then.
The trail is a circular route through dark lava fields surrounded by green pines — the contrast is really beautiful. It’s not a long or hard hike, so it’s perfect if you want to feel the volcano without too much effort.
You’ll smell the pine trees, walk on crunchy volcanic rock, and see how life slowly returns even to a place once covered in fire.
The drive to Masca is already one of the most beautiful roads on the island, but hiking there makes it even better. Start in Santiago del Teide and walk towards Masca — you’ll pass green hills, deep ravines, and small terraces built into the mountains.
When you arrive, the village feels like a reward. You can have lunch there and take the bus back to Santiago del Teide. If you have a permit, you can also hike down through the Masca Gorge to the ocean, but even without that, the route itself is worth it.
This one is in Anaga Rural Park, in the far northeast of the island. You start in Chamorga, a small mountain village, and walk through green hills and cliffs until you reach a tiny fishing village and beach called Roque Bermejo.
There’s no road here — only boats and hikers reach it. The feeling of arriving at the beach after a few hours of walking is hard to describe. You can swim, rest, and then take the same way back or a circular route through the lighthouse.
The path is not easy, but the views and silence make it one of the most special hikes in Tenerife.
This hike has everything — forest, a ravine with water, a small waterfall, and a wild beach at the end. You start in the village of Afur and follow the Barranco down until you reach Playa Tamadite.
You can swim there if the waves allow it, then continue towards Taganana and back to Afur. The mix of mountain and sea, together with the sound of running water, makes it one of my favorite trails in Anaga.
It’s a bit longer and steeper, so go early and bring enough water.
These five hikes show the island’s real character — volcanic, green, wild, and peaceful at the same time. You don’t need to do them all in one trip, but even one or two will make you see Tenerife differently.
Take your time, respect the trails, and enjoy the island’s silence — that’s where you’ll find its beauty.
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