Tenerife is far more than a beach destination the largest of the Canary Islands offers a dramatic variety of walking landscapes, from the lava fields and volcanic peaks of the Parque Nacional del Teide to the ancient laurisilva cloud forests of Anaga, the rugged peninsulas of Teno, and the deep ravines of the Barranco de Masca and Barranco del Infierno. With Spain's highest mountain at its heart, Tenerife rewards walkers with scenery found nowhere else in Europe.
Now in its third edition, this Cicerone guidebook by prolific author Paddy Dillon describes 40 day walks ranging from 3 to 26km (2 to 16 miles) and taking 2 to 10 hours, plus the 5 Tenerife stages of the long-distance GR131. It combines clear route descriptions with detailed planning information to help walkers of all abilities explore the island's remarkable landscape diversity with confidence.
The 40 day walks are organised across six areas covering Anaga, Teno, Arona and Guía, the Valle de la Orotava, the Parque Nacional del Teide, and El Teide itself, with three separate ascent routes to the summit described, each requiring a free permit obtained in advance The Tenerife section of the GR131 is described in 5 stages covering 94km (58 miles) between Arona and La Esperanza, making it ideal for walkers seeking a multi-day crossing of the island Every walk is illustrated with 1:50,000 maps and supported by detailed information on planning, facilities, and public transport, helping you navigate the island from bases in Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, or Costa Adeje GPX files are available to download for all 45 routes, enabling easy digital navigation through the volcanic terrain, cloud forests, and coastal paths of Tenerife Early spring is the ideal season for walking on Tenerife, though winter also offers pleasant conditions at lower altitudes, making this a popular destination for walkers escaping the northern European winter
With three ascent routes to El Teide, the full GR131 Tenerife section, and day walks across Anaga, Teno, and the Parque Nacional del Teide, this guidebook gives you everything you need to explore Tenerife's walking landscapes with confidence.
Part of the 5-volume Cicerone series covering walking across all of the Canary Islands.
