Garachico, San Juan del Reparo, Genoves and El Guincho

Magnificent, easy hike through a fairy-tale forest, past a black volcano and rocky landscapes. Easy and beautiful. Done with children aged 6 and 9, without any problems.

A magnificent circular route within the Teno Rural Park, passing through the village of Teno Alto and continuing to the foot of the Baracán peak. The path crosses a forest of heather and laurel, unique to the Canary Islands due to its altitude and humidity. Before the junction with the road, a viewpoint offers a glimpse of the majestic Mount Teide. In Teno Alto, follow the signposts for La Mesita and Cumbre de Baracán. A beautiful descent along a rocky and very exposed path, with steep slopes on either side. I recommend doing this route in good weather. Completed in 3 hours 40 minutes.

An easy family hike that allows you to admire the last volcano to emerge in Tenerife by walking around it. You will walk among the volcanic fallout on a good path. The massif is dotted with pine trees, some denser than others.

This round trip hike from the Mirador Altos de Baracan car park on the ridge will take you through the spectacular landscapes of Baracán via the Macizo de Teno ridge.

This short route allows you to enjoy this area with its magnificent scenery. The view stretches far into the distance, and the cliffs are impressive. A pleasant route that climbs steadily amidst prickly pears and other vegetation. Even in winter, it’s a pleasure to walk here, whilst being far from the crowds of tourists in Masca. There is the option to extend the walk further along this good path, for 1.5 km, to Cumbre Bolico. Personally, I was stopped in my tracks by the fog that rolled in at the end of the day.

A short circular walk on the Teno Alto plateau, inspired by the "Teno Alto Self-Guided Trail" on the website www.tenerifeon.es. We start from the small plaza in the center of the village (plaza de Teno). The route begins on paths through pastures between farms where goats are raised and cheese made. The village is then reached by skirting a volcanic hill with caves. Beautiful views of the countryside, pastures, the sea, the Isle of Gomora and Teide. At the end, a final round-trip section with shaded sections offers a view of Punta del Teno. At the time of the walk (mid-November 2023), the Los Bailadreros bar was open in the village and connected to the square, where we were able to eat and drink. In fact, it's frequented by many hikers on much longer treks.

An easy loop through an incredible volcanic landscape. A must-see in the Teide National Park.

On the slopes of Spain's highest peak, the Pico de Teide, access to which is restricted. You should book and ask for authorization to access the summit (3715m) with National Park wardens in advance.