The Yellow Mountain of Tenerife

Montaña Amarilla was created by an underwater volcanic eruption, the crater of which still dominates the area. The sea and erosion have finished shaping the surrounding area into a curious and singular landscape found nowhere else on the island. The landscapes follow one another, with rows of volcanic cones dominated first by Teide, then by the coast, where the yellow rock that gives the mountain its name appears.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.99 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 59 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 63 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 54 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m

Description of the walk

_Start: The start is located by the Calle Minerva roundabout and the Avenida Jose Antonio Tavio, in the locality of Costa del Silencio.

(S/E) Continue along the asphalt road towards Guargacho for just under 300m before taking the dirt track that leads off to the right into the volcanic park. Cross a low wall and follow the track that runs alongside it, in the shadow of the volcano. Follow this main path to an intersection at the coast.

(1) Take the path to the right along the coast. Although it is passable and well-maintained, beware of stones that may slip as you pass. Follow the path and enjoy the scenery of the volcanic coastline until you reach a new junction where you reach the base of the volcano.

(2) Take the path on the right that runs along the base of the volcano and heads in the direction of the finish path. It comes to an intersection a few metres further on.
Turn left and follow the path up to the crater.
Continue on the right-hand path that climbs the volcano. It climbs reasonably steeply to the top of the volcanic cone.

(3) Follow the crater for half its circumference, then descend to Amarilla beach.
Return to the starting point along the asphalt road, then take the second street on the right to the traffic circle (S.E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Calle Minerva roundabout - Costa del Silencio
  2. 1 : km 1.09 - alt. 7 m - Coastal crossing
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 8 m - Base of the volcano
  4. 3 : km 1.89 - alt. 33 m - Crater
  5. S/E : km 2.99 - alt. 22 m - Calle Minerva roundabout - Costa del Silencio

Notes

_Start: The start is located by the Calle Minerva roundabout and the Avenida Jose Antonio Tavio, in the locality of Costa del Silencio.

Access to start:Parking is available in the streets adjacent to the start.

_Transport:__Alternatively, bus 467 has a stop in the immediate vicinity.

_Terrain:__Do this walk in dry weather , as there are many slippery rocks along the way. This route is best done in the morning, as there is no shade on the entire trail and the heat can quickly get to the stones.

_Gears: Be sure to wear good footwear, as volcanic rocks can be sharp. In addition, clusters of stones can roll and you need to be vigilant, especially when descending.

Worth a visit

  • The landscape on the line of volcanic cones,
  • The view of Teide,
  • The rugged coastline,
  • Yellow rocks chiselled by the sea,
  • Amarilla beach.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
mp95
mp95
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short detour (a few dozen metres) to the place where a volcanic flow fossilised the land, creating a sort of solid beach is worth considering.

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phany33
phany33
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Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A fun hike to occupy the last few hours before catching your plane.

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Thomas H5.
Thomas H5.

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view from the top, beautiful colours: yellow of the rock/blue of the sea...
Swimming available.

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thomastennissaclay
thomastennissaclay

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

easy route; there are nicer hikes to do on Tenerife, but this one allows you to hike in a limited time before catching a ferry or plane.

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randopina33
randopina33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

interesting walk, beautiful views

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annelaure2812
annelaure2812

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We didn't quite follow the route. We'd just landed in Tenerife Sud and were heading north. I'd spotted this little hike on the way. What a superb stop! Well worth the diversions.

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