Discover and explore the largest and highest island in the Canary Islands, on our walking holiday in Tenerife. Often called the ‘Island of Eternal Spring’ due to the fantastic year-round temperate climate, our week of exclusive winter time walking offers a range of diverse trails and beautiful panoramic views.
Grade – Medium
Extras
Transfer to our hotel for the week, where we’ll have the welcome meeting with our guide.
From the dry and arid south to the humid north and its luxuriant vegetation, Tenerife is as diverse in terms of climate and topography, hence why it’s often referred to as a mini continent.
Our first walk of the week begins in the north of the island, where we discover the area of the 300-year-old Arenas Negras volcano where we can marvel at the dramatic landscape. The volcano erupted back in 1706, destroying the island’s most important harbour at Garachico, changing the size of the bay. With our route taking us through pine forests, we then head towards Chinyero, the last volcano formed on the island when it erupted in 1909. Along the way, we can imagine how the lava flowed and formed the varied landscape and our guide will explain the effect the volcanos had on the people of Santiago del Teide a century ago.
Today we take our bus to the Teno Country Park, located in the north-west of the island and one of Tenerife’s most beautiful nature areas. Our hike takes us from the ridge of Baracan to the heart of Teno Alto, the most western village of the island. This area has kept much of its ecological, scenic and cultural wealth, largely thanks to its isolated position. Goat keeping and cheese production still remains part of the local economy.
Today we can take some time to rest and enjoy the hotels facilities. Choose to relax by the pool or perhaps stroll along the Rambla del Castro enjoying the palm groves, hidden beaches and sea views. Or a little further afield, visit the neighbouring town of Puerto de la Cruz with its coastal promenade, shops and botanical gardens.
Anaga Biosphere Reserve Anaga mountain range is located on the north-east of the island and has been protected Biosphere Reserve following the preservation of its natural assets in harmony with local population. From Cruz del Carmen, our trail penetrates in the laurel forest, descending from lush vegetation to open fields and hamlets. The balance of the traditional use of this wood and the conservation of one of the biodiversity hotspots of the island is one of the keys of the future here. Where the vegetation clears, millions of years of erosion unveil lava dykes, varied layers of volcanic materials and offers wide views over sculpted old deep barrancos. Goat and sheep herders have used these steep slopes over centuries. The mountain path leads us to Chinamada.
Today we take time out to relax. Perhaps take advantage of the hotel facilities, relax by the pool or participate in an optional tour organised by our local guide to visit the longest lava tunnel in Europe, Cueva del Viento; or the Teide Observatory and the peak of Teide using Teide’s cable car. There’s also the option to visit the old capital of the island, La Laguna – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and indulge yourself with a winery visit including a lunch and tasting.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
For our final walk of the trip, we will enjoy Tenerife’s pièce de résistance – the jaw-dropping Teide National Park. 16 kilometres across the Caldera, it’s filled with an abundance of colours and shapes following countless eruptions and lava flows. A must-see including the highest elevation in Spain, Mount Teide peaking at 3,715 metres(12,190 ft) above sea level and the famous symbol of the island. With the natural beauty of the landscapes and the volcanic richness, it’s no wonder why the area is awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We say goodbye to Tenerife and depart to the airport for our flight home.
Situated on the outskirts of Los Realejos, 5km from Puerto de la Cruz, this well run and relaxed aparthotel offers comfortable accommodation and, as the name suggests, is a popular base and choice for walkers enjoying a group walking holiday.
This friendly hotel’s facilities include a swimming pool (heated in winter), fully equipped gym, restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and reception and gardens.
The comfortable bright modern rooms include en-suite bathroom with shower, equipped kitchenette, living area, satellite TV and furnished balcony
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer time from Tenerife South Airport to the hotel is approximately 70 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Four guided walks are included in the programme. Your walking guide will advise you in resort of the daily programme. The walking programme is graded as Medium and you can expect to walk between 4.8 – 8.3 miles per day, with some ascents/descents, rough underfoot terrain and high altitudes involved. Below are the distances for each walk, however please bear in mind these are approximate and subject to change due to local conditions.
The Volcanos – Arenas Negras & Chinyero
Length of walk 8.3 miles/13.3km
Walking Time 4 hours approx
Ascent +425m
Descent -425m
Transfer Time 35 mins
Teno Mountains
Length of walk 6 miles/9.7km
Waking Time 4 hours approx
Ascent +500m
Descent -775m
Transfer Time 60mins
Anaga Biosphere Reserve
Length 4.8m/7.7km
Walking Time 4 hours approx
Ascent +500m
Descent -775m
Transfer Time 65 & 75 mins
Teide National Park
Length: 7 miles/ 11,2 km
Walking Time: 4 hours
Ascent: +350m
Descent: -500m
Transfer Time: 60 min + 50 min
Please note: You must ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the chosen Walk or Trek according to the different grades.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking.
You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it. Please appreciate the route and content of the holiday may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organiser, should conditions require. Solo’s Holidays Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired.
It is of paramount importance that you have the correct footwear. It is essential to wear walking boots that are comfortable and preferably lightweight, with some ankle support and a good grip. If you already have a pair of boots that you are happy walking in (including during hot/wet weather and on hard ground), then bring these along. Experience has shown that wearing 2 pairs of woollen socks adds to comfort.
The weather, even in summer, is unpredictable – particularly in mountainous areas. We would therefore recommend you travel with clothing suitable for all conditions, and suggest you use the following checklist as a guideline of what to take:
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €25.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
To enter the Canary Islands your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Spain Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Spain
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Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January - March | 20 °C | 15 °C |
| April | 22 °C | 16 °C |
| May | 23 °C | 17 °C |
| June | 26 °C | 19 °C |
| July - August | 28 °C | 21 °C |
| September | 27 °C | 21 °C |
| October | 26 °C | 20 °C |
| November | 23 °C | 18 °C |
| December | 21 °C | 16 °C |
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