If there is something that characterizes the landscape of Tenerife are the ravines. They are a hallmark of our landscape and, even today, they are part of the daily life of many people. The ravines keep part of the flora and fauna endemic to the island and there is no doubt that walking through some of them is quite an experience.
In the municipality of adeje we find some routes that we can do through ravines or, at least, we can enjoy their views while we walk along nearby trails.
If you are one of those who are passionate about walking in the middle of nature, here we leave you some of the best routes through ravines in Adeje.
Hell’s Ravine
One of the most popular ravines in Adeje for hiking is the Barranco del Infierno. Although in the past it was possible to move around freely, nowadays it is necessary to make a prior reservation on the web www.barrancodelinfierno.essince only 20 people are allowed access every half hour, to preserve the flora and fauna of the place.
This round trip is about 6.5 kilometers that can be done in about three and a half hours. It is a Protected Natural Area that is part of the Barranco del Infierno Special Nature Reserve.
Undoubtedly, both its natural beauty and the amount of native flora and fauna that can be observed make it worth including in any hiking plan. And, furthermore, when we reach the end of the outward journey, we can delight ourselves with its famous waterfall.
Erques ravine
Between the municipalities of Adeje and Isora Guide is the Barranco de Erques. This space is also protected for its relevant natural values.
It is a very attractive area for hiking where you can do several routes. The proposal, on this occasion, is a circular for the Vera de Erques, the ravine and Tijoco Alto.
The Erques ravine is characterized by a rugged landscape with a representative sample of the vegetation typical of the lower and middle areas of the southern slope, where the cardonal and the sweet and majorero tabaibal stand out. It is also a space suitable for sighting of different species of faunasince they can be found from the southern little frog and the common frog, to two species of perenquen and the black lizard or the Cinderella shearwater and four species of birds of prey.
water ravine
Another recommended option in Adeje is to do the route of the Water Ravine. This path, about seven kilometers long, runs through the Protected Landscape of Ifonche and the Corona Forestal Natural Park.
Undoubtedly, these are natural spaces of spectacular beauty, so taking a walk through this ravine is a success. Although, like any other pathit must be taken into account that it is necessary to be well equipped to avoid any possible incident.
Enjoy any of these walking trails by Adeje and let yourself be dazzled by the natural landscape of southern Tenerife.
