Do hiking in Tenerife offers multiple possibilities to walkers. Enjoy of good weather, dreamlike natural landscapes and observing the endemic flora and fauna They are just some of the attractions of the Island.
Being able to do routes of different difficulties, that end on the beach or in a hidden puddle in which to take a dip is something many people want and that they can do in Tenerife. The Island not only offers a wide network of trails to be followed on foot, but also can be done running or by bike. But, in addition, its natural beauty in points such as anaga or the Teide National Park have turned their places into some of the most instagrammable from the country.
These are some of the best trails with panoramic views in Tenerife.
The Teide
If there is a point on the island that offers heart-stopping images, it is the Teide National Park. A natural landscape that attracts not only tourists and residents, but also large film companies that come to film here. To discover the best panoramic views, there are 41 itineraries with different lengths and difficulties, but one of the best is to climb the peak of Teide and, if the sky is clear, be dazzled by the views that this space offers.
One of the most popular routes is the Montaña Blanca – Pico del Teide trail. It begins on the Montaña Blanca track, an example of explosive volcanism emitting pumice. Subsequently, we go to the old access road to the Peak, which goes up Lomo Tieso to the Altavista Refuge and which presents a strong unevenness. The path continues over black flows of young lava. To climb the peak of Teide on your own it is necessary to request a permit on the national park website (https://www.reservasparquesnacionales.es/). It must be taken into account that they are distributed 200 permits a day and the demand is very high.
the path of Benijo to the Cross of Draguillo It is another one of those that will leave some images in memory for a lifetime. It offers spectacular panoramic views of Taganana, Benijo, El Draguillo and Roques de Anaga, among other areas of the Anaga Rural Park. Sea and mountains in one Postcard that will invite you to take out your camera and take pictures almost at every step.
It is a path of medium difficulty and about 2.3 kilometers. Although it may seem short, it is a route with a large unevenness and no shade throughout the route. It begins in Benijo, at the point where the access track to Draguillo starts. During the journey, you will find different highlights such as Lomo de Benijo or Piedra del Draguillo, a natural viewpoint from which to observe the coast.
Hidalgo Point
The path that goes from Cruz del Carmen to Hidalgo Point It is one of those that offers incomparable panoramic views. On one side, the Anaga Rural Park, a green and wooded area that shows the best face of the mountain and, on the other, the blue of the sea. It is a medium difficulty route which has a maximum unevenness of 916 meters. During the journey, the hiker will go through trails, forest tracks and some road areas until they reach their destination. In addition to offering some panoramic heart attackhas the advantage that you can finish it with a bath on the lagoon coast.
