Walking Holiday Spain -  Canary Islands - Tenerife

Few places can match the natural beauty of the Canary Islands where one of the islands Tenerife has become a mecca for enthusiastic walkers. Tenerife is an island of contrasts from the volcanic moonscapes of the Teide National Park to the high cliffs ridges and deep valleys of the coastal mountain ranges.

The island boasts the highest mountain in Spain, Teide, at 3718m. Due to its southern latitude its slopes can be walked for most of the year. The coastal ranges of Anaga and Teno rise abruptly from the sea. 

Teno hosts the giant and dramatic sea cliffs of Los Gigantes (610m). Anaga has steep mountain ridges offering magnificent views across the ever present Atlantic Ocean. 

Midway between the two is the Orotava Valley with its pine clad slopes. All of this is well away from the crowded tourist resorts for which Tenerife is renowned.

We looked at hotels throughout the walking areas and have opted for two superb hotels in Puerto De La Cruz, a small town centrally placed at the foot of the Orotava Valley within easy reach of the other three walking areas. It is on the North Coast by the sea and has very much retained its Spanish atmosphere

WalkingTenerifeOutstanding walks are available in each of the main areas. Explore the arid landscapes of wind sculpted lava pinnacles of Mount Teide National Park, best accessed from the Parador. Visit the Orotava Valley where you have a choice of mountains forests banana plantations and orchards. Enjoy walking through the mountain villages of Anaga along winding paths with stunning sea views perhaps catching a glimpse of Gran Canaria.

Discover walking in the Teno Rural Park with its spectacular walks through gorges and along ridges and with views of the sea from high cliffs. This park contains the Masca Gorge, a walk through which is one to be remembered. On our guided walks you may have the opportunity to walk up this gorge to the precariously perched Masca village having accessed the start of the walk by a boat trip past the giant Los Gigantes cliffs.

Guided - Independent Walking 

We offer four guided walks in a 7 night holiday which will feature all of Tenerife’s prime walking areas. The ones you will enjoy will depend on your arrival day. The walks range from 50-600m in ascent and on average 3 - 4 hours long and may include a walk down the Masca Gorge ending with an included boat journey, a hike to the very top of Tiede(3718m) Spain's highest mountain. The special permit will be arranged locally. The second walk is to the mountainous area of Anaga. You will walk as part of a cosmopolitan group and be led by an experienced English speaking guide. Transfers are included in the price, you will be collected from nearby your hotel and returned at the end. 

Available November to March.

Self Guided 

Available year round. Our self guided walks cover the four main walking areas of Anaga Teno Orotava Valley and Mount Teide National Park. We provide exclusively with our holidays our self guided Walking Booklet with a choice of walks mostly of moderate difficulty. They range from 6-11miles and a climb from 200 - 1000m and are all from 4-6 hours in length. The booklet has all grades of walks. We provide a map and full directional notes as well as details of public transport or car accessibility.

Extend your stay in Mount Teide National Park

By staying at the Parador hotel in the Mount Teide National Park it enables you to have greater access to the walks in this area, three of which start and finish at the hotel. The walking here with its moonscapes and old lava flows is very different to those on the rest of the island, all the while under Mount Teide itself. 

Island hop in the Canaries

Why not combine 2 or 3 islands for an island hopping walking holiday? 

Walk Grading

Guided- Easy & Moderate

Self-Guided- Easy, Moderate & Challenging

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

Tenerife

Self-Guided and Guided Holidays

Included			Not Included
ü	7 night’s accommodation		û	Lunches & drinks with meals
ü	7 breakfasts		û	Travel Insurance (required)
ü	7 dinners (B&B in Tigaiga Suites)
ü	Transfers between Tenerife South airport and hotel
ü	Route notes & walking map
Optional Extras
Ø	‘With flights’ includes typical flight prices* from London Gatwick to Tenerife South. Flights from many local airports also available (exact prices for your dates are available on request)

All prices valid for 2023/24

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 7 nights half board in a shared twin/double standard room. 

Hotel Vallemar****  

Important note: The price for the Vallemar is an indication only, as we no longer have set rates from the hotel. If you request a quotation, we will first check availability and rates for that period, so your quotation will be accurate.

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement
01 Nov - 30 Nov	1043	819	90	23
01 Dec - 17 Dec	1048	766	79	23
18 Dec - 01 Jan	1342	1083	131	23
02 Jan - 09 Feb	1043	819	90	23
10 Feb – 29 Feb	1308	1083	131	23
01 Mar - 31 Mar	1043	819	90	23
01 Apr – 30 Apr	1029	805	87	23
01 May – 26 Jun	1003	779	85	23
27 Jun – 27 Jul	1029	805	87	23
28 Jul – 31 Aug	1056	831	93	23
01 Sep – 15 Oct	1029	805	87	23
16 Oct – 31 Oct	1056	831	93	23

Room supplements:

Sea View

01 Nov – 30 Apr = £19 per person per night

01 May – 31 Oct = £17 per person per night

Seasonal supplements:

New Years Eve Banquet £159 Christmas Eve Dinner £75

Hotel Tigaiga****

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement
01 Nov - 30 Nov	1466	1242	146	63
01 Dec - 17 Dec	1341	1117	120	63
18 Dec - 04 Jan	1646	1387	167	78
05 Jan - 28 Jan	1466	1242	146	63
29 Jan – 01 Apr	1505	1281	152	63
02 Apr - 30 Apr	1341	1117	127	63
01 May – 02 Sep	1214	990	106	63
03 Sep – 31 Oct	1294	1070	120	63

Supplement for room on Teide side:

£10 per person per night

Tigaiga Suites (B&B only)

Dates	With Flights	Without Flights	Extra Night	Single Supplement
01 Nov - 30 Nov	1202	978	109	POA
01 Dec - 16 Dec	1135	911	105	POA
17 Dec - 04 Jan	1347	1122	140	POA
05 Jan - 27 Jan	1149	925	100	POA
28 Jan – 01 Apr	1308	1083	143	POA
02 Apr – 31 Oct	1202	978	124	POA

Parador 3 night extension

Included:

3 Nights accommodation with half board Additional transfers from hotel in Puerto de la Cruz and the Parador and from the Parador to the airport

* Half board is dinner, bed and breakfast

Prices are per person in GBP / UK £ and are based on 3 nights half board* in a shared twin/double standard room. 

Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide ***

Dates	Extension Price	Extra Night	Single Supplement
01 Nov – 15 Dec	523	139	46
16 Dec – 06 Jan	560	159	53
07 Jan – 07 Apr	523	139	46
08 Apr – 15 Apr	560	159	53
16 Apr – 31 May	523	139	46
01 Jun – 29 Aug	499	135	44
30 Aug – 31 Oct	523	139	46

Supplements may apply for Easter Christmas and New Year POA

Price in GBP£ Price in USD$

This map is for illustration purposes only and we cannot be held responsible for its accuracy.

Hotel Tigaiga - 4 Star

Hotel Valle Mar - 4 Star

Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide - 3 Star

3* Florasol Apartments - 3 Star

Availability Information

Tenerife offers good all year round walking. Winter is cooler and whilst the summer does have some very hot days there is often a cooling sea breeze.

Please note our best to go information is generally referring to the walking which may fall in the early or late season in some places. This may mean that not all tourist facilities will be open at the time you visit.

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