Discover 5 of the most epic and breathtaking hikes in Tenerife that belong on every adventurer’s bucket list. From the rugged Anaga mountains to the volcanic Teide national park, these challenging trails showcase the island’s striking natural landscapes.
TF-10 is a one-way trail between Cruz del Carmen to Punta del Hidalgo. It’s claim to fame is that it passes the Chinamada caves – lots of rock openings in a mountainside – roughly a third of the way from Punta del Hidalgo.
TF-11 is a less popular trail compared to TF-8 and TF-6. However, TF-11 is my favorite of all Anaga trail and I’d call it the hidden gem of the rural park.
TF-1 is a historical trail between La Laguna and the villages of Anaga Rural Park. If you don’t want to drive a car or take the bus, this is the fastest way how to get up to the Anaga mountains.
This guide to official hiking trails in the Anaga Rural Park provides an overview of all the official trails based on such characteristics as length, “circularity”, difficulty, but also the scenery, suitability for kids, etc. The ranking is based on our personal experience when hiking or running these trails during our family’s stay in Tenerife.
TF-2 is a scenic one-way trail from theTaborno village to Valleseco town and beach of the same name. TF-2 is not only a great visual cross-section fo the Anaga Rural Park, but it also passes by the Old Pico del Ingles road (Camino Viejo al Pico del Ingles), which is among the top 5 most instagram-able locations in the whole of Tenerife.
The TF-5 trail has one of the longest ridge walks in the whole of Anaga Rural Park. The trail starts in the Chamorga village, which is the trailhead of the popular TF-6 trail. In addition to the ridge walk, the TF-5 trail takes you through several villages, through a laurel forest. It is a lovely trail that’s not too hard and is suited for children and older hikers.
There’s a reason why the TF-8 is the most popular and probably the best of all Anaga hiking trails by popular judgment. No other trail offers such a balanced cross-section of everything the nature park has to offer – scenic views, villages, ocean walk, diverse flora, visit to Anaga peaks, even a wine-growing region – in one hike.
The TF-6 circular trail is one of the most popular and recommended trails in the Anaga Rural Park along with the TF-6 and TF-11 trails. TF-6 circular trail is a great introduction to the stunning natural beauty of the Anaga Mountains (Macizo de Anaga).
Canyoning the Barranco de los Arcos de Chimoch (‘barranquismo’ in Spanish) is a must-do activity for adventurous travellers in Tenerife, and you don’t have to be an experienced mountaineer to do it. The canyon is very beautiful even by Tenerife standards, and you are guaranteed to get a nice experience and memories for many years to come.