All walking tours on the Canary Islands
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Our most beautiful hiking tours in the Canary Islands
Walking Paradise Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and a true subtropical paradise for hiking tours. It is particularly easy to hike around the Teide in the north – a dormant volcano and Spain’s highest mountain. The region resembles a lonely, mystical desert of lava and rock formations with poinsettia bushes and banana plantations.
Lanzarote
Fiery and peaceful: According to this motto, our hiking holiday on Lanzarote not only offers something for the eyes with its beautiful volcanic landscapes, but also something for the palate with delicious and powerful wines. Landscapes of the moon that seem almost unreal and a calm atmosphere, without hustle and bustle. Nature lovers and hikers will particularly appreciate the island’s beauty.
El Hierro
El Hierro was recorded in old maps as ‘the end of the world’ because the prime meridian, also known as the meridian of Ferro (Spanish for El Hierro), is located in the west of the island. This feeling of silence and tranquillity, untouched nature and tradition gave it the feeling of the ‘end of the world’.
La Palma
On good hiking paths you can enjoy wonderful moments of active relaxation and a quiet break while island hiking. The original nature of La Palma, including the prehistoric laurel forests, the magnificent views from the "Roque de los Muchachos", the highest point on the island, as well as the diverse flora and fauna in the Caldera de Taburiente National Park are guaranteed to inspire you.
Top attractions on the Canary Islands
Pico del Teide
Experience Spain's highest mountain up close. The marvellous view from Pico del Teide on Tenerife is particularly spectacular.
Lava pools on Tenerife
After your hiking stage, enjoy a refreshing dip in the lava pool in the coastal town of Garachico.
Virgen de los Reyes
On El Hierro you should definitely visit the chapel with the Virgen de los Reyes, a truly magical place.
Jardín de Cactus
The museum is a cactus and succulent garden and one of César Manrique's last great works on Lanzarote.
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Useful information about your hiking holiday on the Canary Islands
The climate on the Canary Islands
The ‘Islands of Eternal Spring’ – the Canaries are guaranteed to live up to this nickname. The archipelago in the Atlantic offers the perfect climate to spend a wonderful hiking holiday with sun, sea and healthy exercise all year round. With around 4,800 hours of sunshine a year Gran Ganaria can boast, it is the sunniest place in Europe. But the sun is also at its best on other islands – guaranteed.
Cuisine on the Canary Islands
A relaxed atmosphere can also be found in the regional Canarian cusine. After a relatively small breakfast, lunch and dinner come at once rather late. The hunger in between is satisfied by the famous tapas. Regional classics include, for example: ‘Pimientos de Padrón’ – small fried peppers with sea salt, ‘Pulpo a la gallega’ – squid with paprika powder, various stews, fresh fish, olives, citrus fruits, almonds, honey and one thing cannot be missed for any meal – the traditional bread made from wheat flour.
Did you know ...
- that the Canary Islands consist of a total of seven main and six secondary islands? Sorted by size, the seven main islands are: Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. The seven neighbouring islands include Montaña Clara, Roque del Este Lobos, Alegranza, Roque del Oeste and La Graciosa, the only inhabited island.
- that Spanish wasn’t always the official language of the Canaries? Before the conquest by Spain, the indigenous people on each island spoke an individual variety of the Guanche language, which is assigned to the Berber languages. To date, there are numerous words derived from this period that can be found in everyday use, such as in place names or names of people.
- that around 90,000 goats live on Fuerteventura, the second largest Canary Island? Also, the production of goat cheese has a long tradition in Fuerteventura – the cheese in all its variations is a real delicacy and definitely worth a try.
