Walking on Tenerife : 45 walks including El Teide and GR 131

Tenerife is far more than a beach destination. The largest of the Canary Islands offers a dramatic variety of walking landscapes, from the lava fields and volcanic peaks of Parque Nacional del Teide to the ancient laurisilva cloud forests of Anaga, the rugged peninsulas of Teno, and the deep ravines of Barranco de Masca and Barranco del Infierno. With Spain's highest mountain at its heart, Tenerife rewards walkers with scenery found nowhere else in Europe. This guidebook describes 40 day walks ranging from 3 to 26km (2 to 16 miles), taking 2 to 10 hours, plus the 5 Tenerife stages of the long-distance GR131. The 40 day walks are organized across six areas: Anaga, Teno, Arona and Guía, Valle de la Orotava, Parque Nacional del Teide, and El Teide itself, with three separate ascent routes to the summit described (each requiring a free permit obtained in advance). The GR131 section covers 94km (58 miles) between Arona and La Esperanza, making it ideal for walkers seeking a multi-day crossing of the island. Every walk is illustrated with 1:50,000 maps and supported by detailed planning information, facilities, and public transport options from bases in Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, or Costa Adeje. GPX files are available to download for all 45 routes, enabling easy digital navigation through volcanic terrain, cloud forests, and coastal paths. Early spring is the ideal season for walking on Tenerife, though winter also offers pleasant conditions at lower altitudes, making this a popular destination for walkers escaping the northern European winter. Part of the 5-volume Cicerone series covering walking across all of the Canary Islands.