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Arrive in the perfectly preserved coastal town of Garachico and your elegant hotel set in a beautiful 17th century mansion. You stay at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Start the day with a short drive through the banana plantations of La Isla Baja to Parque Rural de Teno. Then set off on foot from the village of El Palmar to the mountain ridge and the Mirador de Baracan. There are superb views of deep barrancos snaking down the cliffs to the coast and you can even see as far as La Gomera on a clear day. Continue past abandoned terraces, stone circles and traditional farmhouses. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Distance in Km: 11.5
Distance in Miles: 7
Activity Hours: 5
Visit the Ecomuseo del Tanque to see how the islanders lived in times gone by, then follow the Canal de Vergara to La Corona Forestal, the green lungs of Tenerife and home to masses of birdlife, including the endemic pinzon azul (Canary blue chaffinch). The landscape changes to black sand and rocks as the Arenas Negras volcano looms into view through the trees. Return across the Chinyero lava field, with its contrasting rich green lichen. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 9.5
Activity Hours: 5
From the tranquil village of Erjos, head to Monte del Agua, a treasure trove of richly diverse flora and birdlife. At Casas de La Cumbre, views over deep ravines spread out before you before you’re rewarded with the sight of snow capped Teide. The last descent takes you to the Charcas de Erjos ponds where local and migrant birds can be spotted. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja on a B&B basis
Distance in Km: 11.5
Distance in Miles: 7
Activity Hours: 5
Today you set out on your discovery of the Teide National Park – comprising of several volcanoes including mighty Mount Teide. Climb to the summit of Samara for an outstanding panorama over the volcanic chaos of Montana Reventada, the archaeological Guanche remains of Cuevas Negras and Pico Viejo, Tenerife’s second highest volcano. It’s a short onward drive to your hotel in the village of Vilaflor - the highest village on Tenerife and famous for its almendrados or almond biscuits! Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis
Distance in Km: 9
Distance in Miles: 5.5
Activity Hours: 4
An exhilarating walk today follows the Camino Real de Chasna – an ancient shepherds’ path connecting the north with the south of the island. Pass through protected pine forest to Los Escurriales, or the Moon Landscape, a fragile geological formation carved over centuries by wind and water erosion. Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis
Distance in Km: 13
Distance in Miles: 8
Activity Hours: 5
Savour the best vistas of Mount Teide’s caldera and its ochre coloured palette of lava flows along the Siete Canadas trail to the summit of Mount Guajara. With views as far as Gran Canaria and La Palma on a clear day, it’s a fantastic ending to a week’s walking. The easier option today takes you to Teide's caldera and the Roques de Garcia (3.5KM/2MI/2HR) Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba on a half board basis
Distance in Km: 11
Distance in Miles: 7
Activity Hours: 5
7 nights twin centre accommodation in 4* hotelsManagement by your local
Headwater-appointed agentRoute directions and mapsCar Hire essential
(included when booking a flight-inclusive package)Transfers instead of car
hire available, quote trip code W07TT - contact us for prices
Canarian dishes tend to be simple and elegant, owing much to sun-ripened
tropical fruits such as paw-paw, prickly pear and bananas, local vegetables
such as sweetcorn and potatoes and fresh fish such as moray and
snapper.Specialities include conejo al salmorejo (slow cooked rabbit with
garlic, paprika and chili); rancho canario (a chickpea meaty soup), ropa
vieja (chicken, pork and or beef stew); chocos (cuttlefish); and crema de
puerros y bubangos (cream of leek and prawn stew). The most popular fish are
members of the sea bass family - cherne, cabrilla or merluza are common, and
you may find grilled swordfish (espada a la plancha), as well as calamares
(squid), gambas (prawns) and pulpo (octopus).
7 nights twin centre accommodation in 4* hotelsManagement by your local
Headwater-appointed agentRoute directions and mapsCar Hire essential
(included when booking a flight-inclusive package)Transfers instead of car
hire available, quote trip code W07TT - contact us for prices
Walking ConditionsClassification: Self-GuidedAverage daily distance: 12km
(7.5miles). No. of days walking: 6Terrain and route: This self-guided
walking holiday follows mainly well marked paths and trails. You should be a
sure footed walker. Some sections of the ridge walks require a head for
heights.This holiday is self-drive so all walking transfers are also
self-guided with directions provided to the beginning of each walk and return
to the hotels at the end of the walks. Some of the roads on Tenerife are
windy with lots of hairpin bends. Car Hire is essential (included when
booking a flight-inclusive package).
HotelsYour accommodation is special on this trip. Your first 4 nights are at the
Hotel Quinta Roja, a beautifully restored 17th century nobleman's mansion,
superbly located next to the main square in the traditional old port town of
Garachico. Next stop is the Hotel Spa VillAlba, sitting on the edge of the
sleepy village of Vilaflor - the highest in Tenerife - and a short drive from
the UNESCO recognised Teide National Park.
Canarian dishes tend to be simple and elegant, owing much to sun-ripened
tropical fruits such as paw-paw, prickly pear and bananas, local vegetables
such as sweetcorn and potatoes and fresh fish such as moray and
snapper.Specialities include conejo al salmorejo (slow cooked rabbit with
garlic, paprika and chili); rancho canario (a chickpea meaty soup), ropa
vieja (chicken, pork and or beef stew); chocos (cuttlefish); and crema de
puerros y bubangos (cream of leek and prawn stew). The most popular fish are
members of the sea bass family - cherne, cabrilla or merluza are common, and
you may find grilled swordfish (espada a la plancha), as well as calamares
(squid), gambas (prawns) and pulpo (octopus).
Alternative Air TravelAlternative flights can be arranged from most UK
airports. If you would like to use one of the many 'low cost' airlines, we
can book these on your behalf (£30 admin fee per person). We can also book
UK shuttles to connect with your onward flight, please call for details and
prices.If you wish to upgrade the standard car hire please enquire at time of
booking.
Air prices include our standard flights:British Airways Heathrow to Tenerife
South Reina Sofia 08:40/13:05 and car hire (Cicar). Drive to hotel, 1 hr 10
mins. Return: Drive to airport, 35 mins then British Airways Tenerife South
Reina Sofia to Heathrow 13:55/18:25.Car Hire is essential (included when
booking a flight-inclusive package). Directions to each hotel and to/from the
walks will be provided.
In Tenerife the weather is superb year-round. The sun shines here for more
days of the year than most other places in the world. The weather does depend
on the time of year and also the parts of the island that you visit. The
south is always the warmest and sunniest with the least cloud, the west also
enjoys its fair share of great weather too. The north is also very warm,
although there can be more rain and cloud her compared with the rest of the
island. Also, the closer you climb towards the Mount Teide National Park,
Tenerife’s volcanic region and location of Spain’s highest peak El Teide,
the more changeable the weather becomes. The weather cools as the altitude
rises and at certain times of the year there is some snowfall here while the
coast remains sunny.
Walking bootsDay packWater bottle / hydration packWaterproof
jacketSunglassesSun cream
Walking poles
You will need money for lunches (or picnic provisions) and the evening meals
that are not included. There is a good choice of restaurants in Garachico or
you can decide to eat in the hotel's room service menu. Lunches will cost
between €5-15 and dinners between €20-50 per person, excluding any
drinks.
Travel insuranceCar Hire (on land only packages - available at a
supplement)Transfers instead of car hire available, quote trip code W07TT -
contact us for pricesSingle accommodation (available on request - compulsory
supplement)Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on
a departure date)Visas & vaccinations
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