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Sendero Montaña Roja
El Medano
📍Medano Beach
👣5 km (circular)
🏋️Easy
⏱️Estimated walking time: 1h30m
📈Total elevation gain: 151m
⬆️Maximum altitude: 171m
⬇️Minimum altitude: 0m
🅿️Parking nearby: Yes
🌥️The route is unshaded
ℹ️There is no information point nearby
🗺️The trail is easy to follow and has some signage
⚠️Risk of vertigo and/or falls due to steep drops
📸Birdwatching, World War II bunkers, viewpoint, volcanic cone
🌲Wetland area and saltwater pools, threatened natural habitat of sand and wading species (Mud)
🏔️Montaña Roja Special Nature Reserve
📋No permits required
Leave El Médano eager to get moving, and soon you're walking along the trail that runs along the base of Montaña Roja, that 171-meter volcanic cone that rises majestically beside the sea. The route is a gentle loop—approximately 4.7 to 5 km—that combines sea, red rock, dunes, and natural viewpoints, without any difficult climbing.
What's most striking is how the surroundings change with every step: you start at sea level, skirting the coast of El Médano, with views of the promenade and the wind that fills the kitesurfers' sails. Then the path approaches the mountain, where the sand turns reddish and you see eroded volcanic formations, a color that's hard to find on other beaches. On the gentle climb to the summit of Montaña Roja, the view opens up: on one side, the endless blue of the Atlantic; on the other, the coastal plain and the island silhouettes in the distance.
The route is accessible: you don't need special equipment, just good footwear, water, sun protection, and a desire to enjoy yourself. It's not a high-mountain route, but rather a walk immersed in nature, ideal for families or those not seeking an extreme challenge. Furthermore, being a circular route, you start and finish in El Médano, making it easy to combine with a day at the beach or a meal near the town. The trail is well-marked and easy to follow.
The natural environment is its main attraction: Montaña Roja is part of a Special Nature Reserve of approximately 166 hectares, where vegetation adapted to the wind and scarce water blends with volcanic formations. Don't expect abundant shade here: the sun and wind dominate, so it's best to be well-prepared.
For me, what makes this route stand out is the combination of proximity (you're in the south of Tenerife, easily accessible) with spectacular scenery (that volcano, the sea, the contrasting colors). If you're looking for a hike that doesn't take all day, includes beautiful views, and leaves you wanting another swim or a sunset on the beach, this is a sure bet. You'll love it if you want to feel close to nature, walk in the fresh air, and see Tenerife from a different perspective, with the wind, volcanic rock, and coastal panorama.
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