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Malpais de Guimar
Güímar
📍Güimar
👣6.5 km
🏋️Easy
⏱️Estimated walking time: 2h30m
📈Total elevation gain: 135m
⬆️Maximum altitude: 123m
⬇️Minimum altitude: 123m
🅿️Parking nearby: Yes
🌥️The route is always in sunny areas
ℹ️No Visitor Center nearby
🗺️Easy to follow
⚠️High sun exposure
📸Views, sea, volcanic landscape
🌲Arid habitat, tabaibal-cardonal scrubland and flora adapted to salinity and wind
🏔️Special Nature Reserve
📋No permits required
The Malpaís de Güímar is one of Tenerife's most unique natural gems, declared a nature reserve to protect its volcanic ecosystem and biodiversity. This landscape was formed thousands of years ago after the eruption of the Montaña Grande volcano, which left behind a vast lava field that reached the sea. The result is an arid and spectacular landscape, where the shapes of the basalt rock combine with the intense green of spurge, cardon cacti, and other plants adapted to the scarcity of water.
The network of trails that crisscrosses the lava field allows you to explore both the interior, with views of the volcanic cone and its slopes, and the coastal strip, where the waves crash powerfully against the black rocks. Along the way, it's common to see birds like the hoopoe and the kestrel, as well as Tenerife lizards basking on the hot lava.
Despite its inhospitable appearance, this area is a haven for life and an example of natural balance in arid zones. Its geological and ecological value makes it an open-air classroom for understanding Tenerife's volcanic formation and the ability of its flora and fauna to adapt to extreme conditions.
The Malpaís de Güímar can be explored in just a few hours and is relatively flat, but it lacks shade and amenities, so it's essential to bring water, sun protection, and comfortable shoes. Visiting at sunrise or sunset enhances the beauty of its colors and offers a more tranquil experience, where the sounds of the sea and the wind are the only companions.
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Where to eat
Cofradía de Pescadores - Candelaria
The Fishermen's Guild Bar Nuestra Señora de Candelaria is a place where seafaring tradition is reflected in every dish. Located next to the port, it offers fresh fish and seafood, simply prepared to enhance their flavor. Its atmosphere is family-friendly, authentic, and popular with locals, making it an ideal stop for those seeking Canarian seafood cuisine in its most honest and intimate form.
What to see
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If you truly appreciate volcanic landscapes, the Arco de La Puente in Güímar offers much more than just a curious shape. It's a natural arch carved into volcanic tuff within the ravine, sculpted by erosion over millennia. When you arrive, you don't just see a rocky "gateway"; you understand how water and time have shaped the terrain. It's a little-known spot, incredibly photogenic, and possesses a wild quality that makes it truly special.
Activities
Parque Recreativo Los Brezos
If you're looking for a recreational area where the mountains feel more open and wild, Los Brezos has a very particular atmosphere. Here, the landscape constantly changes between pine forests, scrubland, and clearings with sweeping views. It's a very comfortable place to spend the day having a barbecue or picnic, but also for a short walk and enjoying the fresh air and tranquility of the summit.
Beaches
Nightlife
Shopping
Gin Macaronesian
If you enjoy gin but want something different, Macaronesian has that unique touch you'll notice from the first sip. Produced in Tenerife, it combines water from volcanic galleries with well-balanced botanicals. There's the classic, fresher, and cleaner version, as well as bolder options like strawberry or brownie. It's a versatile gin: you can play it safe with a simple gin and tonic or experiment a bit more if you're feeling adventurous.
Sports
Pista de Parapente Anocheza
Anocheza, Güímar, is one of Tenerife's most important paragliding launch sites. Renovated a few years ago, with a non-slip surface, access ramps, and signage, it offers spectacular views of the valley and the coast. Ideal for both tandem flights and experienced pilots, its conditions make it a reliable launching point for those seeking quality and scenery, not just adrenaline.
Trekking
Barranco de Badajoz
The Badajoz Ravine, also known as Chamoco, is a volcanic canyon in Güímar, surrounded by lush vegetation and steeped in indigenous history and mystery. It houses 19th-century water galleries and the Cañizo Cave, used by the Guanches. Recognized as a trail steeped in legend, its atmosphere combines landscape, archaeology, and the inexplicable.