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Titolo 4
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.
Mess conferma
Where to eat
Puzol
Puzol is a bar-restaurant in Güímar with a homey feel: traditional Canarian dishes such as roast pork leg, goat meat, squid, and carne fiesta (a traditional Canarian stew). The atmosphere is friendly, the service is very attentive, and it has a covered terrace perfect for relaxing after a long drive or enjoying a leisurely lunch.
What to see
Ermita de San Blas
Discover a corner steeped in history and spirituality on the Candelaria coast. The Hermitage of San Blas houses a cave that was once a sacred place for the ancient Guanches, an ancestral space where myth and devotion intertwine. It's a peaceful, uncrowded spot, ideal for connecting with Tenerife's deep roots away from the hustle and bustle of tourism.
Activities
Bodegas Ferrera
Bodegas Ferrera, located in the Arafo foothills, is a benchmark for organic viticulture in Tenerife. It stands out as a family winery that works exclusively with organic wines, grown without pesticides or chemicals, respecting the natural environment of the Corona Forestal Natural Park. Its offering combines tradition, sustainability, and authentic wine tourism experiences.
Beaches
Nightlife
Shopping
La Albahaca
La Albahaca is a charming organic shop and café that combines natural products with a cozy space where you can enjoy a healthy break. It offers a carefully curated selection of organic foods, teas, coffees, and vegetarian options prepared freshly. It's ideal for those seeking a peaceful, sustainable, and charming environment, where quality and respect for nature take center stage.
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.