Start with papas arrugadas, those tiny salt-crusted potatoes served with red and green mojo sauces.…

More water than you think, at least 2 litres per person for half-day hikes. Good…

No, not for the summit. The Telesforo Bravo route above the cable car station requires…

Officially rated high difficulty, though experienced hikers find it physically straightforward rather than technical. You’re…

Yes, but with strict new rules since 2025. You must book a permit in advance,…

Roques de García works brilliantly with kids, short and flat with plenty of volcanic rocks…

Roques de García with Teide dominating the horizon is the classic shot. Masca Gorge gives…

Absolutely, and that’s part of what makes the island special. Trails like Roques de García,…

The full Mount Teide summit via Telesforo Bravo is the toughest, combining altitude, exposure, and…

Roques de García is a good choice, a flat 4km loop you can knock out…

Roques de García in Teide National Park tops most lists for its otherworldly volcanic scenery…

No, not in the wild. If you’re expecting monkeys running around the hills or showing…

Not in any meaningful way, no. Tenerife doesn’t have a big wild snake population, so…

Yes, sometimes, but they’re not a constant feature of the island. They tend to show…

Yes, but not the scary version most people imagine. Species like angel sharks and blue…

The island’s wildlife is split between sea and land. In the water you’ve got dolphins,…

Your best chance is out on the water, especially around the southwest coast and on…

No, not in the wild around Tenerife. You can watch dolphins from a boat, and…