Contrasts of Tenerife Walk

Start your day with a scenic drive through the banana plantations of La Isla Baja, heading to the Parque Rural de Teno. From the village of El Palmar, embark on a hike to the mountain ridge and the Mirador de Baracan, offering stunning views of the coast. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja (or similar) on a bed and breakfast basis.

Visit the Ecomuseo del Tanque to learn about the island's history. Follow the Canal de Vergara to La Corona Forestal, home to a variety of birdlife. Witness the dramatic landscape change as the Arenas Negras volcano comes into view. Return across the Chinyero lava field, adorned with rich green lichen. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja (or similar) on a bed and breakfast basis.

From the peaceful village of Erjos, head to Monte del Agua, a haven for diverse flora and birdlife. Enjoy the views over deep ravines at Casas de La Cumbre before reaching the snow-capped Teide. End the day at the Charcas de Erjos ponds, a hotspot for local and migrant birds. Overnight at the Hotel Quinta Roja (or similar) on a bed and breakfast basis.

Embark on a discovery of the Teide National Park, home to several volcanoes including the mighty Mount Teide. Climb to the summit of Samara for panoramic views over the volcanic landscape. Drive to your hotel in Vilaflor, the highest village on Tenerife, known for its delicious almond biscuits. Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba (or similar) on a half board basis.

Enjoy an exhilarating walk along the Camino Real de Chasna, an ancient shepherds' path connecting the north and south of the island. Pass through protected pine forests to reach Los Escurriales, also known as the Moon Landscape, a geological formation shaped by wind and water erosion. Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba (or similar) on a half board basis.

Savour the best vistas of Mount Teide's caldera and its ochre-coloured lava flows along the Siete Canadas trail to the summit of Mount Guajara. On a clear day, you can see as far as Gran Canaria and La Palma. An easier option takes you to Teide's caldera and the Roques de Garcia. Overnight at the Hotel Spa VillAlba (or similar) on a half board basis.