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Hiking in the Canary Islands

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The Canary Islands are a group of seven islands in the Atlantic, that belong to Spain, but enjoyed by millions of European tourists due to the year round sunshine and beaches. However, these islands have beautiful mountain landscapes to explore, and ...
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Canary Islands Hiking Websites

These websites give you all the information you need to plan a hiking trip to the Canary Islands, including a blog post which provides details of my own trip to Canary Islands.  

 
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This site gives you valuable information to plan a hiking trip in the Canary Islands, including best months to go, best hikes, hiking guidebooks, maps, apps, guided hiking tours, and more!
Hiking in Canary Islands
 
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This blog post gives you a more detailed look at each of the seven islands and what the best ones are for hiking. The post also includes information from my trip there in 2017, where I hiked on Tenerife.
The Best Canary Islands for Hiking

Canary Islands Hiking Guidebooks

These guidebooks are invaluable for planning your hiking trip in the Canary Islands. They cover all seven islands - Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Lanzarote, El Hierro, and Fuerteventura. 

 
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The ultimate guide to trekking across ALL the islands, the Cicerone guide covers the GR 131, a 560 km (348 miles) route starting in Lanzarote and ending in El Hierro. The comprehensive guidebook provides detailed maps, instructions, information on fe...
Trekking in the Canary Islands… - Hike the GR131
 
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Sunflower Guides publishes a series of guidebooks in many areas, including the Canary Islands. This guidebook is great because you get NINETY different hikes across the Canary Islands
Canary Islands Walks Sunflower Guide
 
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This is a fantastic guidebook if you're sticking to hiking just on Tenerife. You get 85 different hikes to choose from on the island, with detailed information and maps.
TENERIFE: FINEST WALKS COAST & MOUNTAINS
 
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One of the best guidebooks for La Palma, the Cicerone guide covers 34 day hikes, the La Palma section of the GR 131, and the GR 130, a 150 km (95 mile) circular route covering the coast and interior of this beautiful island.
Walking on La Palma: The world's steepest island
 
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The beautiful mountain scenery of Gran Canaria can be explored with this great guidebook, covering 40 day hikes as well as the Gran Canaria section of the long distance GR 131.
Walking on Gran Canaria: 45 Day Walks + GR131
 
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The Rother guide is one of the best for exploring the wild and beautiful La Gomera. The guidebook provides you with details on 70 hikes, with GPS tracks and maps, including in the magical Garajonay National Park.
La Gomera: Finest Coastal & Mountain Walks
 
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Walk on the wild side in Lanzarote & Fuerteventura, the lesser visited of the Canary Islands. This guidebook covers 21 day hikes plus 14 stages of the GR 131.
Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura: Including Sections of ...
 
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El Hierro is the smallest and the most westerly of the Canary Islands but it packes a punch. The dramatic landscapes have hiking trails laced throughout and this guidebook lays out a number of routes, with details and maps.
Sunflower Landscapes of LA Palma & El Hierro

Canary Islands Guided Hiking Tours

Check out these guided tours by reputable tour guides, allowing you to skip the panning and enjoy the views on these magnificent islands. 

 
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A great way to explore Tenerife, this six-day G Adventures hiking adventure takes you to Teide National Park, Anaga, and the picturesque village of Masca.
Hiking the Canary Islands: Tenerife, Anaga, and Beyond
 
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Explore the amazing volcanic landscapes of Gran Canaria on this guided hike which takes in the Caldera de Bandama, Cruz de Tejeda, Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves (Gran Canaria's highest peak.
Volcano Hiking tour in Gran Canaria | Manawa
 
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Explore the amazing Volcan de la Corona and Famara Cliffs on the wild island of Lanzarote with this guided day hike.
Hiking trip to Volcan de la Corona and Famara Cliffs in Lanzarote | Manawa