Fickr user vil.sandi
With Spain’s highest mountain, Teide (3718 metres), dominating every viewpoint, it is not surprising that Tenerife offers some of the finest walking in the Canary Islands. Like a child’s drawing of a mountain, Teide is an almost perfect peak, and is surrounded by a moonscape of dusty-red, volcanic rock formations in what is Spain’s largest national park. If you don’t feel you can manage the climb to the top of Teide, there’s a handy cable-car that gets you to within an hour’s walk of the top. And one of our pick of hotels on Tenerife for a hiking holiday is handily situated within the boundary of the park.
Fickr user Elizabeth Gomm
The Anaga Mountains, in the north, offer further walking opportunities as does the Parque Rural de Teno in the North West. Here, you’ll find the lovely mountain town of Masca. Another good base is La Orotava, inland from the handsome resort of Puerto de la Cruz and surrounded by a pine-clad valley of vineyards and chestnut trees.
The owners of the best hotels on Tenerife for a walking holiday are usually knowledgeable about the best walks and viewpoints, so don’t be afraid to ask for advice.
Tenerife's Best Hotels for Walkers
For stunning views

- In a perfect location in the mountains near Teide National Park, the rooms - most with balconies - at Hotel Villalba enjoy stunning views. Rooms are unpretentious, plus there’s an indoor pool.
- Parador de las Canadas del Teide is the only hotel located within the national park. It boasts jawdropping views, traditionally elegant rooms and an excellent restaurant.