What are the best hiking trails in the Canary Islands?

The best hiking trails include Mount Teide in Tenerife (Spain's highest peak), the Masca Gorge, Anaga Rural Park, Roque Nublo in Gran Canaria, and the Corralejo dunes in Fuerteventura. There are trails for all fitness levels.

Do I need special equipment for hiking tours?

Good walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water are essential. Your guide will provide specific recommendations based on the trail difficulty and season.

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Hiking Tours in Playa de Sotavento

Playa de Sotavento, Fuerteventura

⏱ 4 hours

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About this experience

Hiking Tours in Playa de Sotavento is a guided walking activity along the windward shore of Fuerteventura's Jandía peninsula. The tour follows the sandbar between the Atlantic and the lagoon, where tide cycles reshape the terrain daily. Participants traverse compacted sand and shallow water crossings while observing local birdlife and the island's volcanic geology.

What to expect

Guided hikes last 3 to 4 hours and cover 6 to 8 kilometres of beach and dune terrain
Each tour includes a certified local guide, walking poles, and a water refill station at the midway point
You will cross the tidal lagoon at low water, with ankle-deep channels that shift with each season
The route passes the Sotavento windsurfing channel, where you can watch kite and board training sessions
Suitable for walkers with moderate fitness; no technical climbing, but barefoot sections are required on wet sand
Tours run in small groups of up to 12 people, with departure times set around the daily tide table