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.

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Hiking Tours in Mabul Island

Mabul Island, Mabul

⏱ 3 hours

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About this experience

Hiking Tours in Mabul Island is a guided walking excursion across the island’s trails, based in Mabul, Sabah, Malaysia. The tour combines coastal paths, village routes, and elevated viewpoints, offering a land-based perspective of the island’s environment. It is a structured activity for visitors who want to explore beyond the beach and dive sites.

What to expect

Tour duration is approximately 2 to 3 hours, covering 4 to 5 kilometres of mixed terrain including sandy tracks, wooden boardwalks, and compacted dirt paths.
A local guide leads the hike, providing commentary on the island’s history, the Bajau Laut community, and the coconut palm plantations you pass through.
The route includes a climb to a raised observation point (about 30 metres above sea level) with views over the Celebes Sea and the nearby reef flats.
You will see the island’s mangrove fringe, a small cemetery, and the village’s stilt houses, with opportunities to observe daily fishing activities.
The tour includes bottled water and a light snack (e.g., local banana fritters), and is suitable for adults and children aged 8 and above with moderate fitness.
Wear closed-toe shoes and bring sun protection; the trail has no shade for the first 20 minutes, and the tour operates in the morning (8:00 AM) or late afternoon (3:30 PM) to avoid peak heat.