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The Top 20 Waterfalls in the Canary Islands

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Canary Islands. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Arure Waterfall

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Beautiful waterfall (approx.15m) and hollowed out stone. Also worth a trip in hot weather, as the path runs in the shade and you always follow the watercourse (cooling off included).

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Waterfall in Barranco de Arure

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In my opinion, "Mostly easily walkable paths" from the tour classification is not correct. A good half of the tour goes through the creek bed or along the creek bed. …

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Small Waterfall

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I recommend going first thing in the morning because from 10:00 in the morning a lot of people start to come to the route and, honestly, when the route is …

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Large Waterfall

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At the end of the path is this impressive waterfall. There are several giant rocks where you can sit and admire their beauty. It really is a magical environment that …

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Colorful Waterfall

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One of the biggest tourist attractions of the Caldera de Taburiente national park, which, however, became so accidentally, since initially it was just a dam to contain the waters of …

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Ruiz Gorge Trail

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The climb starts at the TF5 just off Titsia bus stop 363 and should take place in the morning to enjoy the sun. In the afternoon it is shaded.

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Waterfall in Barranco de Las Angustias

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We walked the red route to the waterfall at the beginning of November 2023. There was a lot of water and we balanced from stone to stone so as not …

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Barranco del Infierno Trailhead

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Friendly staff, hiking sticks can be borrowed for €4. Be sure to book an appointment in advance at barrancodelinfierno.es/de. We have experienced that guests were not allowed to visit the Barranco without an appointment.

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Barranco de Afur

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A small stream, coming from the Anaga Mountains, flows through the picturesque gorge landscape down to the Playa de Tamadite beach, where it finally flows into the Atlantic. The water …

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Waterfall Trail in Barranco de Agua, La Palma

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A stunning waterfall and the hiking trail leading there. Highly recommended.

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in the Canary Islands

Arure Waterfall

Waterfall in Barranco de Arure

Small Waterfall

Large Waterfall

Colorful Waterfall

Ruiz Gorge Trail

Waterfall in Barranco de Las Angustias

Barranco del Infierno Trailhead

Barranco de Afur

Waterfall Trail in Barranco de Agua, La Palma

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Most popular routes in the Canary Islands

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