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Malpaís de Güímar

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Malpaís de Güímar

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Malpaís de Güímar

Recommended by 536 hikers out of 545

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Please check local regulations for: Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

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    Location: Güímar, Sur De Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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    1. Malpais de Guimar - circular from El Puertito de Guimar

    6.76km

    01:52

    110m

    110m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Malpaís de Güímar – Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast loop from Puertito de Güímar

    10.2km

    02:48

    160m

    160m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Punta de Güímar Volcanic Coast – Malpaís de Güímar loop from Puertito de Güímar

    10.1km

    02:44

    140m

    140m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 13, 2018

    The Spanish word Malpaís means "wasteland" in German, but that doesn't really matter. A Malpaís is a special, volcanic landscape: here you can still clearly see the original lava flows and an incredible number of pioneer plants grow between the rocks.

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      February 29, 2024

      This small circular hike starts and ends on the coast in Puertito de Güímar. It goes through a beautiful coastal landscape with views of volcanoes, lava fields, mountains and the Atlantic - the path is about 80% gravel/rock, the rest sand.

      There is only a small elevation gain on this hike and the paths are well laid out. So it really is a hike for everyone.
      Malpaís de Güímar has been a special nature reserve since 1987. There are many underground lava tubes here. The Malpaís is of great ecological importance because the mild climate in this volcanic landscape and the coastal region means you can admire many endemic plant species there: various types of spurge, lettuce, broom and sea lavender as well as numerous types of lichen.

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        March 4, 2024

        Great area with some information boards explaining the origins and life in the past.
        There is no shade, so make sure you have sun protection!

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          March 12, 2024

          The reserve is dominated by plant species adapted to dry conditions, high salinity, sun and strong winds. It is said to be the best preserved succulent bush area on the island.
          The Canary Islands spurge is truly impressive.

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            about 19 hours ago

            A beautiful trail, away from the main tourist crowds.

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              Distance 694 m

              Uphill 50 m

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              Location: Güímar, Sur De Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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