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Malpaís de Güímar

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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

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

Intermediate 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

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

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Tips

Sebastian Kowalke

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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Sandra

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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RanasTweets

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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Distance 694 m

Uphill 50 m

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

Malpaís de Güímar

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

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

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

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