View of Garachico – Faro de Buenavista del Norte loop from Camino El Risco

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View of Garachico – Faro de Buenavista del Norte loop from Camino El Risco

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View of Garachico – Faro de Buenavista del Norte loop from Camino El Risco

02:18

32.3km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.1 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.50 km

Historic Center of Buenavista del Norte

Highlight • Historical Site

a pretty, quiet village with a historic center

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7.63 km

Right by the Water on a Gravel Bike

Highlight • Trail

For this route along the sea you will need a gravel or mountain bike.

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8.69 km

Charco

Peak

15.3 km

View of Garachico

Highlight • Viewpoint

Then and now

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16.1 km

Tobacco manufacturer

Highlight • Structure

A beautiful little shop

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16.1 km

San Miguel Castle (Garachico)

Highlight • Castle

The Castillo de San Miguel is a former fortress of Garachico and is located directly above the natural pools of El Caletón. It was built in 1575 and destroyed by …

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16.7 km

Playa del Muelle Viejo de Garachico

Highlight • Beach

In summer and in good weather it is a delight, with bars and restaurants nearby in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere that invites you to enjoy

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23.0 km

Coastal Dirt Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A wonderful dirt road right along the sea shore, passing various natural pools. Rough gravel, so plump tires are recommended.

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26.3 km

Faro de Buenavista del Norte

Highlight • Monument

Lighthouse built in the 1990s - unfortunately not accessible.

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

5.34 km

4.98 km

4.87 km

1.85 km

583 m

218 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

6.65 km

4.73 km

317 m

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

24°C

19°C

7 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

December 17, 2024,🇪🇸 Teneriffa Buenavista - Los Silos - Garachico

We actually wanted to go to Punta de Teno, but access has been closed to hikers and bikers for two weeks. Reason unknown. Then we head north towards Garachico. From Buenavista del Norte we go through banana plantations down to the futuristic Faro La Laja. From there a gravel trail, which you could definitely describe as flowy, leads to Los …

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