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Marika Abbà and Islas Canarias went for a hike
April 18, 2026
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Marika Abbà and Islas Canarias went for a hike
April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026
Today's hike starts from Cruz de Tejeda with a steep climb that immediately wakes the legs from their slumber. Unlike yesterday, the sky is veiled, but in the haze, Roque Nublo can be recognized in the distance.
The forest road leads me into a beautiful pine forest, which emanates a balsamic scent. The
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Marika Abbà and Islas Canarias went for a hike
April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026
Today's hike takes me along two important routes: the Ruta de la Plata and the Camino de Santiago, which cuts the island in half. The first thing I see is the trail marker with the yellow shell on a blue background.
I start early from Cruz de Tejeda. The sun illuminates the surrounding peaks with a soft
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Marika Abbà and Islas Canarias went for a hike
April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026
The sun's rays timidly illuminate the rock faces, the world still seems asleep, yet I am already ready with my backpack on.
I head onto the trail for the Barranco de Las Peñitas, which runs along imposing walls of igneous rock.
Being alone, I am fortunate to observe a pair of chamois, ducks with orange
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Marika Abbà and Islas Canarias went for a hike
April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026
From Lajares, where I did the Calderón Hondo loop, I move to the center of La Oliva. From here I head straight for Montaña de la Arena, which overlooks the inhabited center.
Leaving the houses behind, I enter another protected area and climb to the summit of the volcano following a zig-zag path. Among
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Marika Abbà and Islas Canarias went for a hike
April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026
When the alarm rings, outside the window a storm of wind and rain is raging, so I set off very calmly, hoping the weather will change in my favor. The wind does not subside, but, observing carefully, the rain-laden clouds are moving south and I am heading north.
I park the car, and the first thing that
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April 18, 2026
Today's hike begins upstream of the characteristic village of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, better known as Tunte. I cover the first stretch on asphalt, then I turn onto a side road that runs along several farms. It's all barking dogs, and I, who am very scared, am reassured by a lady who tells me they
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