Turismo Granadilla

The first of the routes takes us along the coast, alternating between natural and urban footpaths along the coastline north of El Médano. We will walk alongside the beaches of El Cabezo and La Jaquita, where you can still see the machine gun nests that were installed during World War II.

For a large part of the walk we will probably be able to enjoy the presence of migratory and nesting birds such as plovers, gulls, egrets and sandpipers. Along this shoreline these birds share the space with people sunbathing and strolling along the beach, as well as with people doing windsurf and kitesurf.

The coastal stretch of the walk ends at the delightful beach of La Pelada, at the base of the mountain. The path then turns inland, next to a ravine, as we skirt the mountain on its west side. Once we have passed the photovoltaic power station, or solar park, we begin our ascent of Montaña Pelada.

On finishing our ascent we will be able to appreciate the size of the volcano that created this mountain, which has an enormous crater inside. The vegetation growing here is typical of the coastal zones of the island and the predominant species are the sweet tabaiba and other species adapted to the dry air and the occasionally sandy soil in this area, and the proximity of the sea.

The return journey follows the same route, so why not make the most of it, weather permitting, and have a rest and a swim on one of the beaches you will walk by.