Hiking · SPAIN
Good guided day hikes in Spain fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of Montanejos from Valencia: a guided mountain hike, the Chorro water jet, and a swim in 23°C natural pools.
“The views were incredible and was a nice hike with natural pools. Guide would walk off from stopping points without announcing leaving half the group behind whilst looking at views.”
Review of Caminito del Rey guided hike in Andalusia, with cliff paths, gorge views, safety tips, guide quality, price, and practical advice.
“The guide was great and made it interesting. I would highly recommend especially if it’s a sunny day and not too hot.”
Hike La Palma’s Tajogaite Volcano with a German-speaking guide, crater views, volcanic ash trails, and dramatic Cumbre Vieja scenery.
“Die Informationen von Lucy in perfektem D und Sp waren sehr umfassend. Man spürte ihr Engagement für die Sache und sie machte uns verständlich, dass der Ausbruch eines Vulkans nicht nur negativo Seiten hat. Von der technischen Seite her müsste man vielleicht deutlicher darauf hinweisen, dass die Tour wegen des Höhenunterschiedes für ü70jährige gute Kondition voraussetzt. Bei uns dauerte die Tour bei rassigem Tempo auf und ab mehr als 5 Stunden, zum Teil auch auf tiefer loser Asche, Ältere Jahrgänge hatten z.T. echt Mühe.”
Review of Tenerife’s Masca Ravine hike and boat ride, with route details, guide quality, difficulty, transport, price value, and practical tips.
“Great day walking the ravine. Guide was very knowledgeable. Would recommend.”
Explore Tenerife’s Anaga laurel forest on a gentle three-hour guided hike with local nature stories, practical tips, and strong value at $23.
“We did this trip in early December. It’s a beautiful trail with lots of plants and rock formations. We were lucky with the weather (with only a little rain at the very end). Anaga is very humid and some sections of the trail are slippery, so good trekking shoes, waterproof jacket and poles are highly recommended. There is some gentle ascent, so be prepared for a nice cardio workout, too. Our guide Adrian (fluent in English and French) was very helpful and provided a lot of interesting information about the park, its ecosystems and history. We are grateful and happy we booked this trip. Thanks”
Hike La Palma’s Caldera de Taburiente with pine forests, streams, ravines, and the colorful Waterfall of Colors for $49.
“I had a beautiful day @ the Caldera. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!”
Hike Gran Canaria’s central peaks, pine forests, Roque Nublo views, and Pico de Teide panoramas, with pickup and local lunch included.
“Plenty of information about the hike and good knowledge of the area.. Definitely a tour company to be trusted and recommended.”
Explore Ibiza’s remote coves and viewpoints on a private guided hike with local experts, sunset options, photography help, and snorkeling gear.
“What an amazing hike! The trail was challenging and beautiful and led us down to a picturesque and deserted cove. Our guide, Donovan, was very friendly and ensured we had a brilliant morning - we will definitely book again, one of the highlights of our trip!”
Hike Tenerife’s Masca Gorge with a certified guide, then ride by boat beneath Los Gigantes cliffs on this organized seven-hour adventure.
“Marie was an exceptional guide, always explaining things and communicating clearly. I’ve learned a lot about the plant life and geological phenomena in Masca gorge on this trip. Marie didn’t hurry anyone, but was setting a good pace, since there were other people scheduled after our own group. Accordingly, we didn’t see many people on the hike, which added to the atmosphere. Lots of time for taking pictures. Since it is now mandatory to use public busses, you’re dependent on them arriving on time, but that’s no fault of the agency. We’ve seen an amazing natural scenery and it was well worth our time.”
Review of the Masca Gorge guided hike in Tenerife, with route details, fitness advice, guide quality, boat return, cost, and booking tips.
“our guide Alex explained the history of Masca and the Canaria Islands as well as the geological features”
Review of Gran Canaria’s small-group hiking tour, with mountain routes, local food, hotel pickup, guide Maciej, and practical booking tips.
“Maciej is the perfect guide. He leads you safely around and willingly shares his knowledge. I can only recommend this hike trip and the trip "Peaks of Gran Canaria" which I also participated in.”
Review of the Montanejos day tour from Valencia, with thermal springs, a guided mountain hike, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Wat een deceptie…. De gidsen mogen zich geen gids noemen. Ze liepen voorop maar vertelden niets. Toen we er naar vroegen, gaven ze aan dat er niets te vertellen was, maar dat we vooral van de omgeving moesten genieten. We kregen daar echter nauwelijks tijd voor omdat we vooral door moesten lopen, ook op de mooie fotoplekken. Ze hielden tijdens de wandeling niet in de gaten of alle deelnemers wel meegingen, pas nadat we er wat van hadden gezegd, ging een van de gidsen achteraan lopen. Tijdens de pauzes waren ze druk met hun telefoon. Prijs-kwaliteit verhouding was waardeloos. Feitelijk hebben we €48 pp voor het busvervoer betaald, want de…”
Review of Tenerife’s small-group Anaga hike, with laurel forest trails, Cruz del Carmen, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Angel our guide was informative and amusing. The secret path in a part of the forest we would not go into”
Review of the El Torcal hike from Málaga, with fossils, dramatic rock formations, a small group, guide details, transport tips, and value advice.
“Justine was a great guide. The tour was well planned and very informativne. We have enjoyed every second of it. Highly recommended.”
Review of Tenerife’s Mount Teide summit hike, with sunrise views, small groups, fitness demands, cable car details, gear, and practical tips.
“Einzigartiges Erlebnis mit super Guide! Kann es wärmstens weiterempfehlen!”
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