Hiking Teneguia Volcano

Teneguía Tour: The Small Route of the Volcanoes

If you’re looking for a short but thrilling hiking adventure, packed with volcanic landscapes, history, and breathtaking views, the Teneguía Tour—also known as the small Route of the Volcanoes—is the perfect choice. Following a section of the famous GR 131 trail, this route condenses into just a few hours everything that makes La Palma so unique: volcanoes, lava flows, vineyards, and sweeping ocean panoramas.

Our journey begins at the legendary San Antonio Volcano, an almost perfectly shaped cone whose last eruption dates back to 1677. From here, the adventure takes off, surrounded by landscapes where nature’s raw power blends with local tradition. It’s no wonder that this iconic volcano also features in our bus excursion The Colors of the South.

Step by step, the path unfolds with surprises. We walk through vineyards rooted in volcanic ash, where vines stretch across black lava slopes, soaking up the warm western sun. Here it becomes clear how deeply wine and volcanoes are interwoven into the culture and daily life of Fuencaliente.

Soon we approach the striking Roque Teneguía, a unique rock formation that stands out in this terrain, hiding fascinating stories and echoes of ancient cultures. From this point, the views over the west coast of the island are simply unbeatable: solidified lava rivers tumbling down to the sea, fertile banana plantations scattered across the landscape, and the Atlantic Ocean shimmering endlessly on the horizon.

The trail then leads us toward one of La Palma’s most significant natural monuments: the Teneguía Volcano, whose dramatic eruption in 1971 forever reshaped this part of the island. As we draw closer to its crater, the ground beneath our feet shifts in texture and color—transitioning from San Antonio’s deep blacks to Teneguía’s warm reddish tones. Standing at the crater’s edge, stories of the eruption come alive, reminding us of the island’s ever-present volcanic force.

Following the volcanic flow, the trail gradually descends toward the island’s southern tip. Here, the sea opens up in all its grandeur, and soon the silhouettes of the Fuencaliente Lighthouses come into view—silent guardians of time, standing proudly beside the island’s last working salt pans. Among shimmering salt pools, with the rhythm of the ocean in the background, our unforgettable journey reaches its finale.

The Teneguía Tour is not just a hike: it’s a journey through La Palma’s geological and cultural soul—a trail where every step tells a story, and every landscape inspires wonder.