Hike into the Antequera Canyon
A genuine alternative to the Masca hike: this pirate bay can be hiked every day with complete flexibility!
This hike to Antequera Bay is a real insider tip in the Anaga Mountains: small groups, hiking to a natural sandy bay with a swim in the Atlantic with pick up by a water taxi (zodiac) to Teresitas Beach.
This hike can also be booked as a private tour at any time for an additional fee.
Antequera – a hidden canyon in the Anaga Mountains
NEW! The hike into the Antequera Canyon is our genuine alternative to the famous Masca Canyon. It is bookable daily, with no entrance tickets needed and amazing untouched nature waiting to be discovered. It is really is a real insider tip in the Anaga Mountains!
After the pick up in the south of Tenerife, the tour continues by car to the north-east of the island via Santa Cruz to the famous Anaga Mountains. The hike starts in Igueste de San Andrés and it is very important that you wear ankle-high hiking boots for this descent into the canyon!
The old goat path winds its way up the mountain through a side valley between green terraces and plantations. It is said that the best mangoes on the island grow here! Igueste de San Andrés is famous for its humid and warm climate. The Anaga Mountains, with their characteristic trade winds, provide plenty of water and thus you find fertile fields and plantations here. In the upper part, cactus and succulents line the hiking trail. Once you reach the ridge, you have a great view back to the sea and the rugged coastline all the way to Santa Cruz. At this point, the steep climb is over, and a cooling breeze cools you down for the descent!
The trail is partly narrow and stony, leading over basalt rocks with ledges. Down in the bay, there is time for a swim in the Atlantic before continueing with a water taxi (zodiac) back to the Teresitas beach. This tour is not recommended for guests with pronounced vertigo.
It is no coincidence that the stories about the pirate Bay of Antequera are still toll to this day; this tour is unique in all of Tenerife!
We guarantee a small group with a maximum of 8 hikers. The water taxi also has a maximum of only 12 seats!
THE PIRATE BAY ANTEQUERA
This hike only takes place on demand.
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Route of the hike
This hike starts with a steep climb in a side valley of Igueste de San Andrés towards a ridge. Once at the top, it descends again, mainly on an old goat path, into the Antequera Bay. Some of the paths are narrow and rocky, leading over basalt rocks with ledges. Down in the bay, there is time for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean before taking the water taxi (zodiac) back to Teresitas Beach. This tour is not recommended for guests with a pronounced vertigo!
Details of the tour
Transfer from start to end of the tour. All our hikes are organized with a tour guide in your language, who can inform you about Tenerife`s insights, flora und fauna and much more. We only work together with locals who live for many years or their whole life on the island.
Prices (for a group of minimum 6 participants):
This hike takes place only o demand with a small group of minimum 6 people. The tour price is 95,- € per person. We do not recommend this hike for children under 8 years.
Guide and Transfer
English speaking tour guide, transfer from/to your hotel in the south of Tenerife (Los Cristianos, Las Americas, Costa Adeje) or meeting point in San Andrés if you come by rental car.
Details of the hike
Total duration including transfer from the south: approx. 7.5 hours.
Pure hiking time descent into the Antequera Bay: approx. 4 hours.
Hiking distance: approx. 6 km
Elevation: ↑400 ↓ 500
Swimming stop in Antequera Bay (swimwear must be carried in your backpack!)
Technique and Condition
This moderately difficult hike requires sure-footedness and a good fitness level. The hike begins with a steep climb of 400 meters. This is followed by a 500-meter descent to Antequera Bay. There is very little shade on this tour, especially in summer!
Technical difficulty: moderate
Required fitness level: good – very good
Equipment
Good hiking shoes (ankle-high hiking boots are essential). Hiking poles can be rented on site (€1).
Weatherproof clothing, wind and sun protection, and swimwear!
Bring a picnic and plenty of water or other fluids!
Drinking water
Other belongings
Accident insurance for all participants is included in the price.
We also recommend bringing a small backpack.
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