Descent 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..
Antequera – a hidden canyon in the Anaga Mountains
NEU! The hike into the Antequera Canyon is our genuine alternative to the famous Masca Canyon: bookable every day, no entrance tickets, untouched nature and an still a real insider tip in the Anaga Mountains!
After the pick up in the south of Tenerife, the tour continues to the north-east of the island via Santa Cruz to the famous Anaga Mountains. The hikes starts in Igueste de San Andrés. It is very important that you wear ankle-high hiking boots for this decent 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 trade winds provide plenty of water and thus you find fertile fields and plantations. 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. The steep climb is over, and a cooling breeze feels good!
Now we are heading down into the Antequera Canyon. In winter time, there is lush vegetation with a small stream. In the summer months, it tends to dry up. The walls rise higher and higher on the right and left, and you can experience how wild and unspoilt the Antequera Canyon in the Anaga Mountains is. Apart from a few wild goats, you won’t encounter any other groups here.. It’s wonderful that places like this still exist in Tenerife! And then…the sea and beack come into sight!
The Bay of Antequera boasts a huge natural (black) sandy beach. If you want to cool off and swim in the Atlantic Ocean, let’s go!
The highlight and conclusion of the hike in the Antequera Gorge is the return trip by water taxi. From a small pier in the bay, the rubber dinghy travels along the spectacular coastline to Teresitas Beach. On this trip, you will see how the sea has eroded large lava caves out of the cliffs. Wild rock formations and vibrant colours, combined with the green and white Atlantic Ocean, offer magnificent photo opportunities.
It is not without reason that stories of the pirate bay of Antequera are still told today; this tour is unique in Tenerife!
We guarantee a small group with a maximum of 8 hikers.. The water taxi also only has a maximum of 12 seats!
THE PIRATE BAY ANTEQUERA
The hike takes place on demand.
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Route of the hike
The hike starts with a steep climb in a side valley of Igueste de San Andrés towards the ridge. Once at the top, it descends again, mainly on an old goat path, into the Antequera Canyon. 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 continuing with thwater taxi (zodiac) back to the Teresitas beach. This tour is not recommended for guests with a pronounced fear of heights.
Deatails 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 and fauna and much more. We only work together with qualified guides who have lived on the island for many years or people who are locals from the island.
Price (for a small group of minimum 6 persons):
This hike takes place on demand and can be booked flexible every day of the week. The tour costs 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 at 10:00 Uhr in San Andrés/Teresitas Beach.
Details of the hike
Total duration of the day with transfer from the south: aprox. 7,5 h.
Duration of the hike into the the Antequera Canyon approx. 4 h.
6 km distance
↑400 ↓ 500 high meters
a stop for a swim in the ocean is planned. Therefore you have to carry your swim suit in your rucksack!
optional stop at Teersitas Beach in San Andrés
Technique and Condition
For passionated hikers with a good condition and some mountain experience.This hike begins with a steep climb of 400 metres. Afterwards it descends another 500 metres through the canyon to Antequera Bay. There is hardly any shade on this tour, especially in summer!
Tequnique: middle to difficult
Condition: good to very good
Equipment
Hiking shoes or boots are absolutely necessary! Hiking sticks can also be hired (1,- € per stick).
Weather, sun and wind protection and your swim suit!
Please do not forget your lunch package and a lot of water!
Drinking water
Please bring at least 2l per person for this hike.
Other belongings
Accident insurance for all participants is included in the tour price.
We recommend a medium size backpack.
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