Tamaimo: Hiking between Teno and the coast

Tamaimo lies at an altitude of 400 to 600 metres in a large valley ravine between the Teno Massif and the coast of Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes. For travel planning, this location offers two clear geographical reference points: the massif and the coast. It also has hiking trails in several directions, as well as the history of the Parish of Santa Ana and the town’s Fiestas Mayores.

Hiking and trails around Tamaimo

Hiking trails lead from Tamaimo towards the Teno Massif, including to Barranco Seco, Risco Blanco and the cliffs. Various trails also connect the town with Santiago del Teide, Arguayo and El Molledo; Tamaimo is both a starting point and a destination. The PR-TF 65 hiking trail also leads to Tamaimo. A circular hiking trail also starts and ends in the town.

Another seasonal highlight is the Ruta de los Almendros en Flor, which passes through the surroundings of Arguayo and Tamaimo. It is considered particularly appealing between January and March; peak bloom can vary from year to year. If you would like to combine a hike with a seasonal landscape theme during your trip, this period is a useful guide. The trails towards the Teno Massif offer a different experience from the seasonal almond blossom route.

Historic trails and traces in the landscape

One trail partly follows the old Camino Real. In the past, people used this route to trade fish for potatoes, almonds, figs and other essential staple foods. This historical connection also makes the trail an insight into the former exchange between the towns and the coast.

The remains of the former Fuentes de Navarro lie along the last section of one trail; people once visited them to collect water. A traditional hiking trail also led to the cultivated terraces on Montaña Guama. Its gentle slopes, facing the sea, were used to grow cereals and legumes. These traces tell the story of former routes and how the land was used.

Santa Ana and the Fiestas Mayores

The history of the Parish of Santa Ana dates back to 15 September 1568. On that day, Alonso González and Beatriz Báez expressed their wish to build a chapel dedicated to Santa Ana there. The first mass in the parish was celebrated on 21 September 1715. The Parish of Santa Ana is in the centre of Tamaimo and is easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the town.

The Fiestas Mayores in honour of the patron saint Santa Ana take place in late July and early August, usually from 25 July to 3 August; the exact dates may vary from year to year. The usual programme includes flower-filled dawn serenades, masses and processions, dances with live music, popular sporting events such as cross-country races or swimming competitions, folklore galas and Canarian music festivals. Community meals and activities for children are also part of the programme. If you are considering a stay during this period, you can check the dates before planning your trip.

Getting there and planning your trip

Tamaimo can be reached by car from Santiago del Teide via the TF-82, formerly the C-820. When looking for a hotel for a trip to Tamaimo, you can first choose your focus based on the available themes: hiking trails and seasonal scenery, or the history of the Parish of Santa Ana and the festival days. This lets you assess Tamaimo as a destination based on specific information about the town and its hiking trails.

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