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Trip: Canary Islands 2022
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221122_173507-1038x576.jpg "Acantilados de Los Gigantes")
A second (work) week in Los Gigantes
My second week of teleworking from Los Gigantes was basically very similar to the first one. The main difference is that it was shorter: I am already flying home today (ie. on Thursday). Other than that, I spent my free time again with swimming and watching the sunset. Continue reading A second (work) week in Los Gigantes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221120_095419-1038x576.jpg "Barranco del Infierno")
Walking through hell
As hiking around Los Gigantes is not that easy (as already explained in the last blog entry), I took the bus towards the South today. I decided to explore a very popular canyon: Barranco del Infierno. Continue reading Walking through hell
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221119_100341-1038x576.jpg "Tamaimo")
Hiking above Los Gigantes
As I am spending some time working in Los Gigantes, I also wanted to go hiking in the area. However, this turned out to be not that easy, as a lot of hiking trails are closed due to the danger of rockfalls – which is maybe not too surprising if you consider the steep Los Gigantes cliffs. Still, I finally managed to find a nice, albeit rather short hike from Tamaimo down to Los Gigantes. Continue reading Hiking above Los Gigantes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221118_140858-1038x576.jpg "Acantilados de Los Gigantes")
A (work) week in Los Gigantes
After my vaction, it is time for teleworking again. This time, I am based in Los Gigantes on the (South) West coast of Tenerife. Compared to my first work week in Gran Canaria, I may have explored the area a bit less, and concentrated more on swimming in the sea – but that is nothing to complain about, especially in mid-November. Continue reading A (work) week in Los Gigantes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221113_100125-1038x576.jpg "Masca")
Ending my vacation at a leisurely pace
My last vacation day was a rather relaxing one: I only had 24 kilometres to drive – and that is all I did. However, I took the opportunity to stop at the village of Masca on the way. Continue reading Ending my vacation at a leisurely pace
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221112_120044-1038x576.jpg "Los Carrizales valley")
Staying in Los Carrizales valley
For the past two days, I have already been looking over Los Carrizales valley from the terrace of my apartment. So, it was only fitting to explore this valley on foot today. For that, I opted to hike the Abache trail to Roque de Abache. Continue reading Staying in Los Carrizales valley
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221111_105732-1038x576.jpg "Cumbres de Baracán and El Palmar valley")
At 1000 meters on the Teno plateau
Originally, I wanted to have a relaxing day today. However, just after 9 a.m., as the sun was cresting the hills (and peaking through the clouds), I got antsy again. So, I went on the hike that I had originally planned for the next day. In the end, I was very happy that I did, because it was a gorgeous hike – and who knows how the weather will be on the next day? Continue reading At 1000 meters on the Teno plateau
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221110_132701-1038x576.jpg "Teno mountains")
More risco, more fun!
After having enjoyed a relaxing day on the day before, it was time for another hike. Today, I explored yet another quite popular hiking destination in Tenerife: the Teno mountains. Continue reading More risco, more fun!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221108_105251-1038x576.jpg "Rock formation en route to Paisaje Lunar")
Side trip to the moon?
Today, I decided not to drive anywhere for hiking. Instead, I started my hike directly on my doorstep again: In just two hours, you can hike from Vilaflor (almost) to the moon – or more precisely, to a “lunar landscape”: the Paisaje Lunar. Continue reading Side trip to the moon?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221107_114407-1038x576.jpg "Cañadas del Teide from Guajara summit")
1000 metres below Teide
Today, I drove up to the Teide plateau one more time. I did not fancy the ascent to Teide itself, though (both due to its high elevation, and the humungous elevation gain). Instead, I opted to climb up to the summit of Guajara (which is almost exactly 1000 metres lower than Teide). From there, one has also very good views of the surrounding landscape – including Teide itself, of course. Continue reading 1000 metres below Teide
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221106_103025-1038x576.jpg "Teide")
Above the clouds
Today, I finally said farewell to the Anaga mountains– probably not a day too early: Since the afternoon on the day before, it had been raining on and off. For quite a while, it looked as if the rain would also follow me to my next destination. Luckily, however, I finally found myself above the clouds: at the foot of Teide volcano. Continue reading Above the clouds
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221105_094444-1038x576.jpg "Taganana")
Taganana in Anaga
As the weather was supposed to be quite changable today (and I felt more like having another lazy afternoon), I decided against a bigger excursion today. Instead, I went hiking in the hills around my Taganana. This meant that I was already familiar with (some of) the views. Still, it was a nice hike. Continue reading Taganana in Anaga
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221104_103547-1038x576.jpg "Anaga North coast")
Wild Anaga North coast
Today, I (presumably) reached the easternmost point of my Anaga excursions: I hiked from the village of Benijo to the hamlet of El Draguillo. Continue reading Wild Anaga North coast
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221103_120857-1038x576.jpg "Playa del Tamadite")
Lots of bends to the sea
Slowly, I am working my way East in the Anaga mountains: Already on the day before, I had a view of Afur from Taborno. Today, I drove to the former village, and hiked from there to Playa del Tamadite. Continue reading Lots of bends to the sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221102_120646-1038x576.jpg "Roque de Taborno")
From the English peak to Tenerife’s Matterhorn
Today, I opted for a bit shorter hike: First, I descended from Pico del Inglés to Taborno. From there, I circled around Roque de Taborno. Continue reading From the English peak to Tenerife’s Matterhorn
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20221101_113204-1038x576.jpg "View near Chinamada")
From mountain to sea
I want to dedicate the next few days of my holidays to the Anaga mountains in the North East of the island of Tenerife. In other to get an idea of the different altitude levels of this nature park, I decided to start with a hike from the view point Cruz del Carmen (at almost 1000 metres above sea level) to Punta del Hidalgo (at the coast). Continue reading From mountain to sea
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221031_153832-1038x576.jpg "Iglesia de San Agustín")
New week, new island
At the start of my second (full) week of holidays on the Canary Islands, I took the ferry to the next island: Tenerife. I will spend the rest of my holidays there – even though the title might indicate that I will be switching islands weekly now. However, Tenerife is larger than Gran Canaria. So, I will (hopefully) not be bored. Continue reading New week, new island
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221030_091450-1038x576.jpg "West coast North of Punta Gorda")
Wild coast, ancient culture
Today, I wanted to visit the town of Gáldar. As the Cueva Pintada, a museum about the pre-hispanic Indigenous inhabitants of the island, only opened at 11 a.m., I also had time for a bit of exploration of the wild West coast to the North of Puerto de las Nieves. Continue reading Wild coast, ancient culture
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221029_121558-1038x576.jpg "Valle de Agaete")
Valley of Wine and Coffee
I was looking forward to today’s hike since I read about it in some blog. The blog authors were praising it highly, so that I had really high expectations. Luckily, the trail did live up to its reputation. So, I had a great (half) day in the Valley of Agaete. Continue reading Valley of Wine and Coffee
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221028_121350-1038x576.jpg "West coast at La Aldea")
The West coast of Gran Canaria
On my last day with a rental car in Gran Canaria, I (once again) explored some windy mountain roads – this time the road connecting the South coast with the West coast of the island. Continue reading The West coast of Gran Canaria
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221027_103401-1038x576.jpg "Maspalomas Dunes")
Gran Canaria is in Africa!
Today, I said farewell to Gran Canaria’s interior, and returned to the coast. I hiked trough the sand dunes of Maspalomas, which given a certain desert vibe – if it was not for the large number of tourists, that is. Continue reading Gran Canaria is in Africa!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221026_104851-1038x576.jpg "Plateau of Acusa")
Up to the high view!
Today, I drove a bit further to hike up to Altavista mountain. Already along the hike, I had good views of the plateau of Acusa. So, I checked out this area (with is cave dwellings) as well. Continue reading Up to the high view!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221025_131757-1038x576.jpg "Caldera de Tejeda")
Caldera de Tejeda the Third
In close proximity to my apartment, there are just so many nice hikes. Therefore, I decided not to spend too much time driving around to explore some area further away. Instead, I did another hike at the edge of the Caldera de Tejeda today. Continue reading Caldera de Tejeda the Third
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221024_134813-1038x576.jpg "Caldera de Tejeda")
Hiking above the Caldera de Tejeda
Today, I wanted to see more of the Caldera de Tejeda – and from higher up. So, I drove to Cruz de Tejeda, some 450 meters of altitude higher than the town of Tejeda itself. From there, I went on a nice circular hike along the ridge line, and down into La Culata. Continue reading Hiking above the Caldera de Tejeda
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221023_123236-1038x576.jpg "Caldera de Tejeda")
Hiking in the Caldera de Tejeda
I am currently staying in Tejeda, in the centre of Gran Canaria. This area is well-known for its gorgeous hikes, as I could experience today myself – even though I ended up on a different trail than I originally intended to take (due to a trail closure). Continue reading Hiking in the Caldera de Tejeda
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221022_134204-1038x576.jpg "North Eastern Gran Canaria")
Into the mountains of Gran Canaria!
Today is my first “true” vacation day, and I said farewell to Las Palmas. After picking up my rental car, I made my way into the island’s interior, where I will spend the next few days. Mostly, I am planning to go hiking – because this area of Gran Canaria has lots to offer in this regard! Continue reading Into the mountains of Gran Canaria!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_173946-1038x576.jpg "Las Canteras")
A (work) week in Las Palmas
I spent the last five days teleworking from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. However, I also enjoyed my free time in the (late) afternoons. Continue reading A (work) week in Las Palmas
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221016_113456-1038x576.jpg "Teror")
Empty Arucas, crowded Teror
Also today, I was drawn to places outside the city. I will spend the next week in Las Palmas anyway – mostly working, but hopefully I will also find some time for short explorations within the city. So, I decided to visit two nice towns a bit further away today: Arucas and Teror. Continue reading Empty Arucas, crowded Teror
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221015_125618-1038x576.jpg "Caldera of Bandama")
Caldera from below and above
Today in the morning, I had something close to beach weather for the first time: No winds, and (almost) clear skies. Therefore, I decided to go hiking. Continue reading Caldera from below and above
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221014_152722-1038x576.jpg "Las Canteras")
Kick-off to a Workation on the Canary Islands
I am trying something new: I am combining work with vacation. So, I am spending the next six weeks on the Canary Islands – a bit over half of that on vacation, and the remainder working remotely. Continue reading Kick-off to a Workation on the Canary Islands