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Camino Viejo Candelaria (Llano del Moro – Igueste de Candelaria)

Barranco Hondo - Igueste de Candelaria

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Route partially closed - Works

Tramo cerrado temporalmente por trabajos de mejora. | Section temporarily closed for improvement works. | Abschnitt vorübergehend wegen Verbesserungsarbeiten gesperrt.

Difficulty: Medium

Description

This trail is part of the pilgrimage route associated with the Virgin of Candelaria, a path rich in tradition, culture, and spirituality that has connected San Cristóbal de La Laguna with the sanctuary in the Marian town of Candelaria since the 16th century.

This section of the route begins at Plaza de Gabriel Cruz in Llano del Moro, in the municipality of El Rosario, and heads southeast along the Camino del Convento.

Along the way, the trail passes through Machado and reaches the Church of San José in the village of Barranco Hondo. From there, it continues toward the Barranco de Siete Fuentes and arrives at the Igueste Viewpoint (Mirador de Igueste), from where it descends to the final point of the route in Igueste de Candelaria.

This stretch of the trail immerses you in a landscape full of history, offering spectacular views of the Güímar Valley and, on clear days, even much of the southern part of the island. It is the perfect route if you're looking to combine nature, tradition, and heritage in a single experience.

Tips

  • Always stay on the marked trail and do not enter private property, hunting grounds, water galleries, wells or caves.
  • Pay special attention when crossing or walking along trails used by bicycles, horses or motor vehicles and when walking in ravines with water courses.
  • Avoid direct encounters with potentially dangerous animals, such as livestock, beehives, and dogs. 
  • Proceed with caution and watch for obstacles, loose rocks, uneven terrain or steep slopes to avoid accidents and falls.
  • Check out our guide to hiking in Tenerife and, if necessary, contact the emergency services by calling 112.
Recommendations and tips

Guides

No data available

Permits

  • [TEMPORARY MEASURE] Free access without authorisation or reservation for natural or legal entities of a public or private nature, both non-profit (town councils, schools, associations, clubs, etc.) and for-profit (active tourism companies), until 31 December 2026 as established in the Resolution.
  • Free access for all other visitors, no reservation required.
  • Email for enquiries - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
More information

Technical information sheet

Route information

Walking route

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Linear

10,44 km

3 h 45 m *

  • Altitude gain:405,22 m

  • Altitude loss:719,12 m

  • Maximum altitude:627,96 m

  • Minimum altitude:272,13 m

Signage

White panels with the symbol of the Camino de Candelaria, trail number and information on directions, links and distances.

Signage

Route map and profile

Elevation profile

Difficulty

Medium *MIDE safe mountain criteria

  • Maximum altitude:627,96 m

  • Minimum altitude:272,13 m

Connections with other routes

How to get to route start point

Plaza de Gabriel Cruz, Carretera La Esperanza a Llano del Moro (TF-272) with Camino del Convento, Llano del Moro, El Rosario.

Bus number 260 and 939, Llano del Moro bus stop code 1841. TITSA

Very limited parking spaces in the town center.

How to get to route end point

Parroquia de la Santísima Trinidad, Plaza de la Trinidad, Igueste de Candelaria.

No public transport in the area.

Parking spaces available in the village.

Municipalities passed through

  • Candelaria
  • El Rosario
  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Weather

Today, friday, in El Rosario


Clouds
Wind

22 km/h

Temperature

15ºC Maximum

14ºC Minimum

Rain

0%

3 day forecast

friday

19ºC Maximum

13ºC Minimum

saturday

20ºC Maximum

17ºC Minimum

sunday

18ºC Maximum

15ºC Minimum