Description
A steep uphill route that links Igueste de San Andrés with the curious electric semaphore tower (El Semáforo).
This trail begins next to Las Casas de Abajo, at the end of the Igueste de San Andrés main road.
Much of the route is carved into the rock and offers excellent views of the village of Igueste de San Andrés and the coast. If you look carefully, you can even see the docks of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the distance from a few points along the way.
After the last flat section, you will come to the semaphore tower, an abandoned building that used a system of flags and coloured lights to signal the arrival of ships to the port of Santa Cruz from the north.
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.
