Barranco del Infierno Trail
A dramatic 8 km round-trip gorge walk cutting through ancient volcanic rock ends at a 200-metre waterfall — the tallest on Tenerife. The contrast of rust-red cliffs, dripping ferns and ice-cold plunge pool is genuinely jaw-dropping for a resort island.
The Walk Itself
The trail starts at the top of Adeje town and follows a dry riverbed that gradually narrows into sheer basalt walls draped with Canarian willow and tabaiba spurge. Underfoot the path is well-maintained gravel and boardwalk, making it accessible for anyone with reasonable fitness and closed-toe shoes.
As you push deeper into the barranco the temperature drops noticeably and the sound of trickling water grows until the 80-metre-wide waterfall reveals itself at the canyon's end. Most hikers spend 20-30 minutes at the pool before retracing their steps, but the return walk feels entirely different with the light shifting on the cliff faces.
Practical Essentials
Entry is strictly ticketed and capped at 300 visitors per day to protect the ecosystem, so book online at least a day ahead — slots sell out fast in high season (December–March). The gate opens at 08:00 and the last entry is at 14:00.
Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person; the only shade is inside the gorge itself and the ascent back out can feel punishing on a warm afternoon. A light layer is worth packing for the waterfall microclimate.
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