Southern Tenerife
Barranco del Infierno
The Barranco del Infierno (in English: "Hell's Gorge") is a ravine located in the town of Adeje in the south of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
- Popular protected ravine hike near Adeje
- Ends near a seasonal waterfall
- Rich birdlife and endemic plants
The Barranco del Infierno (in English: "Hell's Gorge") is a ravine located in the town of Adeje in the south of the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
It is the second most-visited protected area on the island. A popular hiking trail leads through the ravine to the highest waterfall on Tenerife. Access to the gorge is controlled by a limitation of 300 daily visitors. It is not permitted to under-5s, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations can be done online. The trail was closed for security reasons after a deadly accident in 2009 and again on October 26 2015, but was reopened on February 10 2016. The biggest change of all is the compulsory wearing of crash helmets. Currently it is open all the way to the end, except on rainy and windy days, additional safety measures have been implemented. The path takes approximately three and a half hours, between the outward and return journey, and the total route is approximately 6.5 km.
The area is very important archaeologically, since there are hundreds of caves that were home to many aboriginal Guanches, as well as caves with engravings. The largest collection of Guanche mummies and utensils were found here and placed in the Museum of Nature and Man of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Good to know
Cooler months; book ahead
Half day
Access is regulated with a daily visitor limit and timed entry; advance booking and suitable footwear required.
Tours & experiences in Barranco del Infierno
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
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Puerto de la Cruz : Tour in Quad al Teide with Photos & Snack Local
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