Top 7 Canary Islands walking holidays

Grade: Moderate

Hike amongst ancient lava fields, dormant volcanoes and the historic 'Caminos Reales' trails on the island of Gran Canaria. Set off on foot to escape busy tourist beaches and explore the island's desolate and mountainous interior on this moderately graded small group walking trip. Trek to Roque Nublo, the island's centre point, to take in panoramic views over jagged peaks and azure-blue seas. And head to Acusa to uncover white-washed Stone Age cave dwellings set into the sheer rockface. End the day with a feast of delicious grilled meats and sip on a glass of chilled sangria as you watch the sun dip behind soaring peaks of Mount Teide. 

Grade: Moderate

Trek through verdant laurisilva cloud forest and hike along mountain ridges on the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of La Palma in the Canary Islands. Well-marked trails lead us through dense foliage and past milky-white waterfalls in Los Tilos. And a walk to the summit of Bejenado Peak reveals vast views of the leafy Caldera de Taburiente set amongst towering volcanoes. Take a day off to explore the wild rocky shorelines of the west coast and rest tired legs on the local black sand beaches. 

Grade: Easy to moderate

Rising up into the clear blue skies of Tenerife, El Teide is the highest peak in the Canary Islands and Spain. Join this self-guided Canary Islands walking tour to meander through huge rock formations in the foothills of this mighty volcano, or take a cable car to the top to explore trails around the summit. Over on La Gomera, you can set off at your own pace to explore the lush cloud forest pathways of Garajonay National Park and hike along the wild and rocky northern coast to discover deserted villages and verdant crops of papaya and mango.