San Andrés Bunkers Hike

Have you heard of the bunkers hidden in the mountains of Santa Cruz de Tenerife? Join us on our San Andrés Bunkers Hike and enjoy a beautiful hiking route to discover the mountains' secrets.

San Andrés Bunkers Hike

At your chosen time, we'll meet at the ruins of the San Andrés Castle. From here, we'll commence our scenic 5 mile (8 km) hiking route.

The hike will begin by walking through the hills of San Andrés. As we climb higher, we'll see an incredible view of the pier and Las Teresitas beach, known for its golden sand from the Sahara desert.

During the ascent, we will observe the Cercado ravine and various plant species such as the tabaibal-cardonal, wild prickly pear cactus, and verode (a type of daisy). This arid environment will transition into a more humid climate as we explore a small section of the Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Biosphere Reserve.

We will continue hiking while enjoying views of Tenerife's coastline until we reach our highlight, a World War II bunker. We will enter its tunnels, rooms, and machinegun nests to learn about its history.

After 3 to 4 hours of walking, depending on the group's pace, we will arrive back at the starting point.