Sendero El Jagre is probably the least touristy place I have seen in Tenerife. If you’d like to get off the beaten path and discover a small hidden gem on this beautiful island, I recommend adding this walking trail to your Tenerife to-do list.
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Sendero El Jagre is a short walking trail on the northern coast of Tenerife, in the municipality of La Matanza de Acentejo. The trail descends along a small foreland on the jagged coastline, called Punta del Sol. Although this trail is not very easy to reach, it repays with beautiful ocean views and a peaceful atmosphere. For me, it was close to where I was staying so I decided to venture there one afternoon when I didn’t have much time to go anywhere further. On the entire trail, I only crossed one person, despite the lovely, sunny weather. That’s how little-known this place is.
Before diving into the details of this hike, a little reminder that I also have a blog post on the ten must-see places in Tenerife for first-time visitors. You may want to check that one for your first trip!
How to Reach Sendero El Jagre
Let me start by saying that I’m one of those people who say, “Oh, it’s not that far, we can walk there,” and I end up walking for hours to reach my destination. So, I won’t advise you to do as I did, but I’ll tell you all about it.
I was staying in La Quinta, a small residential area near Santa Úrsula, about 15 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz. So, I checked the map (I recommend using Maps.me for hikes), and it was supposed to be less than 2 hours of walking. It seemed reasonable, so I thought it would be a nice idea to see the surroundings. While I wouldn’t say it was the worst idea, I don’t really recommend it if you have an alternative – and you do. Most of the walk was alongside main roads with cars passing by, not a very pleasant walk.
So, to spare you this experience, I recommend catching the guagua (Canarian for the bus) and stopping either at Cruce la Victoria on the main highway or La Victoria, in the small village of La Victoria de Acentejo. Cruce la Victoria is a bit closer, less than half an hour to the beginning of Sendero El Jagre. La Victoria is 10/15 minutes further but still doable.
To get off at Cruce la Victoria, catch guagua line 102 from either Puerto de la Cruz or Santa Cruz de Tenerife (passing through San Cristóbal de La Laguna) or line 30, also from Santa Cruz, towards the airport. If stopping at La Victoria, catch guagua 101 from La Orotava or from San Cristóbal de La Laguna. The same applies to your way back.
Remember to download the Maps.me app to get accurate directions for the trail, as this doesn’t show on Google Maps.
Walking Sendero El Jagre, Tenerife
The trail begins at the end of Calle Jagre, near the guesthouse Welcome in Paradise. Don’t worry, it may look like you’re entering private property, but you’re not. As soon as you start the trail, you’ll have a beautiful ocean view. The vegetation around here is low, so you can admire the surroundings and the trail ahead.
A nice thing about Sendero El Jagre is that it offers some amazing views of the Teide. If you’re lucky to visit on a clear day, you’ll be able to see the mountain peak towering over the island. I walked the trail close to sunset and there was a bit of calima, so the peak wasn’t visible. If you’re wondering, calima is when the sand from the Sahara gets blown by the wind towards the Canary Islands.
You have a few options when it comes to walking Sendero El Jagre. You can walk to the coast and back up the same route or circle back on a different route, towards El Caletón. The second option takes longer. However, make sure to walk all the way to the coast and enjoy the beautiful view of the rugged northern coast of Tenerife.
You can even descend a stairway that leads to a coastal walk. You could also circle back along the coast and climb back toward the starting point. However, the trail looked more complicated and potentially unsafe, so I would advise caution. Since I ended up on the coast close to sunset, I preferred to walk back up the same route. This proved a great choice since I got to experience a truly amazing sunset. I recommend walking this trail in the late afternoon, so you can catch the sunset on your way back.
Tenerife Travel Tips
Tenerife can roughly be divided into two main parts, Tenerife Norte and Tenerife Sur. There are two airports, one on each side of the island, and the two biggest cities are Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the northeast, and Puerto de la Cruz in the northwest. Costa Adeje and the nearby town of Los Cristianos are the most popular spots in the very south of the island and where most of the tourists will be. This is also the area with the most resorts and clubs if this is the kind of holiday you are looking for.
On the three occasions I traveled to Tenerife, I spent little time in the south, although there are some impressive spots worth visiting around there as well. The south is also the place to go for cool activities like surfing and kayaking. If you’re interested in something like this, check out my blog about the six must-try activities in Tenerife South.
If you are planning a trip to Tenerife, make sure to dedicate enough time to explore the north of the island. I would recommend setting aside two-thirds of your time for the north and the remaining third for the south, but this is just according to my taste.
Accommodation and Transportation in Tenerife
If you want to choose just one place as a base for your entire stay, I recommend either Puerto de la Cruz or Santa Cruz de Tenerife. If you aren’t planning on renting a car, these are good options to reach almost any place on the island.
I recommend buying a Ten+ card if you plan on taking the bus a lot. This way you get a small discount on the bus fare, and you don’t need to worry about buying tickets every time. You can charge the card with the amount you wish, either at the machines that you’ll find in some bus stations or at authorized resellers. Check titsa.com for all info on buses, tickets, and recharge points. Remember, in all Canary Islands buses are called guaguas. Cute name, right?
For your accommodation, you have lots of options. For most of my trips, I use Booking.com for both short and long-term stays. A good alternative for long-term stays can be Airbnb. I used both in Tenerife and found some really nice places at affordable prices. I would personally recommend Canary Bio Hostel Tenerife in Los Realejos if you plan on staying in the north. This is where I spent my first few days in Tenerife, and I loved it so much that I went back my second time on the island.
Tenerife Norte: Other Places to Discover
Tenerife Norte is my favorite part of the island. The south is more popular among tourists and inevitably more crowded. It is also drier, with desertic and lunar landscapes. While I find these landscapes fascinating and I have seen some incredible places in the south, I like trees, plants, flowers, and greenery in general. The north has beautiful, lush vegetation and some amazing beaches. There is a lot more variety.
In the north, you can also find Taganana and the Parque Rural de Anaga, an area filled with beautiful trails to walk or hike. Towards the western tip of the island, the small town of Garachico is another lovely place to visit. Lastly, make some time to stop by the most charming seaside village in Tenerife, Boca Cangrejo.
That’s it for now. I wish you an amazing stay in Tenerife and I hope you’ll enjoy the beautiful walking trail Sendero El Jagre as much as I did.
Travel Resources
I’ll leave you with a list of my go-to travel resources that I use on every trip without fail.
| Purpose | Website/App | Description | Book Here |
| Accommodation | Booking.com | My favorite website for great accommodation for different budgets. | Find a Place |
| Flights | Skyscanner | The platform I typically use for finding the most affordable flights. | Find Flights |
| Cheap Buses | Flixbus | My favorite app for cheap bus fares around most of Europe and the US. | Bus Rides |
| Transportation | Omio | You can book everything from buses and trains to ferry rides. | Transportation |
| Train Travel | Trainline | If you travel by train, this app is great for booking rides in Europe. | Train Rides |
| Travel Insurance | SafetyWing | One of the best travel medical insurances for frequent travelers. | Get Insured |
| Activities | Manawa | A great platform to book activities and adventures with local hosts. | Find Activities |
| Experiences | GetYourGuide | Another great platform for tours and experiences with lots of options. | Experiences |
| Car Rental | DiscoverCars | My go-to platform for car rental anywhere in the world. | Rent a Car |
| eSIM | Airalo | My favorite app for buying digital SIM cards when traveling abroad. | Get an eSIM |
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