Tenerife Tourism Guide - Adeje

Adeje Tenerife Tourist Guide & Tenerife History

The municipality of Adeje, which includes the town of Adeje and top Tenerife resort Costa Adeje, stretches from the coast all the way into a part of the Teide National Park. The region offers some stunning walking territory, including the famous Barranco del Infierno (Hell's Ravine) walk which is actually the second most visited natural rural spot on Tenerife. Other popular walks in the area take in Roque del Conde, Ifonche, Boca del Paso and Camino de Carrasco. Many of the footpaths are old Royal Paths or Caminos. Check the Adeje tourist information weblink right for more details on these walks.

Adeje was one of the last territories to be incorporated into the crown of Castilla in 1496. It became an important centre for the early Spanish colonialists, and there are numerous historic buildings in the town dating as far back as 1555. Most are defensive structures like the Strong House dating from 1555, essentially a fort to ward off constant priate attacks. The Strong House was an economic, social and political centre in the region for about 300 years, and home to Lord de Ponte, Marquis of Adeje until 1766. The Strong House is unfortunately closed to the public but you can view it from the outside.

Santa Ursula Church situated in the town dates back to 1586 and well worth a look for it's rectangular form, Baroque alterpiece and head of a small idol found in a pedestal positioned in the steeple. It's an unique feature not usually seen in Canarian church architecture.

Other historic buildings in Adeje include the Convent dating from 1679 (now owned by the Town Hall). It's been restored recently and is open to the public. Also worth viewing is the Casa del Duque (the Duke's House), a more modern structure built by order of the Duke of Abrantes in the early 20th century (1931-36).

Tenerife Trekking & Walking Adeje Tenerife - Barranco del Infierno Waterfall

Viajes Tu Casa (antiguoTrekking Avanti), Avda. Flamingo 72, El Palmar. Arona. Tenerife. Tel: 922732488. Aguamonte Tours, C/Villa de la Orotova, 10 . Edif. Acosta, 38612, El Medano. Granadilla Tenerife South. Tel:922178780.

Sports-Location Tenerife, C/Chasagua, 1, 38640 Arona. Tel: 34 922 72 52 82. Checkout their weblink right - they offer hiking tours not just around the southern mountains of Adeje, including Roque del Conde, but also walking tours in the Teide National Park, around Masca and the Teno Mountains to the west and easy hiking in the Anaga Mountains! They offer Mountain Biking too!

The Barranco del Infierno walk accessed from the top part of Adeje town (just at the end of Calle El Molino) is one of the most popular walks in the area. It's around 6 kilometres in length and a fairly easy walk taking you through narrow paths, with a few steep steps along the way. Allow about 4 or 5 hours to complete the walk.

The Hell's Ravine walk is so popular they have opening times for it - from Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 5.30pm. The last allowed entrance time is 4pm and if it's bad weatherr they usually close it. Groups need to make reservations prior to visiting, Contact tel: 922 782 885. It costs around 3 euros, but on Sundays it's free! Starting at Adeje, the walk winds it's way into the ravine. Expect superb panoramic views early on the walk, and a variety of flora and fauna. The highlight of the walk for many is arriving at the magnificent spectacle - the Barranco del Infierno waterfall before returning back to Adeje.