General information
Getting there
The bus stop San Mateo, near the church of Punta Del Hidalgo, is the starting point of this hike. At the time of writing, buses 50, 104 and 224 are stopping there. Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/1W63MQHsx47M1kRg9. Double checking the bus times on https://titsa.com/ is always a good idea.
Starting point coordinates: 28.568693, -16.325238
Information about the hike
This hike from Punta del Hidalgo to Los Batanes runs through the Anaga Rural park, featuring stunning viewpoints and an abundant variety of vegetation. The vegetation you encounter ranges all the way from cacti and succulents on the sunny slopes to ferns on the more humid, shade rich slopes.
The photos of this hike give you a good overview in terms of what to expect from this hike in terms of landscape, terrain and vegetation. This hike is best to be undertaken in dry conditions as the terrain can get slippery when it is wet.
Getting back
The bus stop El Batán, in the village Los Batanes, is located at the end of this hike. At the time of writing, bus 274 is stopping here. Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/hh8o4o5a6adGztcn8. Double checking the bus times on https://titsa.com/ is always a good idea.
Route info
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