Red Mountain – El Médano Beach loop from Tenerife South Airport
Red Mountain – El Médano Beach loop from Tenerife South Airport
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02:57
10.3km
160m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
Please check local regulations for:
Sebadales del Sur de Tenerife Marine Park
Reserva Natural Especial de Montaña Roja
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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861 m
Highlight • Beach
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1.62 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
2.18 km
Highlight • Volcano
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4.27 km
Highlight • Volcano
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4.29 km
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
4.72 km
Highlight • Beach
5.75 km
Highlight • Beach
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5.89 km
Highlight • Beach
7.68 km
Playa de El Médano
Beach
10.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.04 km
2.77 km
1.13 km
291 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.73 km
1.55 km
1.24 km
1.06 km
709 m
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Elevation
Highest point (120 m)
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Monday 31 August
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Montana Roja was the main point about the hike, but also included was an excursion to Playa de la Tejita for the only dip during my one-week Tenerife holiday.
Hoping to be back soon, feels like I've only touched the island so far!
Of course I can't lie still on the beach for long, my legs need exercise!
Please do not follow my variant on the Montana Roja! The ascent from behind is life-threatening!!!
You can perhaps …
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