La Orotava's Easy La Caldera Trail Tops Tenerife Family Hikes
La Orotava in Tenerife is celebrated for its family-friendly 5.5km circular trail in La Caldera, offering an easy hike with engaging features for children and opportunities to enjoy local cuisine.
La Orotava is proving once again to be one of Tenerife's top spots for family hikes. This is thanks to an easy, accessible 5.5-kilometer circular trail in the La Caldera area, which is perfect for enjoying with children.
The walk starts close to the La Caldera car park. However, what really caught people's eye was just a few meters further: tree trunks placed right at the beginning of the path, which thrilled the kids instantly. From there, the path is wide and comfortable, with a gentle uphill start that's easy to manage.
A standout feature along the way is a gallery, which often piques hikers' interest, though you can't go inside. After a short walk back, the trail leads to the Pedro Gil hut, another well-known landmark in this natural spot.
The walk finishes back in the La Caldera area. Here, families will find swings and play areas, perfect for children to burn off energy while adults relax and take in the surroundings. The pleasant atmosphere, along with the area's usual cool temperatures, makes this a perfect place to unwind after your hike.
To complete the day, many visitors choose to try local dishes. Traditional meals like 'garbanzas' (chickpea stew) or 'escaldón' (a Gofio-based dish) are ideal for warming up after the walk.
This route, which you can find on hiking platforms like Wikiloc, shows that you don't need to travel far to get away from it all. Northern Tenerife continues to offer simple, natural, and delightful activities for the whole family.