Arico Nuevo via Tamadaya and Colorados Ravines to El Contador: hiking in Spain
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Arico Nuevo via Tamadaya and Colorados Ravines to El Contador

Distance
13.3 km
Time
3 h 54 min
Elevation gain
—
Difficulty
Hard
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Route description

Arico Nuevo’s historical square begins a long ascent towards El Contador. Before leaving the village, study the exterior of Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church and neighbouring traditional streets. Rural surroundings gradually give way to higher slopes and pine country. The selected path has actual channel crossings at Barranco de Tamadaya and Barranco los Colorados. Observe them as parts of the island’s terrain; they do not promise a waterfall or permanent flowing water. Near the ending stand the named Casas del Contador houses, followed by a forest recreation stop where a pause depends on current rules. This expanded version includes repeated village sections; confirm the permitted continuation near the beginning beforehand. Arrange the El Contador return before departing too. Old village façades, ravines and a forest ending can then be enjoyed without depending on finding unplanned transport late in the day.

Route status

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Route data was imported from GPX and has not been field-verified.

Last updated 13.10.2026

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Before you go

Всё важное о маршруте

Route at a glance

Главное за минуту
Link old Arico Nuevo Square with two actual ravines and the El Contador forest stop. Village exteriors and named upper houses give the ascent both historical and natural interest.
Length
13.3 km
Elevation gain
—
Surface
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Arico Nuevo via Tamadaya and Colorados Ravines to El Contador: route photo 6 in Spain

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - No data By bike - No With a stroller - No Mobile signal - No data The sustained ascent needs fitness, a confirmed village link and an arranged forest return. A bus is confirmed below, but not at El Contador. With a prepared teenager assess the selected programme. A bicycle or stroller is unsuitable; dog conditions and reception are unestablished.

Nearby

Casa Forestal, the Guajara Pass continuation and Parador belong to independent upper programmes. Porís de Abona beach is not the ending of this ascent. Arrange El Contador tent camping separately through Tenerife ON; a recreational stop alone does not authorise a night.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
Arico el Nuevo Bus Stop and membership of TITSA routes 34, 35, 36, 39 and 430 are confirmed in the lower village. Independently prepare the approach to the starting square on permitted streets. Check direction and current timetables. A bus at the El Contador forest ending is unconfirmed: arrange collection or an independent return beforehand.
By car
Arrange initial arrival in Arico Nuevo. The municipality confirms a road connection from TF-28 to El Contador Recreational Area; check current condition, restrictions and access before planning upper collection. The natural walking path is not a vehicle route. The selected village beginning and forest ending need independent recovery.
Parking
A dirt parking area near El Contador is confirmed by the upper part of the path. Check restrictions, vacancy and current road access. Parking directly at the starting square is unestablished. Vehicle parking does not authorise an overnight stay; arrange recovery separately.

Электрички туда и обратно

Расписание на дату и время, до которого нужно выйти на маршрут

What to expect

Places
Benítez de Lugo Square in Arico Nuevo the historical square beside the ascent beginning.
Nuestra Señora de la Luz Church an exterior view of the village church beside the starting square.
Barranco de Tamadaya Ravine an actual named channel crossing; flowing water is not guaranteed.
Barranco los Colorados Ravine the named rural channel on the ascent, without an assured permanent flow.
Casas del Contador Houses an exterior view of the named houses before the forest ending.
El Contador Recreational Area the actual forest recreation stop beside the selected ending.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainДанные по набору высоты уточняются.
SurfaceТип покрытия пока не определён.
Риски The permitted continuation and walking order near the village beginning need independent checking. Avoid shortcuts across slopes, private land or water galleries. The long ascent, stones, sun and ravine passages require stable footwear, water and reserve energy. Assess channels and slippery areas after rain. Check fire, weather and conservation closures and collection at the forest end.

How much time to allow

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Расчётное время в пути 3 h 54 min
С запасом на остановки + 30–60 мин
Time for the route | Unestablished With stops | Unestablished The published reference of around 5 hours applies to the ordinary Arico Nuevo to El Contador path. This expanded programme requires confirmation of a village link and repeated-section order, so its full time is unestablished. Plan a full day after agreeing the permitted route and upper recovery; allow for pauses and return separately.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
Choose moderate conditions and open village and forest passages. Summer sun and fire restrictions require attention. Reassess ravine crossings after heavy rain; the winter forest ending can be cool and misty. Check restrictions for the visiting date.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Hiking footwear, wind and rain protection, and a warm forest layer.
Drinking water and food for the whole selected ascent; water in channels or at the recreation area is not assured potable supply.
Hat and sun protection.
Phone, saved confirmed plan, power reserve, headlamp and first-aid kit.
Confirmed collection or return from El Contador.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

Arico el Nuevo Bus Stop and membership of TITSA routes 34, 35, 36, 39 and 430 are confirmed in the lower village. Independently prepare the approach to the starting square on permitted streets. Check direction and current timetables. A bus at the El Contador forest ending is unconfirmed: arrange collection or an independent return beforehand

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 13.3 km, hard.

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