Climbing the Guaria ridge

Montaña Tekina, home to the longest sport climbing routes

One of the most spectacular climbing areas in Tenerife is the Guaria ridge, located in the natural reserve of Montaña de Tejina; a protected landscape in the municipality of Guia de Isora nestled in the south-west of the island. These ancient volcanic walls have the longest sports routes on the island - around 90 – although the shape of the rocks also allows a combination of sport and classic climbing with several lengths of rope, which is why it is considered one of the best places for climbing in Tenerife.

Climb in a protected landscape with an annual permit

The Guaria ridge is home to several endangered species such as the Barbary falcon, similar in appearance to the Peregrine falcon: during the nesting season access to several sections are prohibited. As the area is a protected natural landscape there are specific rules to regulate climbing, which is only allowed with an annual permit issued by the regional government’s environment agency. The best time to climb here is from March to November, as the summer months are usually rather hot.

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Sustainability

- Always take your waste and cigarette butts away with you. Do not leave any food in the environment. It could lead to a proliferation of cats and rats.
' Do not feed animals or bother them. If you see an injured animal, we would be grateful if you would contact the emergency number: 112.
- Do not take stones or other natural items out of the environment. Do not move them around and change the surroundings, like by making stone towers.
- Do not do sports activities outside the permitted areas.