El barranco de Tenegüime
ADDRESSING: Leave a vehicle in the cemetery of Guatiza and another in the windmills of the Valleys. DISTANCE: 7 miles. Difficulty: High. DURATION: Three hours. PLEASE NOTE: Path suitable only for adults (no children are advised to take) . Wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Water. Some chocolate and pastries. Hat and sunscreen. Do not forget the phone. AFTER THE PATE: A few miles is Guatiza beaches and natural pools of Charco del Palo and the beach of La Garita, Arrieta.
The Tenegüime ravine, said the law protected landscape of Natural de Canarias in 1994, is one of the most mysterious spots on the island. His character serves a picture of stark contrasts where the dry environment of different hosts based natural habitats such as cliffs and numerous plant species as verodes the tabaibas and, among others, the lavenders. Instant from the majestic summit highlights the colorful richness that melts into a incla fy color mix: ocher, green palms and agaves, the pink flowers of verodes, stones of that soft green lichens oregano…
Before the fall of the cliff we must realize that the first time as a way becomes highly difficult task and if we are confident we can suffer a dangerous slip. We recommend the safe passage by looking good where we stand, keep the cameras in the pack and make the stops necessary for standing or sitting on a rock contemplating the dramatic force of this area. A few hundred meters to the left of the wind farm in the Valleys , Looking at the bottom of the ravine and the sea, find a set of semi-abandoned-looking houses. From this point begins the trail along the right side of the ravine, it can introduce us, but extreme caution.
The course of this space offers a vision of the effect of water erosion on the oldest geological portion of the island. The passage of water explains the continuing large outbreak of vegetation in different parts of their acres. The cliffs are exploited suffered as dens by specific people, pigeons, kestrels, Guirres and shearwaters. The flight of these are parsimonious pacing rate of the slopes, with the soft rustle of wind in the windmills of the Valleys. Among l to weed and synchronized by the proximity of our steps, lizards and lizard I’d respond with power movements seeking new protection.
Espectacular visión del Barranco de Tenegüime, Los Valles, Guatiza, senderismo en Lanzarote
When road in the center of the ravine to find an old building abandoned half-built and will serve as an outlet. Ideal time to regain strength, drink some water and take this perspective to the east and west of the gorge. The amount of colors, the installation of ditches patients take advantage of falling water destined for figs, grapes and other crops and the solid structure of the gorge is a beautiful piece of contemplation.
Although it is possible the continuity of traffic through the interior of the gorge, we suggest you climb back into the side of right from the abandoned house. The second installment from this space will allow us to see different levels of shock Tenegüime landscaped, great layer of cactus Guatiza and Mala and the proximity of the east coast of Lanzarote, in Roque del Este (island of the archipelago Chinijo) breaking the sea northeast of the island (see photo at right).
This part of the trail is much easier. However, the proximity of the gorge and the inherent invitation to be on the edge should lead us to keep the focus where we stand. Looking back at the road traveled is seen a unit but heterogeneous landscape, where vegetation and the birds seem guardians of the essence of the place.
In the final stretch of the road we will move away from the start of the ravine on his face Guatiza kicking to the right where we find the silhouette of the town cemetery. Remember to visit a nature reserve. Should concentrate on not changing its state and not play with animals and plants that once allowed the existing documentation. Due to the difficulty of the trail passable agree to declare it for children. For after the kick: A few miles Guatiza will find beaches and natural pools of Charco del Palo and the beach of La Garita, Arrieta.
