Camino Viejo de Candelaria via Barranco Hondo – streets, waymarks, viewpoints & churches in Candelaria, Tenerife

The historic Camino Viejo de Candelaria connects the north of Tenerife with the basilica town of Candelaria. This photo story focuses on the section around Barranco Hondo and nearby coastal districts, showing the landscape, signage and places you pass as you follow the traditional route toward the coast.

Panoramic view of the coastal district of Las Caletillas in Candelaria, Tenerife, with the Atlantic and the seafront buildings seen from above.

From higher ground you get a sweeping look at Las Caletillas, the coastal gateway to Candelaria. The shoreline, compact blocks and arid slopes frame the route’s final approach to the sea.

Panoramic view over Barranco Hondo with white and pastel houses spread across volcanic slopes.

Just inland, Barranco Hondo occupies a dry ravine and hillside of terraced homes. This village is a classic waypoint on the Camino, with narrow lanes and viewpoints across the valley.

Village streets and façades of Barranco Hondo

Quiet narrow street in Barranco Hondo with white façades, shutters and yellow curb lines.

The core of the settlement is a maze of calles—quiet, narrow streets with freshly painted façades and traditional details.

Steep lane curving uphill between colorful houses in Barranco Hondo.

Steeper lanes climb the slope in tight curves, a reminder that this is walking country—perfect for slowing down and exploring on foot.

Close view of mustard-yellow house and traditional façades lining a narrow lane in Barranco Hondo.

Colour blocks—ocher, white and pastel tones—give the streetscape a distinctive Canary Islands character.

Trail segments and viewpoints

Dusty footpath with a handrail descending toward a dry ravine on the Camino Viejo de Candelaria near Barranco Hondo.

The Camino alternates between rocky paths and engineered crossings. Handrails appear at short steep sections and ravine edges.

Small viewpoint plaza with stone paving and benches overlooking the hillside above Barranco Hondo.

Purpose-built miradores invite a pause. From here you can scan the ravine, terraces and the higher slopes that the route traverses.

Waymarks and access to the route

Wooden waymark arrows for the Camino Viejo de Candelaria, indicating nearby places such as Barranco Hondo, Candelaria and La Laguna.

Look for the wooden arrows and local trail codes. These signs keep you on the historic line between the ravines and villages.

Blue information board for the Camino Viejo de Candelaria describing the Tramo Los Toscales–Carretera de Machado a La Esperanza.

Informative panels explain heritage status and the sequence of stages, useful for planning your day and understanding the route’s history.

Road sign at a Barranco Hondo junction pointing toward Igueste and Las Caletillas; a nearby fuel station sign helps identify the turn.

At road crossings, use municipal signposts to find the next pedestrian section toward Igueste or Las Caletillas.

Uphill roadway by a service station with arid hills behind—one of the vehicular access points near Barranco Hondo.

If you’re meeting the trail by car or bus, this is one of the convenient access points close to the village.

Local churches along the way

Small parish church in Barranco Hondo with a clock and bell tower on the square.

Barranco Hondo’s parish church marks the village center and a natural rest spot before continuing the walk.

Facade of the Iglesia de la Exaltación de la Cruz in Llano del Moro, seen from its open square.

Nearby in Llano del Moro, the Iglesia de la Exaltación de la Cruz stands with twin towers and a broad plaza.

Landscape landmark on the route

Distinctive red volcanic hill with stepped terraces and antennas, rising above farmland near the Camino Viejo de Candelaria.

The arid scenery includes striking volcanic cones and farmed terraces—signature features of Tenerife’s southeast.

Pilgrims and local art

Group of hikers next to a mural of the Virgen de Candelaria along the Camino, with afternoon sun behind.

Walkers frequently tackle the Camino in groups, and murals dedicated to the Virgen de Candelaria add cultural context as you approach the coast.

Conclusion: The Camino Viejo de Candelaria around Barranco Hondo blends traditional streets, heritage churches and open volcanic landscapes. With clear waymarks and short viewpoint stops, this section offers a memorable final approach to Candelaria and its coast.

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