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Mirador de los 500 Escalones, Costa de Acentejo — Cliff Stairs to Garañona Viewpoints in Tenerife

The Mirador de los 500 Escalones is a dramatic cliff stairway on Tenerife’s Costa de Acentejo. The route descends by a sequence of stone steps, viewpoints, and railings, offering sweeping perspectives toward La Garañona and the rugged north coast. It lies inside the Paisaje Protegido de la Costa de Acentejo, so please tread carefully and respect the signage.

Access & Essentials

  • Type of route: stairway on the cliff with intermediate terraces; sections are steep and exposed.
  • Footwear: wear shoes with good grip; steps can be dusty and uneven.
  • Facilities: this is a natural area—no services on the way; carry water and avoid windy days.
  • Respect the area: stay behind railings, do not litter, and follow any local restrictions.

Best Time to Visit

Morning light softens the textures of the cliffs and usually brings calmer conditions. On overcast days the sea contrasts nicely with the basalt layers—great for photos.

Photo Gallery

Stone steps between whitewashed walls descend toward the Atlantic at Mirador de los 500 Escalones.
Stone steps between whitewashed walls descend toward the Atlantic at Mirador de los 500 Escalones
Wide view of the Costa de Acentejo cliffs and waves below, near La Garañona in Tenerife.
Wide view of the Costa de Acentejo cliffs and waves below, near La Garañona in Tenerife
Narrow lane between white walls leading to the start of the cliff stairway.
Narrow lane between white walls leading to the start of the cliff stairway
Sign marking the Protected Landscape of Costa de Acentejo at the entrance to the stairway.
Sign marking the Protected Landscape of Costa de Acentejo at the entrance to the stairway
Curving stairway with stone paving and sea views framed by palms and shrubs.
Curving stairway with stone paving and sea views framed by palms and shrubs
Switchback stairs with metal railings and lush greenery above the ocean.
Switchback stairs with metal railings and lush greenery above the ocean
Wooden lookout platform with railings set among trees on the cliff route.
Wooden lookout platform with railings set among trees on the cliff route
Steep descent with a yucca plant beside the path and viewpoints below.
Steep descent with a yucca plant beside the path and viewpoints below
Long flight of cliff stairs climbing toward upper terraces and rock walls.
Long flight of cliff stairs climbing toward upper terraces and rock walls
Viewpoint terrace overlooking the vertical cliffs and coastline of Costa de Acentejo.
Viewpoint terrace overlooking the vertical cliffs and coastline of Costa de Acentejo