The Barranco del Infierno Walk in Adeje (The Adeje Track) continues to be one of Tenerife's biggest natural attractions. More than 200,000 people have visited this pectacular ravine since it was re-opened to the general public under new, Government agreed, limited access arrangements.

The decision to restrict the  number of visitors allowed each day was made because of path erosion, litter and plant theft  - the outward signs of the walk's increasing popularity, so the authorities decided something had to be done to save this area of outstanding natural beauty for future generations. Now, just 200 people are allowed into the ravine each day and they must keep to the three kilometre long path.

Entrance costs just €3 except for Sundays when access is free. If you haven't already visited this lovely natural wonder, we recommend that you do! The Barranco opens at 8.30 am every day and last visitors are allowed through at 4 pm. The gentle, uphill walk takes about three and a half hours from start to finish. To avoid disappointment and/or the frustrations of queuing, you can reserve your place by phoning 922 782885.

The track, previously used by goatherds and "canaleros" (people who are in charge of water irrigation channels), starts at the end of Los Molinos Street, at the very top point of Adeje old town. On the left is a view point from which you can admire the intersection of the Barrancos (ravines) del Infierno and del Agua. There are lots of resting places and viewpoints along the way. and at about 2 km from the start you reach the Cuevas del Marques (the Marquis Caves) 455m high (1,365 feet). At this point there is a change in the track leaving the dry areas behind and you enter the humid and greener part of the ravine. The track goes down quite abruptly, passing to the other side of the ravine after climbing a small alluvium hill. Finally the track curves until you get to La Cogedera.

This last section of the walk follows the bed of the ravine through dense vegetation and groves of willow and chestnut trees until you cross through a 'tunnel' naturally created by the vegetation.The end of the track is the Cascade, a waterfall with a drop of 560m (1,680 feet), the most outstanding feature of Barranco del Infierno.

Please remember that you undertake this very beautiful walk on your own responsibility.