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Gordejuela Water Elevator – Bay View loop from Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro

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Gordejuela Water Elevator – Bay View loop from Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro

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Gordejuela Water Elevator – Bay View loop from Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro

02:10

6.95km

280m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro

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737 m

Coastal Pathway with Views of the Atlantic Ocean

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Located in Los Realejos, in the north of Tenerife, the Rambla de Castro combines the great natural wealth of a protected landscape with the traces of work in the fields of the Canary Islands. This trekking starts at sea level on the beach of Los Roques to culminate at the Hacienda de Castro, where visitors can remember the pirate attacks of centuries past, see the splendour of the Casona de Castro and, in La Gordejuela, see the place where the first steam engine used to raise water in Tenerife was installed.
A fort against pirate attacks in the 18th century

With a two-kilometre route and hardly any gradient, the Rambla de Castro route can be done in two directions. It is recommended to start at the Hotel Maritim and end at the San Pedro viewpoint, where there are more options to return to the starting point by public transport. With low difficulty, the trail combines cobbled ground with dirt areas and traditional paths. In addition to the fort of San Fernando, built in the 18th century, you can visit the hermitage of San Pedro, which houses a valuable baroque carving of the apostle.

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790 m

Bridge over the Gordejuela Ravine

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Beautiful bridge over the river

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807 m

View of Casa Hamilton

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The ruin Casa Hamilton - La Gordejuela was built in 1905 by the English family Hamilton, which was revolutionary at the time, because previously the precious water of the numerous springs had been allowed to flow freely into the sea. Thanks to the conveyor system, it was then possible to supply the surrounding regions with water.

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2.05 km

View of Playa de Castro

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The hacienda of the Portuguese Castro family is embedded in the Rambla de Castro nature reserve. The estate dates from the 17th century and has served as a backdrop for films and theater productions in recent years. After the conquest of Tenerife by Alonso de Lugo, the land was allocated to the Castros, who then became large landowners. They first grew sugar cane on their land, and later also wine, which came from the small natural harbors below the hacienda to England by boat.

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2.26 km