{"id":2647,"date":"2026-06-26T17:25:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terran.ch\/?p=2647"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:55:57","slug":"hiking-holidays-in-the-canary-islands-eco-friendly-travel-by-train-ship-and-bus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terran.ch\/staging\/en\/hiking-holidays-in-the-canary-islands-eco-friendly-travel-by-train-ship-and-bus-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking Holidays in the Canary Islands \u2013 Eco-Friendly Travel by Train, Ship, and Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"This trip was inspired by the guide \u201cTraveling with a Climate Protection Factor\u201d<\/em><\/a>, a must-read for anyone looking to explore Europe sustainably, even on mid-range distances.<\/p>\n

Outbound and Return: Adventure on Rails and at Sea<\/span><\/h4>\n

Our route took us from Bern using an Interrail Pass<\/strong>, with stops in Girona and Valencia before reaching Huelva in southern Spain. Theoretically, this journey can be done in two days, but we decided to take our time\u2014enjoying an afternoon in Valencia and a longer stay in C\u00f3rdoba. Why rush when you can savor the journey?<\/p>\n

The crossing from Huelva to Tenerife with Fred. Olsen Express \/ Balearia<\/strong> took about 34 hours. One downside: the port in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Muelle Bufadero (Dique del Este)<\/em>, is far from pedestrian-friendly. Either arrange a taxi during the port entry to reach the Rotonda Las Olas<\/em> within the port area, or prepare for a long walk toward the city center. The port is fully fenced, with no direct access to the road where buses operate. This was particularly inconvenient since our ferry didn\u2019t dock until around midnight.<\/p>\n

Tip for the Return Trip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re departing from another island (we left from La Palma), Naviera Armas \/ Trasmediterranea<\/strong> offers a kind of mini-cruise with stops on Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote. This extends the journey to over 60 hours, but the time spent on the open sea remains similar. We preferred Olsen\u2019s ships for their comfort and amenities, but Armas is a solid alternative\u2014especially if you depart from Cadiz, whose port is conveniently located in the heart of Santa Cruz.<\/p>\n

Public Transport in Tenerife: Buses That Impress<\/span><\/h4>\n

Tenerife boasts a modern, well-developed bus network<\/strong>\u2014affordable and reaching almost every corner of the island. In more remote areas, like the Anaga Mountains, schedules are less frequent, but with good planning, you can still get anywhere. Some routes are truly spectacular: the ride from Santiago del Teide to Buenavista<\/strong> or from Santa Cruz to Taganana<\/strong> is an experience in itself. A word of caution, though: the driving style of the bus drivers isn\u2019t for the faint-hearted.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> We couldn\u2019t access the online timetable on titsa.com<\/a>\u2014neither by laptop nor phone\u2014likely due to a browser issue. It only worked when connected to local Wi-Fi on the island. Google Maps<\/strong> proved to be a reliable alternative for checking schedules.<\/p>\n