Royal Road Güímar-Fasnia
Updated 2 August 2026The Camino Real del Sur between Fasnia and Güímar is part of the ancient historical trail that connected the entire south of Tenerife, from Granadilla de Abona to Güímar, laid out during the 17th and 18th centuries, with preserved cobblestone sections showcasing the quality of those communication routes. Unlike a coastal route, the path runs through the midlands of the Agache and Fasnia region, ascending from the town center towards the interior between old farmlands, pastures, and rural landscapes. The marked itinerary covering this section is the homologated trail SL-TF 263 'Fasnia – El Escobonal', about 5.4 km and of medium difficulty (around 2 h 20 min), starting at the Plaza de la Iglesia de San Joaquín (Fasnia, 427 m) and ending at the Plaza de la Iglesia de El Escobonal (Güímar, 510 m).
Along the way, you pass through places of notable interest such as the Barranco de Herques, the natural border between the two municipalities, the Montaña de Béñamo, the Ermita Vieja de San José, and various ridges and ravines of the midlands. The Ayuntamiento de Güímar and the Cabildo de Tenerife have promoted a technical project to rehabilitate and homologate this Camino Real del Sur, given its heritage and landscape value.
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