A trip to Barranco del Infierno from Villa Dolce Vita combines dramatic rock walls and greenery with a chance to explore Adeje old town. Treat them as two separate activities: the trail has controlled admission and requires preparation, while a walk through the town does not require a ravine ticket.
If members of your group prefer different activities, you can split up for the morning and meet afterwards in Adeje. Excursion tickets, transport and meals are separate from your villa booking.
Barranco del Infierno · Ronny Siegel, 2014 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0. Archive photograph, unmodified; it does not show current trail conditions.
Distance, duration and difficulty
The operator’s trail description gives approximately 6.5 km return and three hours, with a low-to-moderate difficulty rating. Access starts at the upper end of Calle de los Molinos. Expect stony ground that can be slippery: the rating does not make it an urban stroll or suitable for everyone.
Consider each person’s ability to complete the return walk. We do not recommend this as a wheelchair or pushchair route. For a more flexible outing, choose Adeje old town instead.
Barranco del Infierno booking and ticket prices
Use the official booking page to choose a date, time and ticket type. When checked for 26 October 2026, standard admission showed these per-person prices:
- Non-residents: €16 per adult and €8 per child.
- Residents: €6 per adult and €3 per child.
- People registered as residents of Adeje: €3 per adult and €1.50 per child.
The form labels adults as “+12 years” and children as “5–12 years”. Bring valid evidence for any resident discount and check the total for your date before paying. Staying in Adeje does not qualify you for the municipal resident rate. A guided visit is also available, with separate booking and pricing; it is not the standard ticket.
Book ahead rather than relying on admission at the gate. Availability seen today is not a guarantee that there will be enough places for your whole group later.
Entry times and possible closures
The website distinguishes summer, 1 June–15 September, from winter, 16 September–31 May. However, its sections give inconsistent winter opening and closing times. Follow your confirmed booking time and ask the operator when you must leave the trail, rather than planning around a generic timetable.
Check your email and the latest notices before leaving the villa. Weather or safety conditions can affect access. The FAQs allow changes or refunds in certain circumstances, while the usage rules contain a blanket non-refundable clause. Ask for clarification before paying if flexibility matters to you.
Children, footwear and trail rules
The visitor information excludes children under five, including those in baby carriers. Under-16s must have an adult with them. Closed footwear and the supplied helmet are compulsory; hiking sandals and animals are not permitted. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Bring water, a snack and sun protection. The rules prohibit swimming in the stream or waterfall, leaving the main path, smoking, lighting fires and amplified sound. This is a hiking visit, not an abseiling or canyoning activity.
Getting there from Villa Dolce Vita and parking
By car: head for Adeje old town and the entrance at Calle de los Molinos, 46. Check your navigation app for the route from Armeñime on the day, allowing extra time to park and walk. Adeje old town is inland, separate from the Costa Adeje hotel area.
The operator identifies a public car park near Casa Fuerte. Public does not necessarily mean free: we have not confirmed a current parking tariff or space availability. Check the signs on arrival and do not rely on parking right beside the trail entrance.
By taxi: specify the Barranco del Infierno entrance in Adeje old town. Ask about the estimated fare, collection point and vehicle capacity. A group of up to nine guests needs to arrange suitable vehicles and a return journey.
By bus: TITSA route 473 links Armeñime with Adeje; check the service towards Los Cristianos for the journey from Armeñime to town. You then need to walk to the trail entrance. Check your exact stop and passing time: departures from the terminus are not departure times from Armeñime. If the connection cannot get you there comfortably before your slot, choose another form of transport.
Adeje old town, with or without the hike
Our suggested town walk takes in Calle Grande, the area around Plaza de España and Santa Úrsula church. The council highlights its two naves, built at different times, and its Mudéjar ceiling. If the church is open, respect worshippers; we have not confirmed visiting hours for the interior.
You can also explore the area around Casa Fuerte, linked to the town’s defensive history, as described by Spain’s official tourism portal. An interior visit is not guaranteed as part of this walk: check access arrangements if you want to go inside. Choose a lunch stop according to the menu, your group’s needs and availability on the day.
This alternative lets you shorten the outing and take breaks, but it does not mean the streets are free of slopes or steps. Visitors with limited mobility should check their particular route first. If bad weather closes the ravine, check local warnings before replacing it with another outdoor activity.
Return to Villa Dolce Vita
Back in Armeñime, you can keep the rest of the day free to relax. Villa Dolce Vita sleeps up to nine guests, with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a private heated pool with heating included. We recommend a car for flexible day trips.
Our Armeñime guide will help you get to know the villa’s setting. Check Villa Dolce Vita dates and prices and plan a stay that suits your group.
