In La Sabinita, specific hiking trails wind through a landscape shaped by ravines and Canary Island pine trees. Pilgrimages and festivals also offer a glimpse into local traditions. When planning, it is worth looking at the different trail profiles: they range from a linear route rated low difficulty to a considerably longer hike rated high difficulty. The ravine route is a separate, technically demanding option.

Hiking trails with different time requirements

The PR-TF 86.3 La Sabinita - Tamadaya passes through the La Sabinita district. This linear route is 3.1 kilometres long, is rated low difficulty and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. It runs through the protected Parque Natural de la Corona Forestal. Check the current trail status and conditions before setting out.

The PR-TF 86.2 Arico Nuevo - Área Recreativa El Contador has a different time and difficulty profile: this 10.7-kilometre linear hike is rated high difficulty and takes about five hours. The trail heads towards the Calzadas de la Sabinita. Comparing the distance, duration and difficulty makes it easier to choose a hike based on the time available and the level of challenge you want. The lower difficulty rating of the PR-TF 86.3 should not be taken as a statement about current trail conditions.

The La Sabinita Trail Aromas de mi Pueblo is also associated with hiking and running in the area. The Asociación de Vecinos La Sabinita organises this recurring mountain race. Its 22nd edition was announced for 27 September 2025 in La Sabinita, Arico. In 2025, participation options for all age groups and five- and ten-kilometre routes for adults were planned. Future dates and formats may differ, so check whether and when another edition will take place before travelling.

Ravine and Canary Island pine trees

The Barranco de las Hiedras is a ravine in the upper reaches of the Parque Natural de Corona Forestal. Canary Island pine trees characterise the landscape. Those interested in canyoning will find a descent here that begins with an approximately 40-metre abseil and continues with further abseils. In total, the descent covers around 300 metres of elevation.

To reach the descent, take the TF-28 via Calle Polegre uphill towards La Sabinita. As road, weather and land-management conditions can affect access, check them before setting out. You should also verify that your equipment, the conditions and your technical ability are suitable for the descent. The ravine therefore calls for a different kind of planning than the marked hiking trails: the approximate durations of the PR-TF routes can be compared, while the key considerations for the Barranco descent are the abseils and the technical preparation required.

Pilgrimage and local festivals

The Capilla de Nuestro Señor de La Cruz in La Sabinita was decorated for a religious celebration. A Mass and a communal meal took place in the chapel during the celebration. The pilgrimage of the Virgen de Abona, on its way to La Sabinita, was accompanied by folk dancing and traditional music performed by the Asociación Cultural Las Hiedras de La Sabinita.

Residents and visitors gather for the Baile de Taifa, with traditional music and typical clothing. The programme for the festivals in honour of Nuestro Señor de La Cruz in La Sabinita also included a Baile de Magos. Festival and pilgrimage dates are a separate consideration for planning a trip, apart from choosing a hike: if you want to plan your visit around one, check the latest dates and programme details in advance, as these can change.

You can explore La Sabinita based on your interests: the two PR-TF routes differ significantly in time required and stated difficulty, while the Barranco de las Hiedras is a canyoning descent with abseils. Religious celebrations, the pilgrimage and traditional music offer a cultural perspective on the area, but event dates should not be taken to mean that a programme is available year-round.

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