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Contour across the slope to reach a building, then descend and watch for markers while passing between terraces around the head of the barranco. Pass houses to reach a road-end in Imada where a number of signposted paths can be accessed. The Bar Cafeteria Arcilia is available, with a map-board nearby. Catch a bus to Alajeró and Playa de Santiago, or link with Walk 5.

WALK 5

Pajarito to Playa de Santiago

Start Pajarito, Alto de Garajonay Finish Playa de Santiago Alternative finishes Alajeró or Antoncojo Distance 15.5km (9½ miles) Total ascent 75m (245ft) Total descent 1450m (4760ft) Time 4hr Terrain Some good tracks and paths, but also steep and rugged paths. Most of the route is downhill, but the optional ascent is a very steep climb. Refreshments Bar at Imada. Plenty of choice in Playa de Santiago. Bars at Alajeró on the optional route. Transport Buses serve Pajarito from San Sebastián and Valle Gran Rey. Buses from Playa de Santiago serve San Sebastián, Alajeró and Valle Gran Rey. Note Route uses GR131, Ruta 19 and Ruta 24, with an option to follow Ruta 20

This route starts high among fire-damaged laurisilva forest on Alto de Garajonay and heads down to Imada. The splendidly scenic Barranco de Guarimiar can be followed down to El Rumbazo for Playa de Santiago, although there is an option to climb instead to the villages of Targa and Alajeró.