Punta del Hidalgo Viewpoint
If you follow the coastal road from Bajamar until you can go no further, you will arrive at a place with special energy. Welcome to the surroundings of the Mirador Punta del Hidalgo (Punta del Hidalgo Viewpoint). Here, the Anaga massif decides to end its journey by sinking dramatically into the Atlantic.
Avant-Garde and Rock at Punta del Hidalgo Viewpoint
The first thing that will catch your attention is not nature, but architecture. This viewpoint area is dominated by the impressive Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse, a white, futuristic 50-meter tower that looks like it came out of a sci-fi movie. The contrast between this modern structure and the wild, rocky coast is brutal.
But if you look towards the mountain, you will see the true icon of the area: the Roque de los Dos Hermanos (Rock of the Two Brothers). It is a rock formation split in half that rises imposingly at the end of the ravine. From the Mirador Punta del Hidalgo (and the entire seaside promenade), the view of the waves crashing against the base of these ancient mountains is hypnotic. It is an area of rough seas, much loved by surfers.
Tips from Your Local Insider
La Punta is a place to walk and breathe salt spray. Here are my recommendations:
- Walk to the End: Don't just stay at the lighthouse viewpoint. Keep walking along the dirt path that hugs the coast until you reach the hermitage of San Juanito. It is a flat, beautiful walk, perfect for watching the sea "beat" with force.
- Dip in El Charco: Very close by you have the Charco de La Lajas, a conditioned natural pool. If the sea allows, taking a swim while seeing Teide in the distance and the Roque Dos Hermanos above you is a luxury.
- Fresh Fish: You are in a fishing village. The Fishermen's Guild (Cofradía) and local restaurants serve incredibly fresh fish (parrotfish, red porgy, octopus). It is the finishing touch to the visit.
Punta del Hidalgo Viewpoint is the meeting point between human design and the brute force of Anaga. An end of the road that is worth it.