Discover Las Laderas

Las Laderas is shaped by geological formations, a hiking trail between Teguise and Caleta de Famara, and archaeological traces. This offers several perspectives to consider when planning your trip: the location of the fossil cliff, the route’s course and the settlement history of El Jable de Arriba.

Geology and fossils

Las Laderas is a fossil cliff that corresponds to the topographic edge of the Risco de Famara and is completely separate from the present-day coastline. Two clearly distinguishable generations of debris fans have developed at the foot of the cliff. In the distal areas—that is, farther out—the debris fans transition into glacis. This relationship distinguishes the broader landform from the deposits at its foot and their transition into the outer area. Fossils are also of geological interest: they are of great importance for the study of Quaternary paleoclimatology. Their role in this field of research offers a different perspective from that of the landforms.

Hiking trail between Teguise and Caleta de Famara

On the hiking trail from Teguise to Caleta de Famara, Las Laderas is one of the geological features visible along the route. The Camino del Majuelo gradually descends the slopes along the way, offering impressive views of El Jable. Views and trail conditions may vary. In this way, a visible geological feature is complemented by a route description that focuses on the descent and the views.

The route from Teguise to Caleta de Famara is estimated to take about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Actual walking time depends on conditions and your pace. Use this estimate as a guide when planning, not as a fixed duration. It refers to the route; the conditions on the trail are also relevant to practical preparations.

A municipal report dated June 12, 2020, mentions maintained earth and jable trails in Las Laderas. On sections open to traffic, leveling made access easier for hikers, cyclists and vehicles. If you plan to use these trails, check their current condition and whether they are open beforehand. The maintenance information dates from 2020.

Historical and archaeological traces

Until the construction of the present-day road, the Camino del Majuelo was a historic link between the Villa de Teguise and La Caleta. Its former function as a link is distinct from the information about the hiking trail: it places the Camino in its historical context, while the descent and views describe the character of the route.

The Las Laderas archaeological site is one of the settlements of El Jable de Arriba. It includes buildings with roughly circular or oval floor plans, small livestock structures, and larger livestock shelters or enclosures. It also features stone heaps resembling burial mounds in their typology. These different features give the site its own perspective alongside the geology and the historic function of the trails: here, the focus is on settlements and their structures; there, on a link between two places.

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