Things to Do around Arico

Arico offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and touring cycling. The region features over 240 routes, with an average rating of 4.36 stars from more than 24,000 visitors. For more details, consult the Hiking around Arico guide.

Arico's landscape is characterized by volcanic terrain, dramatic coastal paths, unique rock formations, and expansive pine forests. This diverse geography provides environments ranging from arid, rocky mountains to deep ravines and black sand beaches. The Corona Forestal Nature Park covers a significant portion of the region, offering shaded routes through pine forests.

Arico offers hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, including options for beginners. Routes like the one from Plaza de Los Condes de Santa María de Abona to El Río feature engaging stone pathways. The region provides a mix of gentle coastal walks and more challenging ascents.

Arico features good asphalt roads suitable for road cycling, connecting the coast and mountains with significant elevation changes. A notable 5.6-mile (9-kilometer) climb to the village of Arico from Porís de Abona offers resurfaced roads. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Arico guide.

Mountain biking in Arico benefits from its rugged landscape, offering technical single trails, flowing routes, and off-road options. Trails like BC-4 Pinares del Sur and Volcanes Negros traverse pine forests and volcanic terrain. Coastal loops from Punta de Abona Lighthouse also provide mountain biking opportunities. Refer to the MTB Trails around Arico guide for more details.

Arico offers various routes that can be suitable for families, including gentle coastal walks and less strenuous hiking paths. The diverse landscape allows for selection of routes based on difficulty and length. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified by checking route descriptions and difficulty ratings on komoot.

Arico features several natural landmarks and viewpoints, including the Tajao Rock Formation and the Barranco del Río ravine. Viewpoints like La Centinela offer panoramic vistas of the south coast and the Atlantic Ocean. The Siete Fuentes volcano is also a protected natural area within the region.

Arico is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 24,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars. There are over 240 routes available across various sports.

Komoot offers several guides for Arico, including Hiking around Arico, Road Cycling Routes around Arico, and MTB Trails around Arico. Other guides cover running, touring cycling, mountaineering, and gravel biking.

The official website for the municipality of Arico is the Ilustre Ayuntamiento de Villa de Arico. Information about the region can be found at arico.es.

The Oficina de Información Turística de Arico can be contacted for tourism-related inquiries. The phone number for the office is +34 922 161 133.

Arico offers challenging routes with significant elevation gain for experienced hikers. Trails like the El Contador and Montaña de los Alvaderos Loop Trail are considered difficult, covering approximately 12.4 miles (20 kilometers). These routes often provide expansive views across the landscape and the Atlantic Ocean.