TF-523 Crossroad TF-24 to Güímar (Fátima)
Where it goes
Crossroad TF-24 → Güímar (Fátima) View route on Google Maps →
What to expect
This is one of the most technical and thrilling mountain descents in Tenerife along the TF-523, famously known as “Carretera de Los Loros,” dropping from the high-altitude dorsal ridge down into the valley of Güímar
The character of the road is defined by its unrelenting sequence of steep, perfectly paved hairpins and extreme environmental shift. Plunging out of the cold, dense pine forest of the Corona Forestal, the route breaks through the treeline to offer breathtaking panoramic vistas over the entire eastern coast before winding into the warm agricultural lands of Güímar
A legendary rite of passage for local motorcyclists that demands focus and smooth engine braking through constant elevation drops. Watch out for cold, damp corners in the high forest, enjoy the rapid rise in temperature as you descend, and experience the journey on a nimble, well-balanced machine like the 2026 BMW F 800 GS
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Fascinating facts
- The TF-523 is deeply embedded in local motorsport culture and regularly hosts official rally and hill climb racing events
- The environmental transition is extreme, taking you from the high-altitude Corona Forestal directly into coastal agricultural lands in just a few kilometers
- You will experience a massive and rapid temperature shift as you drop out of the clouds and into the sheltered valley
- The lower section provides a fantastic bird's-eye view of the Malpaís de Güímar, a protected volcanic badland on the coast
- The upright ergonomics and accessible power delivery of the F 800 GS allow you to surf the steep downhill corners with maximum confidence and minimal fatigue
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