A circular route combining the GR 130 and PR LP 15 can start in Jedey. Other trails also lead toward or pass through the village. For those considering Jedey for a hiking-focused stay, this offers specific route connections and a landscape characterized by protected nature, agriculture and volcanic history.

Routes around Jedey

The route that passes through Jedey is also known as the Camino Real de la Costa y Medianías. Stage 6 of the GR-130 continues toward Jedey after Las Manchas. The agricultural track to Las Manchas connects with the Camino de Tamanca; its track runs parallel to the LP-2 toward Jedey. Beyond Jedey, at 580 meters above sea level, the trail turns right onto a track. After the village, the track to Jedey passes through the Paisaje Protegido de Tamanca.

Distances and elevations also provide useful planning information. One trail climbs to 800 meters above sea level over about 4 kilometers and then enters a pine forest. Stage 6 of the Camino Natural de la Palma, which heads toward Jedey, is listed as almost 22 kilometers long. These details describe different route characteristics and should not be read as a single combined route profile.

Protected landscape and nature

The Paisaje Protegido de Tamanca is designated both as a protected landscape within the Canary Islands network of protected natural areas and as a Special Area of Conservation in the Natura 2000 network. The area includes historic lava flows from the 1712 eruption of El Charco and the 1949 eruption of the San Juan volcano. Hiking here therefore takes you through a landscape whose natural and volcanic history can be traced through specific place names and dates.

In the section accessible by trail, endemic plants such as tabaibales, retama and vinagrera (Euphorbia lamarckii, Retama rhodorhizoides and Rumex lunaria) grow. Vineyards and farmland are also part of the Tamanca section. La Palma giant lizards (Gallotia auaritae) and bluish Tizón lizards (Gallotia galloti palmae) are frequently found there, although sightings are not guaranteed. Observing flora and fauna is also one of the activities available in the protected area.

Distinguish routes by time required

The estimated walking time for the PR LP 15 Tigalate–Jedey is 5 hours and 30 minutes. This is distinct from the circular route combining the GR 130 and PR LP 15: it can start in Jedey, is listed as taking 11 hours and 30 minutes to walk, and can be spread over two days of leisurely hiking. Another connection from Jedey is via Llano de las Brujas on the GR 131 toward Fuencaliente.

These details help distinguish the types of hike: an estimated walking time for the route there, a longer circular route that can start in Jedey, and a described connection toward Fuencaliente. The almost 22 kilometers for Stage 6 of the Camino Natural de la Palma is a route distance, not a walking time. Also check trail conditions before setting out.

Getting there and local cheesemaking

A bus route connects Jedey and Tigalate in both directions. Timetables may change, so check them before traveling. The Paisaje Protegido de Tamanca can be reached by car via the southern LP-2 road; road conditions may change, so it is advisable to check them before driving.

Quesería El Manchón is located three kilometers south of Jedey. The farm keeps 170 Palmera goats and makes El Jedey cheese. After cheesemaking, the goats are milked daily and taken to graze in the surrounding area. Herd size and production details may change; daily routines may also vary. This cheesemaking tradition adds an agricultural connection to Jedey to the hiking and landscape themes.

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