“Allanando el Camino” marks twenty years promoting active ageing in Puerto del Rosario

The municipal hiking project “Allanando el Camino” is marking twenty years in Puerto del Rosario, establishing itself as an initiative to promote active ageing, healthy lifestyles and social connections among the municipality’s older residents.

Puerto del Rosario Town Council presented a new edition of the programme at the capital’s Senior Citizens’ Centre on Wednesday, 11 November. For two decades, it has offered opportunities to enjoy nature, stay physically active and share experiences with others.

Twenty years promoting social connection and wellbeing

“Allanando el Camino” was launched twenty years ago to give older people opportunities to meet and take part in outdoor activities that could improve their quality of life.

Since then, the project has evolved into a programme combining physical exercise, contact with nature and social interaction. It helps participants build personal connections and strengthen their independence.

As well as encouraging healthy habits, the walks help combat social isolation and prevent unwanted loneliness, while providing new opportunities to discover different natural surroundings and share experiences.

A backpack for participants in the 2026 edition

One of the new features of this edition is the distribution of a backpack to participants, which will be handed out gradually during the scheduled outings and walks.

The initiative is intended to make it easier to carry personal belongings and improve older people’s comfort during the activities.

Puerto del Rosario Town Council has highlighted the importance of maintaining programmes that support older people’s social participation, emotional wellbeing and personal independence.

After twenty years, “Allanando el Camino” continues to promote active ageing, with walking seen as much more than exercise: it is a way to share experiences, strengthen personal relationships and keep discovering new paths.

The project is marking two decades of activity with the aim of continuing to offer older people in Puerto del Rosario opportunities for social connection and wellbeing.