Anaga Mountains

Take an epic full-day adventure in the Anaga Rural Park. 2 in 1 - Forest and Mountains on this guided tour. Spend an unforgettable day hiking on unique hiking trail, and explore the last ancient laurel forest of Europe. Pass through lush Enchanted forest, explore hidden caves, and enjoy stunning views of Tenerife Island. Begin your Adventure at the Viewpoint La Jardina, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the island. There you have a chance to taste local food. From there, drive through the Enchanted Anaga Forest, stopping at some viewpoints to take in the breathtaking scenery. Then visit a hidden cave village to learn about the island's history. Start your hike along a water channel, leading to the most remote and untouched parts of the Anaga Mountains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a natural cave or up the hill in the afternoon. This is a moderate-difficulty hike of 7 km long, with an elevation gain of approximately 230 meters. It is suitable for nature enthusiasts and those seeking an active adventure. The total duration of the tour is 7 hours. The hiking component of the tour lasts between 3,5 to 4,5 hours. Our tour is perfectly suited for cruise ship passengers with a day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, offering a chance to explore the island's beauty and diversity. PICK UP/DROP OFF from the coastal area of Southeast Tenerife included! Los Gigantes - Puerto de Santiago - Callao Salvaje - Adeje - Costa Adeje - Las Americas - Los Cristianos - El Medano - Candelaria - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - La Laguna. We will pick you up from your Hotel/Apartments. After our Adventure, you will receive a link to download a package of 20...40 photos from YOUR Tour!!!

Discover the Anaga Rural Park forest on a 3.5-hour walk to the volcanic dome close to the hamlet of Taborno, coming down through the magnificent laurel forest of Anaga, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve since 2015. Hike while enjoying amazing views as the path comes out of the forest and approaches the cliffs facing the northeast shore of the island. Taborno is a hamlet right on top of the crane of two different gorges. It is considered a viewpoint hamlet.  Witness the local country life of the island and listen to your guide that will explain the local uses in such an amazing mountain chain. Anaga is one of the places in Tenerife where some aboriginal pre-Hispanic uses have been kept longer. After the walk, lunch will local products will be served.

Las Teresitas is a 1.5 kilometer white sand beach located close to the capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz, on the northeast of the island. It´s perfect to do Stand Up paddle board because it´s well protected from waves and currents . Stand Up Paddle is one the most acclaimed water sports since the activity implies a whole commitment of all the muscles of the body even though the activity relaxes the mind. On top of it, the activity happens under the Anaga Mountains, a Biosphere Reserve, close to the town of San Andres, one of the most beautiful fisher towns of the island You will receive a 20 minutes class by an instructor to know how to use the board, and will then have about 1 hour to enjoy the stand up paddle on your own

After having picked you up at the point closest to your hotel, we will not go by bus to the Anaga massif. Come and walk through the streets of La Laguna, a UNESCO world heritage city, where we will visit the market of local products. We will continue our tour entering the Anaga massif where we will take a walk in the beautiful "laurisilva" forest of Las Mercedes. In the company of our guide you will be able to discover a unique local flora. The direction of the places visited and the walk may vary in order to optimize the organization of the excursion. At the end of the excursion, we will return to your hotel.

Discover one of the last laurel forests in the world on a private tour of Anaga Rural Park, where time appears to have stood still for centuries. Start in the typical fishing village of San Andres, just outside Santa Cruz de Tenerife, near Teseritas Beach. You will be immersed in the natural world almost immediately. Your guide will provide information on the history of one of the oldest sides of Tenerife, sculpted by millions of years of volcanic erosion. Cross the Fayal-Brezal to discover places full of rural traditions, and friendly locals who are always waiting for visitors. Learn the legends and stories of the aboriginals, and the 1st governors who conquered the island. At the summit of Anaga, you will experience one of the best secrets of the Alisio wind; revel in the magic of the humid Laurisilva forest. Then, visit isolated villages that are still lived in by locals to see traditional rural architecture. Enjoy a unique view from a privileged vantage point, directly over a cliff that towers 550 meters above sea level. End with a walk in the UNESCO World Heritage city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, and discover why it is sometimes referred to as the “Florence of the Canary Islands.”

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE FROM THE LANDSCAPE HOTSPOTS! Before the workshop takes place, all your wishes regarding the location, meeting point and time will be arranged by phone or email! 01_ANAGA I PLAYA DEL BENIJO__ This magical beach is perfect for daydreaming and photography. It's perfect for anyone who wants to experience the Atlantic close. The beach is surrounded by impressive rock formations and is accessible via a spectacular route through the Anaga Mountains, which are home to a magnificent laurel forest. The route to Playa de Benijo is also a great spot for photography. 02_ANAGA I LORBEERWALD__ A magical forest with enchanting mountain ranges and breathtaking coastlines. The Anaga Mountains have a lot to offer variety. The old, gnarled trees create tunnels that are covered in moss and lichen. Sometimes, misty sunlit mists transform this fairy tale forest into a magical wonderland, making it an incredible photographic opportunity. 03_PUNTA NEGRA I CHARCO EL DIABOLO__ Charco del Diablo is a stunning lava experience created by nature. These formations are absolutely stunning and really inspiring! There are plenty of great photo opportunities here. It's the perfect spot for sunset. 04_LA GUANCA I CHARCO DEL VIENTO__ This unique enclave is a true masterpiece of nature, boasting unparalleled beauty and colors. The water starts to get pretty excited and casts a spell on us when the waves come crashing in between the lava flows. It's a also a great spot for sunset photos. 05_PARQUE NACINAL DEL TEIDE I ROQUES DE GARCIA__ Roques de García, "the finger of God", a truly magical place! Since 2007, the Teide National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The location and the unique rock formations are impressive near the Pico Viejo 3155 and the Teide with 3755 meters. Here, erosion has created masterful sculptures over several million years. An eldorado for spectacular views, even at night. The starry sky with the Milky Way stretches out above you and makes you marvel. It is a hotspot like no other. Workshops are available at any time of the day or night. 06_SENDERO DEL CHINYERO I LAVA FIELDS WITH PINES__ November 1909 was the last volcanic eruption in Tenerife. Here at the Chinyero volcano, at a height of 1560 meters, mostly above the clouds, volcanism is explained in a unique way. Huge lava blocks, wildly piled in dark brown and black, show fascinating channels of lava flows. Bright light green pine forests form a unique contrast. WORKFLOW__ This workshop will show you the interaction between your image idea, the choice of image detail, perspective, light and technical settings. All camera systems with exposure parameters are welcome, even analog. You should be familiar with your camera. Of course I will give help ;) A mini drone CJI is also available. At the end of the day you will take home spectacular images and new photographic experiences. As a give-away, I have five card motifs and a photographic guide with design and technical tips.

Experience Tenerife's rainforest up close, with plenty of stops to walk, explore and enjoy phenomenal views! We start our tour with a stop in San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Tenerife's UNESCO World Heritage Site. There you will have time to admire the architecture, climb the steeple of Tenerife's oldest church and view the city from above. We then drive towards the Anaga Mountains. We stop at all the viewpoints, including la Jardina, Cruz del Carmen, Pico del Inglés and many more spectacular 'miradores'. At Cruz del Carmen, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the laurel forest on a path, look at the moss-covered ancient trees, breathe in the fresh forest air and simply enjoy the green surroundings. At the Mirador 'Pico del Inglés' you can overlook the imposing mountains and look down to the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where you can see the harbor and even the opera house! We continue to the mountain village of Taganana with its narrow streets, where we also make a short stop to take photos and enjoy the atmosphere in the small plaza by the church. The highlight at sea level is Benijo with its beach 'Playa de Benijo'. The drive there alone is indescribable, the winding road along the sea an unforgettable experience, the rocks jutting out of the Atlantic a natural spectacle! You have the opportunity to have lunch in a typical Canarian restaurant. For example, freshly caught fish or other freshly prepared dishes. After lunch, we drive back over the mountains, this time via the small fishing village of San Andrés, which lies on the slopes off Santa Cruz de Tenerife and close to Playa de las Teresitas. After a short stop at this extraordinary beach, we start our journey home after many wonderful impressions.