Anaga Rural Park

Hiking

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.

Explore the beautiful and ancient Laurel Forest and get in contact with the nature on this hiking tour. Take a simple walk without great difficulty and feel and smell the pure air of this laurel forest. If you think of yourself as a novice hiker, or simply want a more relaxed and slow–paced hike, step onto the route through the Anaga Forest. Discover all of life's natural treasures as you amble through the wondrous nature of what was once an isolated territory and see the original Canarian architecture. Wander through a landscape which, millions of years ago, was an independent island separated by the sea from the rest of the insular territory. Even today, it is still considered as a separate world, an island inside another with its own identity.

We invite you to discover the most spectacular and surprising corners of Tenerife, which include transportation by private car/minivan, driver/guide, and everything you need to spend an exclusive and unforgettable vacation. Once we pick you up at your accommodation We will go to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island is a fascinating city. where even the simplest things seem extraordinary here. We will resume the march towards the coastal town of San Andrés, located next to the famous beach of Las Teresitas. The most emblematic beach of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with golden sand stands out for being populated with numerous palm trees Our tour continues through the beautiful natural landscapes of Taganana and Anaga, declared Biosphere Reserves, which have managed to conserve their natural values in an exceptional way. We will also make a stop in the beautiful old town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, one of the 15 Spanish cities declared a World Heritage Site.

Start with pickup form Playa de las Américas, and first visit the town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in tradition, legends, and beauty. See the many churches, historical buildings, and charming streets of a town described as the "Florence of the Canary Islands". Then, make your way to Anaga, a volcanic rock formation that is between 7 and 9 million years old. Explore the area's landscapes which are adorned with geological formations such as roques, or old volcanic chimneys and dikes, which are fractures filled with solidified magma forming sheets of rock that look like walls. See beautiful cliff faces and deep ravines. Explore the nearby forests of laurel and dragon trees before returning back to your accommodation.

Enjoy a 5-hour nature and culture tour that takes in the historic sites and natural beauty of Tenerife. This is an opportunity to experience the diversity of the island’s landscapes – from its forests and beaches, to its volcanos and other mountains. Stop along the way to taste Tenerife’s traditional barraquito coffee, and visit a variety of towns that feature the best examples of traditional Canary architecture. A local guide will provide commentary en route about island history, culture and customs. Round-trip transfers from your Santa Cruz accommodation are included in the tour price.

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.”

Experience the forest with shinrin yoku. Feel your senses since you learn about Anaga origin, biology and culture. Shinrin yoku, forest bathing or forest therapy is a technique develop in Japan during the 80s. They realized people was connected to technology but disconnected of nature. So with different tools you can be back to your inner essence. Meeting in the agreed spot, Wellcome and start exploring. If you book pickup and drop-off, meeting point will be the spot you choose. By melting soft hike with easy tools from yoga such as conscious breathing, active listening, exploring the senses, mindfulness... you will be guide to fulfill the forest energy. Open your feelings and let you flow. Each session is different as each human is different too. Team picture, closing and farewell. If you booked pickup and drop-off you will be bring till same spot you chose.

Women in-between linen and wine invites you to discover El Batan herstory. Through a little foot path inside the El Rio ravine you will discover the life in these hard conditions centuries ago. And you will taste the local wine produced in the carved bodega you will find. Transport pick-up from different spots. From there you will explore the laurisilva forest in Anaga Biosphere Reserve till the little village of El Batán. Experience the knowledge our women on the area that keep alive the linen industry since centuries ago. The stunning scenery will amaze your eyes by surprising how in-between sloppy mountains life can be manage. You will be one of the lucky ones to try reduced edition of local wine bottles (if you choose to add the wine) Extra option: you can end up savoring local food on the familiar restaurant in the village. You will be drop-off in your hotel area.