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.

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.

Enjoy a full day of culture and nature with a guided bus tour to Santa Cruz and La Laguna, the modern and ancient capitals of Tenerife with time to enjoy and the historic town of Candelaria. Explore the beauty of the colonial-style towns in search of architectural, cultural and gastronomic wonders and end the tour in Candelaria, home to the famous basilica that houses the image of the Virgin of Candelaria, patron saint of the Canary Islands. Get a taste of the authentic Canarian lifestyle by visiting three of the island's most important cities, each with its own distinctive character. Santa Cruz, the modern capital, is a stunning example of a coastal city with magnificent architecture and excellent gastronomy. La Laguna, the former capital and a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1999, is a unique example of a colonial city without walls. Candelaria is a historic town famous for its beautiful basilica where the Virgin Mary resides. A perfectly balanced excursion that mixes the best towns of Tenerife. The tour starts with hotel pick-up in the morning of the day chosen at the time of booking. After picking everyone up, the bus will head north towards Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife. In Santa Cruz and La Laguna , you will have plenty of time to visit the city centre with its architectural features, shops, cafes and restaurants. The second stop is in La Laguna, the former capital of the island, a stunning example of colonial architecture. The beautiful stone buildings with wooden balconies, narrow streets and several churches that make up the city centre were declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1999. La Laguna is also a bustling town full of bars, pubs and restaurants. The last stop is Candelaria, a historic village a few kilometres south of Santa Cruz. According to historical accounts, in 1390, two Guanches, natives of the island, found a mysterious statue at the bottom of a ravine. When the first Christian conquerors arrived on the island, they identified it as the statue of the Virgin Mary, who later became the patron saint of the Canary Islands.

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE FROM THE LANDSCAPE HOTSPOTS! Before the workshop date, all your wishes regarding the location, as well as the meeting point and time will be discussed by phone or email! 01_ANAGA I PLAYA DEL BENIJO__A magical beach invites you! Wonderful for anyone who wants to experience the Atlantic up close. The beach with its symbolic rocks has an overwhelming beauty and is reached via a spectacular country road that leads through the Anaga Mountains with its laurel forest. Even the road to Playa de Benijo offers photographic highlights. 02_ANAGA I LORBEERWALD__An enchanted primeval forest with steep mountain ranges and breathtaking coastal stretches. Gnarled, twisting branches form tunnels, overgrown with mosses and lichens. You can often see fields of clouds rising up and dropping over the mountain ridges. At special moments, wafts of mist flooded with sunlight turn this fairytale forest into an enchanted forest, making it a photographic highlight. 03_PUNTA NEGRA I CHARCO EL DIABOLO__A pure lava experience where nature has created a masterpiece. These formations are incredibly beautiful and inspiring! Here you are offered a wide variety of photo opportunities. Ideal to accompany the sunset. 04_LA GUANCA I CHARCO DEL VIENTO__This enclave of beauty and color is unique. Even with a slight swell, the Atlantic unfolds its power. The water begins to show its excitement and enchants you when the masses of water enter in their wild play between the lava arms. A wonderful place to experience sunsets photographically. 05_PARQUE NACINAL DEL TEIDE I ROQUES DE GARCIA__Roques de García, "the finger of God" a truly divine place! The Teide National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. The location and the unique rock formations are impressive near the Pico Viejo 3155 and the Teide with an altitude of 3755 meters. Erosion has created masterful sculptures here over several million years. An Eldorado for spectacular motifs, even at night. The starry sky with the Milky Way spreads out above you, leaving you in awe. It is a hotspot that is second to none. Workshops are possible at any time of day or night. 06_SENDERO DEL CHINYERO I LAVA FIELDS WITH PINES__The most recent volcanic eruption on Tenerife took place in November 1909. Here at the Chinyero volcano, at an altitude of 1560 meters, mostly above the clouds, you can experience volcanism in a unique way. Mighty chunks of lava piled up wildly in dark brown and black show fascinating channels of lava flows. Luminous light green pine forests form a unique contrast. AT THE END OF THE DAY you will take home new photographic experiences as well as spectacular motifs. As a give-away, you can look forward to five card motifs and a photo guide with creative and technical tips.

We will meet at 9.30am in a cafeteria near La Laguna. After the coffee and toilet option we will go to the starting point of the hike. Activity will takes 3-4 hours long. Inside the beautiful green laurel forest in the Anaga. You will need hiking equipment and hiking shoes or boots. (We can provide if you do not have your own) Group size: minimum 6 participants (If the minimum group size is not met, participants need to pay the price difference for the tour to proceed. The tour will not start with less than 2 participants.) Transportation: Everyone arrives independently at the meeting point. Within the group there is an opportunity for carpooling to fill available seats in cars.

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.”