Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Erques

The protected area spans 237 hectares featuring a 13-kilometer-long ravine with vertical walls reaching heights of 175 meters above sea level.

The Spanish government established this protected landscape in 1987 to preserve the natural formations that showcase the island's volcanic geological history.

Local farmers maintain traditional agricultural practices within designated areas of the landscape, primarily focusing on banana plantations in the lower sections.

The protected area includes multiple hiking trails across different altitudes, from 32 meters at the coast to 1150 meters in the mid-altitude zone.

The walls of the ravine contain visible layers of volcanic materials, providing a natural record of different volcanic periods throughout Tenerife's formation.

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 28.17028,-16.74278

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:36