Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro, Protected coastal landscape in Los Realejos, Tenerife, Spain
The Paisaje Protegido de la Rambla de Castro is a coastal landscape protection area on the northern coast with steep cliffs, palm groves, and dragon tree stands. The area includes an old hacienda and remains of structures from different periods.
The area was settled after the Spanish conquest when Governor Alonso Fernández de Lugo distributed island lands. In the 18th century, defenses like San Fernando Fort were built to protect ships from pirate attacks.
The area takes its name from an old settlement and today serves as a walking destination where people explore the vegetation and coastal views. The location has transformed from a populated center into a nature reserve that keeps the original landscape intact.
The trail starts at a beach and follows cobbled paths through ravines to old buildings with minimal elevation change. The route is easy to follow and suited for walkers with basic fitness.
The ruins of a water pumping station from 1903 show early industrial engineering on the Canary Islands. This steam-powered machine was part of a system to irrigate banana plantations in a distant valley.
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