Tafira, Protected landscape in Telde and Santa Brígida, Spain.
Tafira is a protected landscape in Gran Canaria that covers terrain ranging from about 1,300 to 3,000 feet (400 to 900 meters) across three municipalities. The area mixes open hillsides, pine forests, and cultivated lands, with marked trails connecting viewpoints and a botanical garden.
The area gained protected status in 1994 to preserve its natural diversity and traditional land uses. This designation was part of a broader conservation network established across the Canary Islands.
The area maintains its wine-making heritage with vineyards and small producers that continue traditional methods. The pottery center La Atalaya showcases local craftspeople at work, keeping centuries-old techniques alive.
The marked hiking trails are the main way to explore the area, linking different elevations and viewpoints throughout the landscape. Good walking shoes are essential since paths vary from flat sections to steeper climbs.
The landscape shelters around 60 invertebrate species that are found nowhere else on Earth, existing only on this island. These specialized insects, including certain beetles and flies, have adapted to the specific conditions of this elevated terrain.
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