Barranco de Afur, Natural canyon in Anaga Rural Park, Tenerife, Spain.
Barranco de Afur is a deep canyon in the rural Anaga Park on Tenerife that stretches from the highlands down to the sea. The valley is framed by steep cliff walls and passes through different elevations with changing vegetation.
The canyon dates back to the Guanche era, when the area was inhabited, with archaeological finds proving human settlement here. Traces of this early habitation can be seen at several spots within the valley.
The ravine carries names from the Guanche language, with Afur meaning kiln or charcoal burner. These place names reflect how the original inhabitants lived here and used the land for their daily activities.
The area has marked trails of varying difficulty that allow for day trips or longer explorations. Best conditions occur during the cooler months when temperatures are lower and weather stays more stable.
The valley is one of the few places on the island where water flows year-round and eels live, the only freshwater fish in the Canary Islands. This ecosystem is rare on this dry island and makes the canyon especially valuable for nature watchers.
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