Anaga Rural Park

Anaga is a rural park in northeastern Tenerife with sharp mountain ridges, deep valleys, and dense laurel forests ranging from sea level to about 1024 meters high. The terrain displays a complex landscape shaped by dramatic slopes and varied vegetation zones across the mountainous area.

The territory formed 7 to 9 million years ago from volcanic activity and was the first landmass to emerge during Tenerife's formation. This ancient geological history shaped the dramatic mountain ridges and valleys seen today.

Local villages maintain traditional farming on terraced fields carved into the mountainsides over generations and still in use today. These hand-built terraces shape how people interact with the land and remain part of daily life in these communities.

Wear sturdy shoes for the steep and sometimes slippery paths, especially after rain. The Cruz del Carmen Visitor Center provides maps and trail information to help you plan your walks through the park.

The park holds a remarkable concentration of species found nowhere else in the world, making every walk a discovery of botanical and animal rarities. These endemic creatures and plants are part of what makes exploring the forest paths and rocky slopes so rewarding for nature observers.