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Park · Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
Anaga Rural Park
Mountain massif in the northeast of the island, a Biosphere Reserve, with laurel forest (laurisilva) draped in moss, trails, viewpoints and isolated villages like Taganana.
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About Anaga Rural Park
The Parque Rural de Anaga covers the mountain massif in northeast Tenerife, one of the island’s oldest parts, about 7 million years old. Erosion there has carved narrow ridges, deep valleys and cliffs that fall to the sea. Since 2015, Anaga has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Higher up, the moisture brought by the trade winds sustains the laurisilva — laurel forest and other broad‑leaf trees — covered in moss and lichens, a type of woodland that existed in southern Europe millions of years ago and today survives on a few Atlantic islands. Mist is frequent.
Waymarked trails start from the Cruz del Carmen visitor centre, such as the Sendero de los Sentidos, short and easy, and longer routes that descend to the sea. The viewpoints at Pico del Inglés and Jardina show the ridges and, on clear days, the Teide.
On the north side, villages like Taganana, Almáciga and Roque de las Bodegas have white houses, terraced vineyards and black‑sand beaches with fish restaurants.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
In spring and autumn, for trails while the forest is green. In the morning the mist is usually lighter; bring a jacket, because it gets chilly at altitude.
How to get there
The Cruz del Carmen is about 10 km from La Laguna and 20 km from Santa Cruz, around 30 minutes by car. There are buses from La Laguna to the Cruz del Carmen and to Taganana, with limited departures.
Tip
Start at the Cruz del Carmen visitor centre, which provides maps and trail information. Do the Sendero de los Sentidos and then descend to Taganana to have fish for lunch. Bring a jacket and a raincoat.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Anaga Rural Park
What is laurisilva?
A humid forest of laurels and broadleaf trees that survives only on a few Atlantic islands, such as the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Does Anaga have easy trails?
Yes. The Sendero de los Sentidos at Cruz del Carmen is short and flat. There are also long, steep routes.
How do you get to Anaga without a car?
By bus from La Laguna, with few departures per day. Check the timetables.