The famous Anaga Rural Park is located a few kilometers from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and San Cristóbal de La Laguna. Declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2015, it is one of the most spectacular natural areas in Tenerife. Great peaks are found throughout the territory that derive in deep and abrupt valleys and ravines full of vegetation and life endemic to the place.

The extension of the rural park occupies about 14,500 hectares covering the municipalities of La Laguna, Tegueste and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The activities that can be done in this area are diverse, from hiking, mountain bike, to water activities such as surfing or kayaking.

Anaga is so extensive that you can enjoy the greenest and deepest forests, the clearest peaks and incredible views of the sea breeze and the spectacular beaches of the area.

Benijo and Almáciga are the best known beaches of this place, belong to the small town of Taganana and are extensive, with black sand and ideal for sports with table or simply enjoy a relaxing day at the beach.

At the top of Anaga is Cruz del Carmen, meeting point from where different paths begin to travel the area, one of the best known is the path of the senses. During this short tour you can appreciate the beauty of the place, where you will be surrounded by laurisilva and you will find several information posters along the way, also adapted for people with reduced mobility. Another essential path of the area is the path of the enchanted forest, although to be able to make its journey it is necessary to ask for an authorization to the Cabildo of Tenerife.

Throughout the territory of the rural park you will find many viewpoints where you can contemplate the landscape of the area, one of the most beautiful is the viewpoint of Jardina that offers majestic views of the Teide and the whole La Laguna.

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