Anaga: The Green Lung of Tenerife

In the remote and untamed northeastern corner of Tenerife lies a world that feels suspended between reality and legend: Anaga Rural Park. Here, nature reveals itself in its most primal and powerful form – forests shrouded in mist, enchanted trails, and coastlines that disappear into the endless ocean. Anaga is the green lung of the island, a sanctuary of biodiversity and silent beauty.

A Journey into the Laurisilva Forest

As you enter the park, it feels like stepping into another dimension. The landscape transforms abruptly: the air becomes more humid, light filters through moss-covered branches, and the leaves gleam with intense green. You’re in the laurisilva, an ancient forest that has survived for millions of years, a testament to Europe’s subtropical past.

Walking among these trees is a mystical experience. Time seems to slow down, each step accompanied by the song of birds and the rustling of wind through the foliage. The trails are well-marked, but every detour feels like an open door to adventure.

Mountains of Fire and Mist

Anaga is also rock, fire, and altitude. Volcanic mountains emerge from the clouds like islands in the sky. The vistas along the scenic road that crosses the park are among the most spectacular in all of Tenerife. Jagged ridges, breathtaking cliffs, and villages suspended in time like Taganana, where time seems to move at a different pace.

It’s the perfect place for hikers, photographers, and anyone seeking an authentic connection with nature.

Playa de Benijo: Wild Oceanic Beauty

Among Anaga’s most captivating gems is Playa de Benijo, a black sand beach that seems to spring from an apocalyptic dream. Here, the ocean displays its full power: waves crash with force, rocks emerge like sleeping giants, and the sunset offers breathtaking chromatic displays.

Benijo is the ideal retreat for experienced surfers and those who love the sea in its wildest and most spiritual form. There are no resorts or crowds: just you, the ocean, and the wind.

Tips for Visiting Anaga

• Hiking boots: Essential for the more adventurous trails.
• Bring a waterproof jacket: Fog can appear suddenly.
• Respect the environment: Anaga is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, let’s protect it.
• Stop in the small villages to sample traditional Canarian cuisine.

A Corner of Magic in Tenerife

Anaga is not a place to visit in a hurry. It’s a place to explore with curiosity, experience with respect, and leave with nostalgia. It stays with you like the smell of rain on moss, like the salty wind on your skin.

If Tenerife surprises you with its beaches and climate, Anaga enchants you with its most authentic and mysterious soul. It’s the island that breathes, whispering stories of nature and ancient legends, in a symphony of green, mist, and ocean.