Route 03 · Anaga hikes
The forest where Tenerife feels like another island
Anaga is one of those places you struggle to believe is in Tenerife. Mountains, mist, narrow roads, ravines and small villages hidden among the vegetation make up one of the most remarkable landscapes in the Canaries.
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Where
Anaga Rural Park, north-east Tenerife.
Suggested route
La Laguna → Cruz del Carmen → Pico del Inglés viewpoint → Taganana → Benijo beach.
Cruz del Carmen
One of the best gateways into the Anaga forest. From here you can set off on various trails and discover the laurel forest.
Pico del Inglés viewpoint
One of the most spectacular panoramas over the Anaga massif.
Taganana
Carry on to this small village surrounded by mountains. The drive there is part of the experience.
Benijo beach
End the route beside the Atlantic. Mountains dropping straight into the ocean make this one of the most cinematic landscapes in Tenerife.
Time to allow
A full day.
What to bring
Suitable footwear. Water. Something warm. Sun protection.
VviewCanarias tip
If it's misty, don't leave. The mist is precisely one of the things that makes Anaga so special.
Where to stay
Our homes are spread across Tenerife and La Gomera, so almost all of these routes are a short drive away.
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Route 02
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Route 04
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