Parque Rural de Anaga

Updated 2 August 2026

Tegueste

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015Massif of 7 to 9 million yearsLaurisilva forest, ravines and ridges

To the north, Tegueste's mid-slopes climb towards the Anaga massif, one of the oldest formations in Tenerife, which emerged between seven and nine million years ago. Tegueste shares a small portion of this protected area —around 6.5% of the Anaga Rural Park— together with Santa Cruz de Tenerife and La Laguna. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2015, Anaga stands out for its laurel forest (laurisilva), its rugged ravines and ridges, and an extraordinary biodiversity with numerous endemic species.

A dense network of well-marked trails, accessible from Tegueste's mid-slopes such as Pedro Álvarez or Las Toscas, allows you to enter this humid-forest landscape and enjoy spectacular views over the valley and the coast.

Essential information

Accessibility

The official hiking access linked to Tegueste is the trail PR-TF 12.1 (Branch to Tegueste), a branch of PR-TF 12 Cruz del Carmen–Bajamar; the Cabildo recommends public transport (TITSA bus line 273 from the La Laguna Interchange to Cruz del Carmen for the outbound trip, and line 050 to return from Tegueste to the Interchange). The Cruz del Carmen Visitor Center, on the Las Mercedes road (TF-12), serves as the main entrance, has parking available, and is connected by TITSA lines 076 and 275 (Cruz del Carmen stop).

Risk Level

It is mountainous terrain with narrow paths, steep slopes, and frequent fog: wear mountain footwear and bring water, check the condition of the routes at the Visitor Center, and do not stray from the marked paths.