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Tenerife: guided hike in the Anaga laurel forest

Guided hike in Anaga Rural Park from Cruz del Carmen, through the Forest of Enigmas and its ancient laurel forest. Easy difficulty. 4.8/5 from 269 reviews.

4.8269 reviews

  • 3 to 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Spanish, English
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
  1. Wikimedia Commons · FrDr · File:Parque Rural de Anaga - Reserva de la Biosfera Macizo de Anaga 27.jpg · CC BY 4.0
  2. Wikimedia Commons · H. Zell · File:Macizo de Anaga 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  3. Wikimedia Commons · H. Zell · File:Macizo de Anaga 02.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  4. Wikimedia Commons · FrDr · File:Parque Rural de Anaga - Reserva de la Biosfera Macizo de Anaga 12.jpg · CC BY 4.0
  5. Wikimedia Commons · FrDr · File:Parque Rural de Anaga - Reserva de la Biosfera Macizo de Anaga 15.jpg · CC BY 4.0
  6. Wikimedia Commons · FrDr · File:Parque Rural de Anaga - Reserva de la Biosfera Macizo de Anaga 11.jpg · CC BY 4.0
  7. Wikimedia Commons · H. Zell · File:Gallotia galloti eisentrauti - Macizo de Anaga 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Highlights

  • Laurel forest, a woodland millions of years old
  • The Forest of Enigmas, covered in moss and mist
  • UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Easy difficulty

Our take

Tenerife's other side: green, damp and free of crowds. At €24 with a guide who explains the forest, it is one of the best-value trips on the island.

What's included

  • Hiking guide

Not included

  • Transport to Cruz del Carmen
  • Food and water

Good to know

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • A rain jacket: Anaga's mist gets you wet
  • Water and a snack

Things to keep in mind

  • The ground can be slippery
  • Length depends on the option booked

Meeting point

Cruz del Carmen visitor centre, Anaga Rural Park

20 minutes by car from La Laguna. Bus 076 also runs from La Laguna.

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The experience

What you'll see

A guided route through Anaga Rural Park, in north-east Tenerife, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The path runs through laurel forest, a humid woodland that covered southern Europe millions of years ago.

The best-known stretch is the Forest of Enigmas, with trees covered in moss and mist. The guide explains the endemic plants and wildlife.

How it works

Meet at the Cruz del Carmen visitor centre. Guide in Spanish or English. Easy difficulty; length depends on the option. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Accessibility

Mountain trails: not suitable for reduced mobility.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hard?
No, it is easy; hiking shoes and being used to walking are enough.
What is laurel forest?
A humid subtropical forest that covered southern Europe millions of years ago and now survives only in the Canaries, Madeira and the Azores.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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