Chinyero Special
Nature Reserve.

The Chinyero Special Nature Reserve is home to the youngest section of the Dorsal de Abeque, an area of great geological and scenic value that includes some of Tenerife’s most iconic landscapes. 

Among them are the sites of two eruptions that marked the history of the municipality: Arenas Negras in 1706 and Chinyero in 1909, the last one recorded on the island. The traces of these episodes are very evident in the landscape, characterised by solidified lava flows that create a striking and unique environment.

Beyond its visual appeal, this space is also a veritable natural laboratory. The earliest stages of biological colonisation can be observed on its most recent soils: lichens, mosses, and other forms of life that began to develop on the ground, bearing witness to nature’s regenerative capacity.

Partially located within the municipality of Santiago del Teide, the Reserve has marked trails that allow visitors to discover its volcanic landscape and observe the geological processes that took place here up close.

Ethical Tourism

Enjoy it responsibly and respectfully

  • If you are going hiking, check the difficulty of the routes and the estimated time beforehand. Inform someone of your route and avoid travelling alone.
  • Stay on marked trails: walking off the beaten track can damage endemic flora and cause soil erosion.
  • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear: weather conditions can change quickly, especially at high altitudes.
  • Do not disturb the environment: everything you see is part of the reserve's ecosystem.
  • Respect wildlife: avoid making loud noises and do not feed the animals.
  • Avoid stopping in unauthorised or dangerous places along the road.
  • If you are going to photograph the landscape, do so without encroaching on the track or compromising your safety or that of others.
  • Keep the environment clean. Do not leave any rubbish, packaging or cigarette butts behind.

How to get there?

From Santiago del Teide, you can access the reserve from various starting points. If we go on foot, we can start the Chinyero circular trail from the Los Baldíos area. Another option would be via the TF-38 road, which provides access to this circular route from another location.

CHINYERO SPECIAL NATURE RESERVE

The Chinyero Special Nature Reserve preserves Tenerife’s youngest lava flows, the result of the 1909 eruption. Walk along its trails amid a volcanic landscape of unique beauty.