Teno Rural Park

Entering the Teno Rural Park from Santiago del Teide is like embarking on a journey to one of the oldest and most impressive landscapes in Tenerife. Located in the north-western corner of the island, this natural area, together with Anaga and the Adeje-Roque del Conde massif, forms part of the oldest reliefs on the island. Shaped by ancient volcanic processes and bordered by the ocean, the park surprises visitors with its ravines, rugged ridges and imposing cliffs that rise above the sea.

One of its greatest treasures is the laurisilva forest of Monte del Agua, an ecosystem of great ecological value that is home to an astonishing diversity of endemic flora and fauna. Furthermore, this environment is home to the Tenerife giant lizard (Gallotia intermedia), an emblematic species of the island’s biodiversity.

Access from Santiago del Teide allows visitors to discover this natural space through trails that connect with the island’s oldest geological history.

Ethical Tourism

Discover it with responsibility and respect

  • 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.
  • Do not alter the environment: everything you see is part of the park'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, the most direct access to the Teno Rural Park is via the TF-436 road, which connects the municipality with the hamlet of Masca and, from there, with other areas of the park such as El Palmar and Monte del Agua. The route passes through spectacular landscapes with numerous stopping points to enjoy the surroundings.

TENO RURAL PARK

You can access it from Santiago del Teide and admire the oldest geological formations in Tenerife. Its ravines, ridges, and cliffs reveal a landscape shaped by volcanic activity.