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The Enchanted Forest of Anaga
The ecological charm of the Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest of Anaga is located in the Anaga Rural Park and has been declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. This natural spot is very fragile and, therefore, must be preserved. It is absolutely necessary to book the visit in advance through the 'Cabildo de Tenerife.'
A unique ecosystem in Tenerife
We enter a humid forest, where the trade winds, colliding with the mountains, cause what is called 'horizontal rain,' nourishing a truly extraordinary ecosystem. The laurel forest predominates, which once covered the entire Mediterranean basin…
History and legends at every step
Then we come across the 'Roque Anambro', which rises to 815 meters, a volcanic rock formed by erosion over millions of years. According to legend, the 'Mencey' Beneharo, during pre-Hispanic times, jumped from here into the void to escape the Spanish conquerors.
Hiking in Tenerife: an unforgettable journey through the Enchanted Forest of Anaga
Afterwards, you walk along authentic, hidden, and leafy paths until you discover small plants with delicate violet-blue flowers: this is the Anaga Violet, the last and small 'gift' from the island of Tenerife.