8 Tantalizing Things to Do in Tenerife
Masca
A small village perched in Tenerife’s mountains, Masca can be reached by a road with show-stopping views its entire length. It’s often considered the prettiest village on the island, but the main reason visitors make their way up here is to tackle the trek that starts here.
Running down through a gorge and finishing up on an idyllic beach, the hike is a great chance to see some unique rock formations and endemic vegetation. Don’t let the fact that you will be walking downhill fool you, though — the track is steep and covered in loose rocks in places. Go equipped with good hiking boots and your camera!
Garachico
Garachico is a picturesque destination on the north of the island. Once upon a time this was a wealthy, bustling commercial port town. The volcano put and end to that. Engulfed by an eruption in 1706, the town is much smaller than it once was and is now mostly popular for the rock pools hewn from lava. The pretty and unusual pools dotting the coast make for a great day-trip.
For visitors who want to stay a little longer, there are walking trails just outside of the town that follow the path of the destructive lava flow.
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Parque Rural de Anaga
A stone’s throw from the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, lies the biosphere reserve and rural park Anaga. This is Tenerife’s natural beauty at its best — ravines slice through sharp mountains before eventually stopping at the glittering sea. This is a top point of interest in Tenerife as here you can find both sandy beaches and ancient forests alike.
Hiking trails through the park will let you get a closer look at some of the small villages, endangered native animals and dense jungle tucked away in the park.
