Anaga Rural Park

A really nice, humid walk through the forest in the clouds. The whole area of Parque Rural de Anaga feels almost otherworldly — mist hanging between the trees, lush green vegetation everywhere, and constantly changing visibility as the clouds move through the mountains. It’s a peaceful and refreshing experience, but also a bit surreal at times, like walking through a living, breathing cloud forest. The trails are well marked and there’s a great sense of being completely surrounded by nature. Definitely one of those walks you don’t forget easily — calm, atmospheric, and very different from the coastal parts of Tenerife.

I joined a group with a guide who made it an excellent day out; a fairy tale tour through laurel forest on the edge of the rain forest. I am glad I booked with a guide as I would have absolutely got lost on my own. Our hike was for 3.5 hours and it was stunning; beautiful walks and beautiful views. The weather was great and I wore a t- shirt and hiking pants which was perfect for the day in April. Definitly need good walking shoes and wet weather gear just in case.

Parque Rural de Anaga is an incredible place for hiking, with multiple well‑marked trails starting right from this area. The scenery is lush, green, and truly unique, making it one of the most beautiful parts of Tenerife. The parking lot itself is quite small, but the number of visitors is high, especially during peak hours. It’s definitely worth arriving early to secure a spot and start your hike before the crowds. This area serves as the main starting point for several popular routes, so good timing makes a big difference. A must‑visit for anyone who enjoys nature and hiking.

A full immersion in nature. The effort is definitely worth it! – For everyone who uses trekking apps: internet coverage is often completely absent. – Good old trekking without tech.

Gorgeous on a dry sunny day. The mature gentleman at the Visitors Center was very helpful in helping us select the right trail. He was also quite jovial and welcoming :-) and provided good ideas for other viewpoints and towns to visit in the park after our hike. Be sure to get the trail map from him. We hiked the Enigma trail (red markers), approximately 5km and about an hour to complete. The rains the previous days had made the trail slippery in certain parts, but no issues if you’re paying attention. The incline/stairs in parts can be steep but eminently doable at your pace. Be sure to dress in layers as you can be cold at the beginning and then hot when you’re going up the steep incline/stairs. Parking was already a zoo by 10am. Come early.