Full-day Tenerife villages tour with Anaga Country Park and lunch
One of Tenerife's first Spanish settlements, Taganana is also one of the most remote villages on the island. On this trip, it's just one of three scenery-packed locations you'll visit, alongside Candelaria and Anaga Country Park. Jonay, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Anaga Country Park is unique, and it's been listed by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. It's home to one of the last primeval laurel forests in the world. This mystical forest, known as Laurisilva, is characterized by ancient laurel trees, ferns, mosses, and other endemic plant species.'
In maximum groups of just 30 passengers per trip, you'll travel in a fleet of minibuses to discover hidden Tenerife in style. Up until the 60s, the fishing village of Taganana, where sugarcube house cascade down towards the ocean, was only accessible on foot or by boat. These days, a winding coastal road connects it to the rest of the island. Next we'll head to Candelaria, the religious centre of Tenerife – its waterfront basilica can hold 5,000 faithful – for a spot of sightseeing.
We'll continue up the coastal road towards the whitewashed village of Taganana and a lunch of regional delicacies in an authentic, traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll drive through the mountains to the Anaga Country Park with its deep ravines and forests, a landscape that has remained almost unchanged since the Iron Age. Jonay adds, ‘Anaga's ancient forests are a haven for rare flora and fauna such as the Tenerife blue chaffinch and Bolle's pigeon. There are several species unique to the island.
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Why you’ll love this…
- You'll discover the remote and traditional village of Taganana
- There's a visit to the pilgrimage centre of Candelaria and it's basilica
- It's a chance to spend some time in pristine nature in Anaga Country Park
- Dining on a typical lunch in an authentic local restaurant adds to the charm
- Your tour is led by an expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Tenerife
Important to know
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring warm clothes
- Subject to weather conditions
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Transport
- Driver/ guide
- Lunch
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
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