Teno & the West
Macizo de Teno
The Teno massif (Spanish: Macizo de Teno) is one of three volcanic formations that gave rise to Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
The Teno massif (Spanish: Macizo de Teno) is one of three volcanic formations that gave rise to Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It is located in the northwestern part of the island between the towns of Santiago del Teide, Los Silos, El Tanque and Buenavista del Norte. The volcanic massif, emerged during the last 5 to 7 million years, is furrowed by deep ravines and ends abruptly in the sea, in an area known as Los Gigantes, a series of high cliffs that plummet over the sea. The villages known as Masca, Teno Alto, Los Carrizales, El Palmar, Las Portelas and Las Lagunetas preserve the old agricultural traditions of Canary Islands.
The Teno Rural Park has an area of 8063 hectares, and is characterised by basaltic lava flows and a plant and floristic diversity that varies widely with each insular microclimate. The zones known as Monte del Agua and Laderas del Baracán are renowned for their forests of laurel typical of the vegetation of Macaronesia. Euphorbia balsamifera and Carthamus lanatus, a variety of thistle, can be found in coastal areas.
The Punta de Teno is the westernmost promontory of Tenerife. It is an area renowned for its marine wild-life offering the best areas for diving. The European Union has designated the Macizo de Teno as a special area for the protection and conservation of the large colonies of pigeons that inhabit the laurel. Ospreys, hawks, kestrels and barbary falcons are also commonly sighted. The area also contains archaeological ruins, with the stone edifices belonging to the ancient Guanche inhabitants of the island.
Tours & experiences in Macizo de Teno
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
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Puerto de la Cruz : Tour in Quad al Teide with Photos & Snack Local
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Masca
Teno & the West
A remote mountain village set among the dramatic ridges and gorges of the Teno massif in north-west Tenerife.
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Santiago del Teide
Northern Tenerife
Santiago del Teide is a town and a municipality in the western part of the island Tenerife, Canary Islands, and part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Las Lagunetas
Teno & the West
Las Lagunetas, es un caserío perteneciente al municipio de Buenavista del Norte, al norte de la isla de Tenerife (Canarias, España), situado en el Macizo de Teno y en el Valle de El Palmar cerca de Las Portelas.
El Molledo
Teno & the West
El Molledo es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Santiago del Teide, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.
Cumbre de Baracán
Teno & the West
La cumbre de Baracán es el nombre que recibe el tramo occidental de la cumbre que bordea el Valle del Palmar por el sur y el oeste, en el municipio tinerfeño de Buenavista del Norte (Canarias, España).
El Retamar
Teno & the West
El Retamar es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Santiago del Teide, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.
Tamaimo
Teno & the West
Tamaimo es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Santiago del Teide, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.
Valle de Arriba
Teno & the West
Valle de Arriba es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Santiago del Teide, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.
Las Manchas
Teno & the West
Las Manchas is a locality in the municipality of Santiago del Teide in the island of Tenerife.
Teno Alto
Teno & the West
Teno Alto es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Buenavista del Norte, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.
Arguayo
Teno & the West
Arguayo es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Santiago del Teide, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.
Erjos
Teno & the West
Erjos es una de las entidades de población que conforman el municipio de Los Silos, en la isla de Tenerife —Canarias, España—.