Anaga: Pijaral & Chinamada
The Anaga massif - primeval laurel forest, knife ridges and the cave-house hamlet of Chinamada
The route
The line through Tenerife (Anaga), Spain - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Cloud, mist and damp in the laurisilva
Open year-round; often misty and damp; slippery. Confirm.
On the trail
Ancient laurel-forest ridges and cave-house hamlets
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Pijaral (permit-limited ancient forest) or the Chinamada cave-houses
Getting there & staying
Anaga, from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Santa Cruz de Tenerife; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; Anaga Rural Park (UNESCO biosphere)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery when wet, mist, narrow ridges
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.