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Parque Sostenible de Los Trazos
La Orotava
The Los Trazos Sustainable Park stands out because it doesn't try to resemble a conventional urban park. From the outset, it was designed with a very clear idea: to create a large green space adapted to Tenerife's climate, using native vegetation and minimizing water consumption. And that's very noticeable when you walk through it.
It's located in La Orotava, between the areas of La Piedad, La Fariña, and Candelaria del Lomo, occupying a fairly steep hillside. Instead of hiding the slope, the park takes advantage of it with winding paths, terraces, and viewpoints that constantly change the perspective as you go up or down. This makes walking here much more dynamic than in other flatter, more repetitive parks.
One of its most interesting features is the vegetation. Here, practically everything focuses on Canarian flora: dragon trees, spurge, junipers, Canary Island pine, mocan trees, palm trees, and other native species distributed throughout different areas of the park. Many of these areas also have explanatory panels, so the place also functions almost as a small open-air classroom about Canarian biodiversity.
The park also blends leisure and sport quite well. It has a children's play area, an outdoor fitness circuit, and a calisthenics area integrated into the path without disrupting the feeling of green space. It doesn't feel like a sports facility forced into the landscape, but rather quite well integrated into the surroundings.
Another thing that greatly enhances the experience is the expansive view. Because it's built on a slope, there are open views of the Orotava Valley and part of the urban area from various points. The viewpoints and terraces help prevent the park from feeling closed off, despite being located in a residential area.
It's not a place designed for mass tourism or for spending the entire day doing activities. It functions more as a space for strolling, exercising for a while, sitting quietly, or simply disconnecting from the hustle and bustle of the city in a much greener and more well-maintained environment.
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Where to eat
Porsabor
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What to see
Escalera de Agatha Christie
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Activities
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Beaches
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Nightlife
Shopping
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Sports
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Trekking
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