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Tunel de las Hadas
Mazico de Anaga
📍Anaga Massif
👣11.2 km
🏋️Easy
⏱️Estimated time: 4h
📈Total elevation gain: 926m
⬆️Maximum altitude: 1032m
⬇️Minimum altitude: 616m
🅿️Parking nearby: Yes
🌥️The trail is mostly shaded but has some sunny sections
ℹ️No Visitor Center nearby
🗺️Some areas are difficult to follow due to overgrown vegetation
⚠️Some areas are vertigo-inducing and there is a risk of falling from a great height. Humid area and possible low visibility due to fog
📸Views, viewpoint, Fairy Tunnel, Laurel Forest
🌲 Laurel Forest
🏔️ Anaga Rural Park
📋No permit required
Fairy Tunnel and Roque Negro are part of one of the most captivating circular routes in Anaga Rural Park. The usual starting point is the Pico del Inglés viewpoint, one of the most impressive viewpoints on the island, offering panoramic views to the north and south. From there, the trail enters a laurel forest so dense that, in some sections, the vegetation arches over the path, forming a natural passageway: the famous Fairy Tunnel. The light filters gently through the leaves, and the humidity creates a magical, almost surreal sensation.
After passing through this enchanted passage, the trail descends to the small and picturesque hamlet of Roque Negro, a traditional corner where time seems to have stood still. Its whitewashed houses, orchards, and agricultural terraces are nestled among verdant mountains and deep ravines, showcasing the rural way of life that has endured for centuries in Anaga.
The circular route combines tracks, narrow paths, and steep sections, so appropriate footwear and water are recommended. On foggy days, the atmosphere becomes even more mysterious, enhancing the charm of the Fairy Tunnel and the landscapes surrounding Roque Negro. It's an experience that blends nature, culture, and a touch of magic, perfect for those who love routes with character and authenticity.
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Where to eat
Lucky Helado
If you're in downtown Santa Cruz and fancy something cold while strolling around Plaza de España, Lucky Helado is a very convenient option. It's a takeaway shop with a variety of ice creams and fast service, ideal for a quick stop before continuing your walk. Perfect for cooling off without any hassle right in the city center. There are often queues.
What to see
Presa de los Campitos
If you're looking for a peaceful getaway near Santa Cruz with a unique twist, the Los Campitos Dam has something special. It's not just nature: it's an abandoned structure that lends a distinctive character to the surroundings. You can stroll around, explore, and discover the contrast between the natural landscape and what was left unused. It's a little-known spot, perfect for disconnecting and discovering something different without going too far.
Activities
Área Recreativa Llano Los Viejos
If you're looking for a picnic area within Anaga that's more secluded and less crowded than others, Llano de Los Viejos has a very different feel. Here you're immersed in the laurel forest, with frequent mist, humidity, and that typical silence of the northern mountains. It's a more enclosed spot, perfect for relaxing, having a picnic or barbecue, and disconnecting from the hustle and bustle.
Beaches
Playa de Benijo
Benijo Beach, in northern Tenerife, is one of those places that seem like something out of this world. Wild, dark, and powerful, it combines volcanic sand with a rough sea and the silhouettes of rocks emerging from the Atlantic. It's ideal for those seeking pure nature, far from mass tourism. The sunset here is one of the most impressive on the island: the sun sets behind the rocks while the sea is tinged with gold and violet.
Nightlife
Urban 180
If you enjoy sipping a drink with city views and continuing the night without leaving one spot, Azotea Urban 180 is one of those rooftop bars I love to visit. Located on the seventh floor of the Hotel Urban Anaga in Santa Cruz, it shows: you get a panoramic view of the city, the sunsets take on a whole new dimension, the music and cocktails liven up the atmosphere, and as night falls, the place transforms into a lively rooftop club with a great vibe and people ready to have a good time.
Shopping
Ron Guajiro
If you want to try a rum with a true Canarian identity, Guajiro is one of those that's part of the local culture. You'll notice it especially in the honey rum: sweet, smooth, and very easy to drink, perfect after a meal or on the rocks. They also have drier and oaked versions if you prefer something more robust. It's a very local product, the kind you'll find in traditional bars and shops around the island.
Sports
Santa Cruz Extreme
The Santa Cruz Extreme is an iconic mountain race in Tenerife, which runs through Anaga Rural Park and finishes in Santa Cruz. It has several categories (60 km, 33 km, 18 km, 10 km, and a vertical race), with steep slopes, routes along trails, and traditional farmhouses. Held in October, it attracts runners of many nationalities; it is also notable for its sustainable approach and for promoting the natural and rural value of Anaga.
Trekking
El Tomadero
A circular route in Anaga Rural Park connecting Punta del Hidalgo with El Tomadero, ascending via a channel carved into the rock and descending through the ravine. It's approximately 6 km with little elevation gain, but includes technical and exposed sections that increase the difficulty. The channel is in very good condition and clean, although it can be quite vertigo-inducing in some places. The descent through the ravine is rocky and uncomfortable. A short but demanding route, not recommended for people with vertigo.