Barranco de Afur

If you are looking for a different route in Tenerife, where you can walk among green mountains, listen to the sound of the water and end up on a wild beach, the Barranco de Afur is a hidden gem in the northeast of the island. It is located in the Parque Rural de Anaga, an area declared a Biosphere Reserve, and offers one of the greenest and most authentic landscapes in the whole archipelago.

The route starts in the small and quiet village of Afur, surrounded by mountains covered with vegetation. From there, the path descends through a narrow and beautiful ravine, following the course of a stream that, depending on the time of year, forms small waterfalls and natural pools. The sound of the water mixed with the birds singing and the feeling of humidity in the air gives it a very special atmosphere, like a fairy tale or a Canarian jungle.

It is a moderate hike, with some narrow and slippery areas (especially if it has rained), so it is best to wear good shoes and take it easy. Along the way you will see laurel forests, reed beds, curious rock formations and the typical greenery of Anaga, which seems to be from another world.

After about two hours of descent, you arrive at Tamadite Beach, a wild cove of sand and black stones where the sea usually breaks with force. It is not a beach for swimming (the waves are usually dangerous), but it is a good place to sit for a while, have something to eat and simply enjoy the brutal landscape where the ravine meets the ocean.