Description
Las Raíces Campsite is situated at an altitude of 1,000 metres on the southern slopes of the La Esperanza ridge, a location where mist and low temperatures are common.
The area is covered in woodland featuring species typical of the humid climate, such as faya (Morella faya), acebiño (Ilex canariensis) and tree heath (Erica arborea), mixed with Canary Island pines and bushes with colourful flowers, such as jara (rockrose, Cistus symphytifolius), poleo (Bystropogonoriganifolius) and corazoncillo (Lotus campylocladus). As for fauna, the most common species are finches and woodpeckers which can be heard boring holes in the oldest tree trunks.
Due to its proximity to towns and villages, its easy access by car via asphalt roads and its many waymarked paths, it is a very popular area, especially on public holidays and weekends.
The camping area adjoins a recreational area offering a range of services.
Tips
- Enjoy the local plant and animal life without disturbing it. Be curious but from a safe and respectful distance.
- Follow the rules and instructions on the signs to avoid disturbance to people and animals.
- Keep the environment clean and leave no litter behind. Rubbish and cigarette butts must be disposed of in the designated containers.
- Travel in small groups to keep noise pollution and the impact on the environment to a minimum.
- Use the water in the toilets and taps responsibly. Water is a scarce and precious commodity on our island.
Booking conditions
The booking form has the status of an official authorisation and is issued in accordance with the following regulations: the Order of 31 August 1993, which regulates camping in protected natural areas and public and private land; the Regulations for service provision at recreational and camping areas of the Tenerife Island Council; and the applicable use regulations established in the Plan/Regulation of the corresponding protected natural area.
Confirmation of this booking signifies acceptance of the following conditions, together with the conditions set out in current legislation, and failure to comply with them may constitute an offence punishable under environmental law:
- You may only camp in the site and pitch type, on the dates and with the people listed in this form.
- This authorisation, in printed form or on a mobile device, must be shown on request to the campsite staff, whose instructions must be followed.
- Your stay in the campsite begins at 12:00 noon on the day of arrival and ends at 12:00 noon on the day of departure.
- The campsites may not be equipped with facilities of their own, in which case the facilities of the adjoining recreational area may be used in accordance with current legislation.
- Small folding furniture (tables, chairs, parasols, small pop-up tents to protect children from the sun, etc.) is permitted. Other types of structures, such as hammocks, sun loungers, bouncy castles, marquees, zip wires, swings, etc., are forbidden.
- The use of portable barbecues is prohibited.
- Only gas cylinders of up to 3kg may be used for fires and they must be placed on a level surface, free of vegetation and nearby objects. The barbecues may only be lit during daylight hours.
- Do not park your vehicle where it blocks access to other tracks.
- Overnight stays in the parking area are forbidden.
- Do not discharge substances or waste into the drains of the water points, and the use of detergents is also prohibited. It is also forbidden to collect water and transport it off the premises.
- Horses, motor vehicles and bicycles are not permitted in the recreational area and campsite.
- Pets must be kept on a leash and under the direct control of their owner.
- Do not leave waste outside the rubbish bins. If there are no bins or if they are full, you must take your rubbish with you.
- It is forbidden to destroy, damage or collect plant and animal species, their habitats or any element of geological value.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
- The water from the water points is not fit for human consumption.
- The toilets may have opening and closing times
