Description
Chío Recreational Area is located on the south-west slopes of the island, at an altitude of 1,600 metres, affording a unique vantage point from which to enjoy views of the mountain peaks. You can see Pico Viejo and Mount Teide, together with other smaller, darker-coloured volcanoes, such as Montaña Reventada and Montaña Sámara.
Due to its proximity to the island’s peaks, its climate is characterised by highly variable temperatures, both from from season to season and from day to night.
It is a forested area with scattered and well-developed Canary Island pine trees, alongside other species such as corazoncillo (Lotus campylocladus), tagasaste (Cytisusproliferus), tomillo (Micromeriahyssopifolia) and chahorra (Sideritiscanariensis). Local fauna includes the great spotted woodpecker, drilling into the oldest trunks, the blue chaffinch and the Tenerife lizard.
Vehicle access is via a few metres along a dirt track.
The recreational area adjoins a camping area for tents and, a little further away, for mobile homes.
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
This authorisation, issued under the provisions of the Master Plan for Use and Management of the protected area in which the recreational area is located, and the Regulations governing the provision of recreational area and camping services of the Cabildo of Tenerife, implies compliance with current legislation, in particular the following conditions. Any actions or omissions that contravene these rules will be subject to sanction.
- This document must be carried either printed or on a mobile device, and together with a valid ID card, passport, or duly certified copy, must be shown to the personnel in charge of control and surveillance, whose instructions must be followed and respected. Refusal to present it, or any discrepancy in the data, will result in the cancellation of the authorisation.
- The validity of this authorisation is limited to the recreational area, the timetable (from sunrise to sunset), at least 80% of the group members stated in the application, and the specific day indicated (unless it falls on a national, regional, island or local holiday in the municipality where the recreational area is located).
- The person responsible for the group assumes all risks inherent to the activity.
- The use of generators or amplified sound devices such as music equipment or loudspeakers is not permitted.
- Littering or pouring liquids of any kind on the ground is prohibited. Rubbish bags must be properly closed and deposited in the bins or containers provided. Special care must be taken with matches and cigarettes, which must be carefully extinguished and disposed of in containers.
- It is forbidden to kill, injure, disturb or harass wild animals, as well as to destroy, damage or collect their nests, offspring or eggs.
- It is forbidden to uproot, cut or damage plant specimens, or to collect geological elements.
- Pets must be kept on a lead and under control at all times by their handler.
- Facilities and furniture must be used properly; any actions that cause damage or breakage are prohibited. Children’s play modules may not be used by adults.
- Small foldable furniture (tables, chairs, parasols, small pop-up tents to protect children from the sun, etc.) is permitted, provided it does not block or obstruct pedestrian access. Other types of equipment not belonging to the recreational area, such as hammocks, loungers, bouncy castles, marquees, zip lines, swings, etc., may not be installed.
- Fires may only be lit in the designated barbecues or using gas cylinders, and exclusively for food preparation. From 1 June to 30 September, the barbecues may not be used after 20:00.
- Fountains may not be used as sinks, nor may substances or waste be disposed of in them.
- The passage of horses, as well as motor vehicles and bicycles through the table and barbecue area, is prohibited.
- Vehicles must be parked in the designated car park. When parking is only possible on the access track, vehicles must not obstruct traffic along the road or block access to any other track.
- Any behaviour that disturbs the leisure and enjoyment of other users must be avoided.
- If the activity is not to be carried out, the reservation must be cancelled.
This authorisation may be suspended or cancelled in circumstances such as fire or forest fire risk, adverse weather alerts, or any unforeseen cause. Before carrying out the activity, it is recommended to check the current situation via the Tenerife ON website or app, or by contacting the Citizen Services Centre of the Cabildo of Tenerife (922 239 500 / 901 501 901).
In case of emergency, call 112.
