Description
La Quebrada Recreational Area is set in a beautiful laurel forest, one of the most representative ecosystems of Anaga Rural Park.
Its name alludes to a section of this slope that was hollowed out by the landslides on Saint Andrew’s Day in 1922, when heavy rains swept huge volumes of earth and uprooted trees down the ravine and into the sea.
The forest is always verdant thanks to the moisture provided by the winds and is rich in biodiversity. The most common plant species include laurel (Laurus novocanariensis), til (Ocotea foetens) and viñatigo (Persea indica). As for the fauna, this area is home to several of the Canary Islands’ endemic birds, such as the laurel pigeon and Bolle’s pigeon.
Vehicle access to this recreational area is via asphalt roads.
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.
