Description
The caravan, motorhome, and camper vehicle area of Chío is located on the southwestern slope of the island, at an altitude of 1600 metres, providing a unique perspective of the summit. From here, one can observe not only Pico Viejo and Teide but also other smaller, darker-coloured volcanoes, such as Montaña Reventada and Montaña Sámara.
Due to its proximity to the island's peaks, it experiences a climate characterised by highly variable temperatures, both between seasons and between day and night.
This area consists of a well-developed, scattered Canary pine forest, which is also home to other species such as heartsease, broom, thyme, and chahorras. The local fauna includes the woodpecker, pecking at the older trunks, the blue chaffinch, and the lagarto tizón (a species of lizard).
Road access to the camping area involves travelling along a dirt forest track.
Near the motorhome area, approximately 1 kilometre away, is the recreational area with various services.
Tips
- Enjoy the local flora and fauna without disturbing them, always with curiosity, distance, and respect.
- Follow the posted rules and signs to ensure harmony with both people and animals.
- Keep the environment clean by avoiding littering or discarding cigarette butts outside of the designated bins.
- Travel in small groups to minimise noise pollution and the environmental impact.
- Use the water from the toilets and fountains responsibly. It is a scarce and precious resource 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
