Sitio de Interés Científico del Tabaibal del Porís

The plant life here has adapted to the extreme conditions of aridity and salinity typical of the coastline of Tenerife. Species that thrive here include tabaibadulce (Euphorbia balsamifera), uvilla de mar (Tetraenafontanesii), tomillo de mar (Frankeniacapitata), salado (Schizogynesericea), southern boxthorn (Lyciumintricatum), ice plant (Mesembryanthemumcrystallinum), slenderleaficeplant (Mesembryanthemumnodiflorum), and lechuga de mar (Astydamialatifolia). 

Of special note is the piña de mar (Atractylispreauxiana), an endangered plant endemic to Tenerife and Gran Canaria. 

This species has been disappearing from this area due to an increase in tracks, debris and other uses. However, some specimens still survive on the strip of land near the coast and on the cliff sides and ledges. 

Although they occur in lesser numbers here than in other places, such as El Acantilado de La Hondura or MontañaAmarilla, this is one of the few places on the island where you can see them.

Among the vertebrates, there are two reptile species: the Tenerife lizard and the Tenerife gecko. 

The most numerous species, despite the extreme conditions, are the birds. Here you can see two endemic Macaronesian species, the Berthelot’s pipit and the plain swift, and other birds such as kestrels, yellow-legged gulls, chiffchaffs, hoopoes and spectacled warblers.

Links

• Medio Ambiente de Tenerife - Tabaibal del Poris - Cabildo de Tenerife