Double-Seat Paragliding Flight at Punta del Hidalgo, North Tenerife
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Paragliding
Desde
€150.00
What to do in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Plans, activities and things to see in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
About San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna sits in northern Tenerife, in the corridor separating the Santa Cruz metropolitan area from the Anaga massif, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The municipality serves as the gateway to one of the best-preserved laurel forests on the planet, an ecosystem dating from the Tertiary period that shelters endemic bird species found nowhere else in the world. Tracks and trails leading from La Laguna into Monte de Las Mercedes offer immediate immersion in a landscape of mist, giant...
San Cristóbal de La Laguna sits in northern Tenerife, in the corridor separating the Santa Cruz metropolitan area from the Anaga massif, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The municipality serves as the gateway to one of the best-preserved laurel forests on the planet, an ecosystem dating from the Tertiary period that shelters endemic bird species found nowhere else in the world. Tracks and trails leading from La Laguna into Monte de Las Mercedes offer immediate immersion in a landscape of mist, giant ferns and centuries-old trees.
The PR TF-11 trail crosses the heart of the Anaga massif on a demanding, rugged route rewarded by views over deep ravines and the Atlantic. Mountain biking on the rural park's forest roads is increasingly popular, with circuits combining technical descents and viewpoints above the northern coastline. Birdwatching for endemics such as the blue chaffinch and laurel pigeon makes this area a key destination for ornithological tourism in the Canary Islands.
Highlights
- • Anaga massif laurel forest: Tertiary-era UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- • PR TF-11 trail with views of deep ravines and the north Atlantic
- • MTB on forest roads through Monte de Las Mercedes
- • Birdwatching for endemics: blue chaffinch, laurel pigeon and more
Best time to visit
Year-round thanks to the mild Canary Islands climate. Spring for endemic birds and flora. Autumn and winter for cool hiking under the laurel canopy. Avoid public holidays on main trails.
Practical tips
Always carry a waterproof layer: Anaga fog is common even in summer. Park in designated viewpoint areas to avoid blocking forest roads. PR TF-11 signage can be sparse on some sections; download the GPX route beforehand.
