If you want to connect with the emotions surrounding the trails, put all your senses on alert and don't miss out on everything this natural space has to offer.
In this post we introduce you to one of the most popular trails on the island of Tenerife the Path of the Senses.
It consists of a very special experience in which you will have to put your senses to appreciate the nature that surrounds the Anaga Rural Park, one of Tenerife's treasures.
The Anaga massif is one of the oldest areas of the island and an ecosystem of endemic species such as the laurel forest: a living fossil that has survived in the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores.
Where the roads meet
The Path of the Senses goes deep into the laurel forestalso known as the monteverdewhich is located in the Anaga Rural Park.
This trail is part of a network of trails that start at Cruz del Carmenwhich in the past was a Camino Real which connected the villages of Anaga with the city of La Laguna.
It was therefore the way to make the exchange of goods and agricultural products possible.
Cruz del Carmen offers a wide range of free parking and a information office of all the trails available in Anaga.
Right in front of the office, this spectacular trail begins.
Also, before walking the trail, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city of La Laguna from the viewpoint at Cruz del Carmen.
Important note: you should know that at the information office you can find at your fingertips audio guides for the realisation of this trail.
However, you can do it on your own if you prefer.
Dare to Feel
The most important thing to be able to discover the magic that surrounds this path is in you, you must dare to Feel and for that you have to make way for your Senses.
These three routes are called the Path of the Senses, because as you walk along them you can to know their nature through the senses of hearing, smell, sight and touch.
Along the way you will find several signs that tell you which way to go. The signs you can find are drawings of a hand, an eye, a nose and an ear.
When you come across one of these signs, what you should do is to stand in that place and use, for example, your sense of touch to to know how the different textures of the moss of the laurel forest trees feel like or, perhaps, to use the sense of sight to contemplate the incredible ramifications of the roots of trees protruding from the ground.
You can also get to know the variety of flora that surrounds this laurel forest, such as the laurel trees, wild olive trees or vinatigosas well as the common fern plants, ivy, morgalla or capitana.
Important note: for the enjoyment of all those who wish to follow this trail, a large part of this path is in the middle of the adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Which plan to follow on your holidays?
Don't miss the Experience Parque Rural de Anaga: Hiking and Guachinche
Visit the Anaga Rural Park. Enjoy a unique forest and ends this experience in a Guachinche tasting typical Canarian dishes.
If you want to live a unique and environmentally friendly experience, and also get to know the Anaga Rural Park, Biosphere Reserve, with the help of a local guide, book your place on a guided visit to an ancient forest.
Exploring the Senses
The Trail of the Senses is a circular path and that it can be realised in a short period of time, since its duration is among the 30 to 40 minutes.
Therefore, it is also ideal for the youngest members of the family.
Also, due to the fact that it is a low difficulty you don't need to be an expert in hiking, as you can do it yourself. the important thing is to live a new experience feeling its natural beauty.
This trail has three short and easy routes:
First track: Awaken your senses
This first route of the path is the shortest of the three, as it only has a distance of 350 metres.
This is the most suitable route for people with motor or sensory disabilities.
An easy route where even young children will enjoy an experience through the senses.
The section is located at the beginning of the trail and offers a footbridge and a small wooden terrace.
Second route: Let yourself be surprised
This second route of the road belongs to the Camino Real and has a distance of 550 metres.
This part of the path is characterised by its circular shape and low gradient.
The laurel forests will make you catch the attention of the unique beauty that this path has.
On this ancient royal path, we will observe the elements of the environment and we will discover different smells, sensations and wonderful views unique to this path.
Along this route you will find steps carved into the ground and a bridge and a wooden footbridge on the heights.
Third route: What the monteverde contains
This third route is a little longer with a distance of 1,200 metres, as the path starts from the main section mentioned above.
When you reach the end of this part of the trail you will encounter the viewpoint of LLano de los Lorosfrom where you will have magnificent views of the city of Santa Cruz y del Barranco and Tahodio Dam.
Also, if it is a sunny day you will be able to see the neighbouring island of Gran Canaria.
On this circular route, we will live different experiences through smell, sight and hearing. Discover different elements provided by the endemism of the Canary Islands. Pause and feel nature!
Important note: the unevenness of this third section of the path and its low level of difficulty mean that it could be a bit difficult to navigate for some peoplebut this depends on the special physical conditions of each individual.
It is therefore not an adapted path for people with disabilities or reduced mobility.
As you have been able to see, this trail is not just any type of path on the island of Tenerife.
It will give you the opportunity to feel the way through smelling, seeing, touching and hearing the nature that surrounds...
Would you like to feel the experience and get into it? Go ahead and leave us a comment about what you thought of this trail.
Important notice: for your safety don't forget to check the status of the trail and thus know if it is in the right conditions to do it, as it may be partially or totally closed after an adverse weather phenomenon.
Live the experience with us
We invite you to experience the sensory experience in the Anaga Rural Park where we offer you these different routes and discover the elements of the environment together with the hand of an official local guide, where we will finally finish this adventure tasting the Canarian gastronomy in a good "guachinche".
Visit with us the Tenerife's best kept secret and end the experience by trying Canarian food: gofio, fiesta meat, chicharros, quesillo, local wine... This is the full five senses!
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