Tenerife - The Path of the Senses

        Sendero de los Sentidos, or known as “The Path of The Senses” is a forest located in the natural reservation of Anaga Rural Park, in the north of the island. Anaga is maybe the greenest part of Tenerife, away from the crowds, noise, beaches, cities and cotidian life. In these areas you can come to relax and enjoy the beauties that this island has to offer. Enjoy the highland of mountains with sharp peaks covered with the green carpet of forests.

        Sendero de los Sentidos is probably the easiest hike (more like a walk) in the Anaga Mountains. What is special about this forest is that, as you walk through it, urges you to use all your senses to enjoy intensely the beauties that the woodland has to offer. You will come across several signs prompting you to stop for a moment to take in the surroundings using one of your senses. Feel the soil beneath your feet, the texture of the logs, the moss 🌱… See the landscape and the birds fly 🐦… Smell the fresh air 🌳… Listen to the soft sound of the branches, the rustling of the leaves, the wind creeping into the forest 🍃… Get the taste of nature!

        The forest combines 3 different tracks of varying difficulty and length, designed to help interact with the nature. All the routes start in Cruz del Carmen:

• track 1 – is the smalles trail and it has a ramp designed for people with disabilities♿. The walk takes no more than 10 minutes to do
• track 2 – is a little bit longer, a 500m walk and should take about 15 minutes
• track 3 – is the longest one, having a path of 1,3km and takes around half an hour to complete. It covers both first trails and then goes further all around the forest.

        Sendero de los Sentidos is an easy hike suitable for everybody. No equipment is required, even people with disabilities can taste the nature.

        The forest is extremely beautiful. The branches of the trees cross eachother forming an infinite arch all along the walk. Their strange shapes give the forest a mystical air, making you feel like you’re part of a fairytale. If you close your eyes and walk in silence, a door will open in your mind which will put you in close contact with nature in this special area.