The Monte del Agua forest in the north-west of the island is one of two laurel forests on the island along with the Anaga Mountains in the north-east.
moderate
Distance 13.4 km
The Monte del Agua forest in the north-west of the island along with the Anaga Mountains in the north-east, is one of two laurel forests on the island. These forests once covered much of northern Africa and southern Europe up until around 20,000 years ago. Today they are sadly all but gone. They are populated by a variety of species, mainly including laurels, lichens, heaths, willows and mocans. Viñatigos, fayas and wild orange trees are three species of evergreens that can also be found. The best surviving examples can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores. Thanks to the terrain in Tenerife's mountain areas, stretches of these magical forests can still be found.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
1,192 m
Lowest point
740 m
Start
Coordinates:
DD
28.327932, -16.804411
DMS
28°19'40.6"N 16°48'15.9"W
UTM
28R 323109 3134852
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Coordinates
DD
28.327932, -16.804411
DMS
28°19'40.6"N 16°48'15.9"W
UTM
28R 323109 3134852
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.4 km
Duration
5:04 h
Ascent
834 m
Descent
834 m
Highest point
1,192 m
Lowest point
740 m
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