Going through the natural routes of the island encourages the respect of the little ones for nature. Get to know the best trails for children in Tenerife.Educating the little ones in the house so that they know and respect nature is essential for the conservation of the planet. In an increasingly globalized and comfortable world, we forget the importance of the environment and natural spaces. It is recommended that when we travel with our children we show them the true essence of a place. There is nothing better to do it than a real walk on any of the many children's trails in Tenerife.With a walk through Mount Teide, through the Anaga Massif or through the highlands of the north of the island, our children will learn first-hand the value of a well-cared natural environment, free and full of native fauna and flora. In addition, you can resort toour recommendations for trails in Los Gigantes.
Paths for children in Tenerife
It is very important that if we travel with children we choose a walk according to their abilities and ages. We don't want the kids to get tired or an unpleasant experience for them because they want to cover too much territory. Another key point is the danger, there are some trails in Tenerife with a high level of difficulty, which means that they are not suitable for all ages. Today we are going to show you some possibilities of trails suitable for your family trip.
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the path of the senses
Let's start with the simplest and perhaps one of the best known. In the Anaga Rural Park we can find the Path of the Senses. This natural space is easily accessible as it has a walkway for baby strollers or people with reduced mobility, it is perfect for all ages and physical conditions and it has three distances, depending on what we want to venture into the wooded area. Children will enjoy a truly magical, fairy-tale setting.
Water house in La Orotava
The route that begins in this municipality in the north of the island is approximately six kilometers long. This path enters the Laurisilva with the aim of reaching incredible views of Teide. Remember that when you arrive at the Casa del Agua you must take a path down again that will leave you at the starting point.
Malpais de Rasca
This Nature Reserve is located in the municipality of Arona. A walk of low difficulty of about 3 hours and a half. Starting at Palm-Mar you can reach the lighthouse in the area. Along the way you can make a stop at an area of puddles where the children will have a great time. A trail with a swim in the ocean always tastes better.
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Native fauna and flora
On these trails for children in Tenerife, as we mentioned before, you can observe the true beauty of the native flora and fauna. We will be able to meet many different species on these walks around the island. We are going to give you some clues, in case you can identify them.
Theblue chaffinchis the symbol of the island of Tenerife, a small bird with blue to dark gray plumage that lives in the Canarian pine forests.
The osprey or guincho is one of the island's own birds of prey. It is usually found in coastal areas looking for food. It can have a wingspan close to a meter and a half.
The spotted lizard is found mostly on the cliffs of the Parque Rural de Teno. It is an endangered species that is characterized by its blue or yellow spots.
The Drago is the vegetable symbol of the island of Tenerife. It is a slow-growing species that can survive hundreds of years. We will find them between 100 and 600 meters of altitude.
The Canarian pine is the main protagonist of the summits of Tenerife. This pine has a special resistance to fire thanks to its bark.
