Description
The caravan, motorhome, and camper vehicle area of Arenas Negras is located at an altitude of 1,240 metres on the northwestern slope of the island. Due to its proximity to the peaks, it experiences a climate characterised by highly variable temperatures, both between seasons and between day and night.
Arenas Negras derives its name from the characteristic black volcanic deposits left after one of the last eruptions in Tenerife: that of the Garachico or Trevejos volcano. This volcano is part of the volcanic chain that connects the Teno massif with Teide – Pico Viejo, and its eruptions left behind that distinctive dark mantle.
The area is characterised by the contrast between the majestic Canary pine trees and the dark ground resulting from volcanic emissions, known as picón.
There are marked routes where you can begin or end your excursions on foot, by bicycle, on horseback, or with motor vehicles.
Road access to the camping area involves travelling along a dirt forest track.
Adjacent to the camping area is the recreational area of the same name, whose services and facilities can be used during your stay.
Tips
- Enjoy the local flora and fauna without disturbing them, always with curiosity, distance, and respect.
- Follow the posted rules and signs to ensure harmony with both people and animals.
- Keep the environment clean by avoiding littering or discarding cigarette butts outside of the designated bins.
- Travel in small groups to minimise noise pollution and the environmental impact.
- Use the water from the toilets and fountains responsibly. It is a scarce and precious resource on our island.
Booking conditions
This booking document has the value of an administrative authorization and is issued in application of the following regulations: Order of 31 August 1993 regulating camping in protected natural areas, public forests and private forests, Regulation on the provision of the recreational areas and camping areas service of the Cabildo of Tenerife and regime of uses established in the Plan / Regulations of the Protected Natural Area.
Confirmation of this booking implies acceptance of both the following conditions and those set out in current legislation, non-compliance with which may constitute an offence subject to sanction under environmental regulations:
- Camping will take place in the area, type of camping, dates and with the persons indicated in this document.
- This document must be carried on paper or on a mobile device and shown together with the official document (ID card or passport) that proves the identity of all authorized persons at the request of the staff in charge of surveillance, whose instructions must be followed and obeyed.
- The stay in the camping area will be from 12:00 on the arrival date until 12:00 on the departure date.
- The camping areas may not have their own equipment, in which case the facilities of the adjoining recreational area may be used in accordance with current legislation.
- Small folding furniture is allowed (tables, chairs, umbrellas, small quick-assembly tents to protect children from the sun, etc.).
- The stoves in the recreational area may only be lit during daytime hours. Gas cylinders of up to 3 kg may be used, which will be installed on a flat surface, free of vegetation and nearby objects.
- Pets must remain on a leash and under the direct control of their responsible person.
- It is forbidden:
- Parking vehicles obstructing access to other tracks.
- Overnight stay in the area designated as a car park.
- The use of portable barbecues.
- The installation of hammocks, sun loungers, bouncy castles, marquees, zip lines, swings, etc.
- The discharge of substances or waste into the drains of the water fountains, as well as the use of detergents.
- Drawing water and transporting it outside the facilities.
- Circulation inside the recreational area and the camping area on horseback, motor vehicles and bicycles.
- Leaving waste outside the rubbish bins. The waste generated must be taken away in case of absence of containers or if they are full.
- The destruction, damage or collection of plant and animal species, their habitats or any element of geological interest.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
• The water from the fountains is not suitable for human consumption.
• The toilets may be subject to opening and closing times.
