Description
The caravan, motorhome, and camper vehicle area of Chío is located on the southwestern slope of the island, at an altitude of 1600 metres, providing a unique perspective of the summit. From here, one can observe not only Pico Viejo and Teide but also other smaller, darker-coloured volcanoes, such as Montaña Reventada and Montaña Sámara.
Due to its proximity to the island's peaks, it experiences a climate characterised by highly variable temperatures, both between seasons and between day and night.
This area consists of a well-developed, scattered Canary pine forest, which is also home to other species such as heartsease, broom, thyme, and chahorras. The local fauna includes the woodpecker, pecking at the older trunks, the blue chaffinch, and the lagarto tizón (a species of lizard).
Road access to the camping area involves travelling along a dirt forest track.
Near the motorhome area, approximately 1 kilometre away, is the recreational area with various services.
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.
