Information and good practice in nature
Spaces requiring prior authorisation
With the goal of preserving our protected natural areas, which make up almost 50% of the surface area of Tenerife, access to certain areas and some activities on the island require prior authorisation
Where and when to request authorisation
Hiking
The following permits and authorisations are required for routes within the Tenerife Network of Trails:
Teide National Park
Telesforo Bravo trail
- Reservations are compulsory for all visitors.
Other trails within Teide National Park
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Barranco del Infierno Special Nature Reserve
Barranco del Infierno trail
- Reservations are compulsory for all visitors.
Anaga Rural Park
Monte de Aguirre exclusion zone
- No access for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and natural persons working for profit.
- Reservations are compulsory for all other visitors.
El Pijaral trail (La Ensillada - Cabezo del Tejo, or “The Enchanted Forest”)
- No access for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and natural persons working for profit.
- Reservations are compulsory for all other visitors.
Other trails in Anaga Rural Park
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Corona Forestal Natural Park
Trails in the Corona Forestal Natural Park
- Application form must be submitted by public or private non-profit entities (schools, associations, sports clubs, etc.). Please email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Reservation required for public or private for-profit entities, via this link.
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Chinyero Strict Nature Reserve
Trails within the Chinyero Strict Nature Reserve
- Application form must be submitted by public or private non-profit entities (schools, associations, sports clubs, etc.). Please email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Reservation required for public or private for-profit entities, via this link.
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape
Trails within the Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape
- Application form must be submitted by public or private non-profit entities (schools, associations, sports clubs, etc.). Please email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Reservation required for public or private for-profit entities, via this link.
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Ifonche Protected Landscape
Trails within the Ifonche Protected Landscape
- Reservation required for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and natural persons working for profit, via this link.
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Ijuana Strict Nature Reserve
Trails within the Ijuana Strict Nature Reserve
- Reservation required for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and natural persons working for profit, via this link.
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Teno Rural Park
Trails that cross the Teno Rural Park
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
La Culata Protected Landscape
Trails within the La Culata Protected Landscape
- Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.
Motor vehicles
Motor vehicle access to the forest trail network for recreational use is regulated inside protected natural areas and limited to 150 permits per day.
The types of vehicles permitted, with prior authorisation, are:
- Trials, enduro and motocrossbikes.
- ATVs and quads with a handlebar steering system.
- Off-road vehicles with tyres of 10 to 15 mm tread depth.
Camping
Camping in protected natural areas
There are 13 overnight camping areas authorised by the Island Council within Tenerife’s protected natural areas.
They are marked, open-air spaces where it is permitted to spend a maximum of 7 consecutive days, with a tent, or in some cases a caravan, campervan or adapted vehicle.
It is free to use these camping areas if permission is requested a maximum of 15 days in advance.
Visit our facilities area for more information about each area and the services on offer:
- Fuente del Llano Camping Area.
- Las Hayas Camping Area.
- La Tahona Camping Area.
- Ramón Caminero Camping Area.
- Las Raíces Camping Area.
- El Lagar Camping Area.
- Arenas Negras Camping Area.
- Barranco Fuente Pedro Camping Area.
- San José de Los Llanos Camping Area.
- Los Pedregales Camping Area.
- Las Lajas Camping Area.
- La Caldera Camping Area.
Find your closest camping area using our interactive map.
Camping in Teide National Park
Inside the Teide National Park you can bivouac (camp without a tent) at altitudes above 2500 metres, provided you inform park authorities in advance and you do so in one of 4 recommended areas.
Find out what’s required to bivouac in Tenerife
Camping on private land and overnight camping as part of a long-distance hike
Camping on private land or overnight camping as part of a long-distance hike also require authorisation.
You can request permission by clicking on this link.
Recreational Areas
There are 19 recreational areas on the island, managed by the Tenerife Island Council.
They are free to use from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays, for educational/environmental activities and for leisure purposes by organised groups (organisations, associations, schools, companies, etc.), subject to prior authorisation, which must be requested a maximum of 90 days in advance.
For different activities (cultural, artistic, sports, religious, political, etc.) or if taking place on weekends or public holidays, it is necessary to make a reservation via the Tenerife Island Council, either in person or electronically.
Visit our facilities area for more information about each recreational area and the services on offer:
- Chanajiga Recreational Area.
- El Contador Recreational Area.
- Hoya de Abade Recreational Area.
- La Tahona Recreational Area.
- Ramón Caminero Recreational Area.
- Las Hayas Recreational Area.
- La Quebrada Recreational Area.
- Llano de los Viejos Recreational Area.
- Los Pedregales Recreational Area.
- El Lagar Recreational Area.
- Lomo La Jara Recreational Area.
- Laguneta Chica Recreational Area.
- Los Frailes Recreational Area.
- Arenas Negras Recreational Area.
- Las Lajas Recreational Area.
- La Caldera Recreational Area.
- Las Raíces Recreational Area.
- San José de los Llanos Recreational Area.
- La Calderetas Recreational Area.
Find your closest recreational area using our interactive map.
