La Laguna Natural

Trails in Anaga

Alonso Fern?ndez de Lugo was not aware of how important it would in our day the enclave that the city chose to settle. His strategy, raising it in a place surrounded by mountains more than five hundred feet high, has now become one of the greatest privileges that can be enjoyed by citizens and visitors of La Laguna.

From the valley where it is located is straightforward road access to various natural areas of immense value. To the south, the road that leads to La Esperanza, in the municipality of El Rosario, and the Mount Teide National Park, to the east, the mountains of San Roque and a stunning view of Santa Cruz at the bottom of a ravine.

The city is surrounded by vegetation. Leaving it to the north, heading to Las Mercedes and the Natural Park of Anaga, we found the highest expression of their natural heritage. The country roads lead you through the bowels of forests populated by species of the Tertiary Period, through the laurel and dodging deep ravines. While en route, can be found in recreational areas to make a pit stop, sitting on a wooden bench to peaceful enjoyment of nature. And best of all: as in any island, their paths can end with a swim at the beach.

This environmental wealth is not confined to the perimeter of the city. Moreover, we must not leave it to enjoy a day in nature. The Laguna is a large green area, full of parks and trees, promenades lined with palm trees and fruit trees. Many athletes who choose the routes in the suburbs or a park for exercise. In the far north, the farms and tours of the plain lagoon, one of the favorite spots in laguneros for activities outdoors. traveled daily by hundreds of walkers.

The vegetation also fills in the urban layout: the Long Path, one of the most traditional walkways of La Laguna, the park or the Constitution itself Head Square are other spaces where you can breathe fresh air. The Laguna has grown and has been known adaptadar with the times without forgetting the past, the garden one day find its founders.

A small tip:

Laguna does not end at the end of a road. There are many marked trails that cross the Mount of Mercy and allow you to discover the secrets of the city on foot. Since the area of Las Canteras, in the north exit of the city, you can take a tour of the Cruz del Carmen, Majada Gorge, Lomo Morro and homicide the way until you reach the coast of Punta del Hidalgo, one of the coastal towns of the township. Mountain and beach on a route about 4 hours.