SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Anaga: Tierra & Mar — Ridgewalks, Laurisilva and Sahara Sand in a Private Day
A private, eight-hour circuit from La Laguna’s market through the Emerald Laurisilva of El Mercedes to Playa Las Teresitas and the basilica at Candelaria—an essential primer to Tenerife’s north coast and highlands.
Anaga: Tierra & Mar — Ridgewalks, Laurisilva and Sahara Sand in a Private Day.
This private full‑day outing threads coastal panoramas and ancient laurel forest across Tenerife’s Anaga massif. Over eight hours you’ll move from the market streets of La Laguna into the evergreen Mercedes laurisilva, pause for sea‑views at Roque de las Bodegas, walk on Sahara sand at Las Teresitas, and finish at Candelaria’s seaside basilica.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Laurisilva and 360º Ridgetop Views
The Mercedes laurel forest around Cruz del Carmen is vivid year‑round—an evergreen, mist‑softened woodland with sweeping 360º vantage points and a short ridge walk that frames the Anaga valleys and the village of Taganana.
La Laguna’s Market — Local Flavors
The tour begins in historic La Laguna, a UNESCO‑protected old capital where the local farmers’ market offers regional specialties—most notably the many varieties of Canary potatoes.
Sahara Sand and the Black Virgin of Candelaria
On the northern arc you’ll stop at Roque de las Bodegas for photos, stroll the golden Sahara sand of Playa Las Teresitas, then conclude at Candelaria to see the basilica housing the Black Virgin and the adjacent black lava beach and shorefront sculptures.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The day alternates market and village strolls with short, scenic walks and coastal pauses—moving from urban market stalls to mossy laurel groves and out to wind‑cut headlands and a palm‑fringed beach—packaged into a private, eight‑hour circuit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total trip length is 8 hours.
The outing includes walking poles (bastones). Vehicle is air‑conditioned and baby seats are available; pets are allowed.
Pickup is provided from your hotel or place where you are staying; travel between stops is by private vehicle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Anaga: Tierra & Mar • Privado tour last?
The tour lasts 8 hours.
Is pickup included?
Yes—pickup is provided from your hotel or place where you are staying.
Are baby seats available?
Yes. Baby seats are available for the vehicle.
Can I bring my pet?
Animals or pets are permitted on this tour.
What are the main stops on the itinerary?
The route includes La Laguna and its local market, the Mercedes laurel forest and Cruz del Carmen ridge walk, photo stops at Roque de las Bodegas and Playa Las Teresitas, and a final visit to Candelaria and its basilica.