4.6 (6)•Forest Walk•Anaga, North Tenerife
A short laurel-forest walk from Cruz del Carmen, useful for families and first-time Anaga visitors.
The trail has three small route options from Cruz del Carmen, from a very short accessible-feeling forest taste to a longer loop of roughly 1.2 km toward the Llano de los Loros viewpoint. The point is not distance; it is the Anaga mood: damp laurisilva, mossy trunks, wooden sections, sensory signs and cool cloud-forest air. Arrive early for parking, bring a layer and stay on the marked Sendero de los Sentidos route unless you have planned a longer Anaga hike.
This stop can be brilliant, but road time, weather and the order of the day matter more than the pin on the map.
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Guest review summary
Commonly mentioned by visitors.
People like the short, accessible laurel-forest experience close to Cruz del Carmen.
The route works well for families and first-time Anaga visitors who want forest atmosphere without a long hike.
Wooden sections, sensory stops and a viewpoint reward make the compact walk feel varied.
Parking pressure at Cruz del Carmen is the main practical problem.
Signs can confuse people onto longer paths if they stop paying attention at junctions.
Cold, fog and damp forest weather can surprise visitors coming from the coast.
Recommended reviews
A. Mutis
Source: Google Maps
7 months ago
A cold, impressive forest route with strong nature and views; warm clothing was useful.
gDoban Gdanbogov
Source: Google Maps
4 months ago
The shortest trail was hard to find, while the longer option was still quick for a fit walker.
Szurek
Source: Google Maps
8 months ago
A forest path with manageable terrain, wooden steps and parking problems near the start.
Anna
Source: Google Maps
11 months ago
The longer route was beautiful, but poor signs led to an unplanned detour, which felt risky without experience.
Martin K
Source: Google Maps
in the last week
A relaxed short hike, though the reviewer advised not parking directly at Cruz del Carmen.
Easy Does Not Mean Urban
The route is short, but it is still Anaga forest: damp, cool and sometimes foggy.
KnowTenerife
Do Not Wander Into Longer Routes
Signage can feel confusing where short and longer routes meet. If you only want the easy trail, keep checking the markers.
KnowTenerife
No. It is easy by Anaga standards, though paths can be damp and include steps.
No for the normal Sendero de los Sentidos route.
Yes, especially if you choose the shorter option and keep the walk slow.
A light layer, shoes with grip and a simple route plan from Cruz del Carmen.
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