Experience Tenerife sustainably

In harmony with nature & the environment

It's not just the island's superbly mild climate that attracts travelers: Tenerife inspires with its charm, rich diversity and a big green heart for nature and the environment. The largest of the seven Canary Islands is known for its beautiful coastline, mountain landscapes and national parks, for the vibrant capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife and, of course, for the unique black sand beaches in the north and the powdery white ones in the south.


What many people don't know
is that sustainability has also been a major focus of the sun destination for years. This is demonstrated not least by impressive facts and figures. For example, almost half of the island consists of nature reserves! There are 43 in total. In addition, several beaches and stretches of coastline have been awarded the
"Blue Flag" adorn. The eco-label, which is awarded annually, allows conclusions to be drawn about water quality, environmental management, environmental education and service quality. And when it comes to environmental protection, the figures speak for themselves: a total of 12 tourism companies for outdoor activities have signed up to the Charter for Environmental Protection. This initiative is also supported by the island government itself.


A central topic is the so-called "BIOSPHERE" certification.
The sustainability efforts of the "Biosphere Destinations Community" are guaranteed by globally agreed criteria from UNESCO and UNWTO.


The ambitious goals of the destination
also include tourist accommodation. The world's first completely CO₂-neutral village was opened in Granadilla back in 2010. Here, 24 bioclimatic houses built from ecological materials run completely independently of external energy suppliers.


A major highlight when it comes to exploring Tenerife sustainably as a traveler,
is the Anaga Landscape Park, which has been a biosphere reserve since 2015 - an Eldorado for extensive hikes and tours not far from the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Deep valleys and gorges, jagged peaks above the steeply rising mountain range and breathtaking coastal landscapes make for unforgettable nature experiences.


Geologically, the Anaga massif is
one of the oldest areas of the volcanic island, some of the rocks are over seven million years old. With 1,900 species, the area has a particularly large variety of reptiles, birds, fish and invertebrates. With a total area of almost 14,500 hectares, the Anaga Landscape Park covers a significant part of Tenerife. Top hiking recommendation: the Sendero de Los Sentidos in the Anaga Landscape Park.


In general, hiking is
is one of the best ways to discover the diversity of Tenerife's landscape in a literally sustainable way. Time and space merge, the lush vegetation and the constant walking bring peace to body and mind and the surrounding landscape is great cinema for the senses. Hundreds of kilometers of perfectly signposted hiking trails cover the island like a network of possibilities and are waiting to be explored. A visit to the Teide National Park, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to Spain's highest mountain, the Teide at 3,718 meters, is also highly recommended.

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