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Campsite El Contador for tents

Camping area, Los Picachos , Arico

Capacity

30 Places

Contact

901501901 - 922239500

Description

El Contador Campsite is located at an altitude of 1,200 metres on the southern slopes of the island.

It is set in lush Canary Island pine forest, interspersed with shrubs such as tagasaste (Cytisusproliferus), codeso (Adenocarpusfoliolosus) and a species of rockrose called jarablanca (Cistus monspeliensis). Fauna includes blue chaffinches, great spotted woodpeckers, beetles, butterflies, etc.

Next to the recreational area the houses of El Contador are still standing, a group of traditional-style country dwellings surrounded by old, terraced fields that have been reclaimed by wild flora.

Vehicle access is via asphalt roads.

The camping area adjoins the recreational area offering a range of services.

Tips

  • Enjoy the local plant and animal life without disturbing it. Be curious but from a safe and respectful distance.
  • Follow the rules and instructions on the signs to avoid disturbance to people and animals.
  • Keep the environment clean and leave no litter behind. Rubbish and cigarette butts must be disposed of in the designated containers.
  • Travel in small groups to keep noise pollution and the impact on the environment to a minimum.  
  • Use the water in the toilets and taps responsibly. Water is a scarce and precious commodity on our island.

Recommendations and tips

Permits

  • Mandatory reservation: Required for all individuals on this same page in the “Permissions and Availability” section, below the technical details.
  • iOS reservations not updated: Please complete your reservation through the website. www.tenerifeon.es
  • For inquiries, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Overnight stays in caravans, motorhomes, and other camper vehicles are not allowed in this camping area.
More information

Services

The recreational area adjoining this campsite has the following services:

  • Toilets left open if there are people in the campsite
  • Barbecue facilities.
  • Water NOT fit for human consumption.
  • Tables and benches.
  • Children’s area.
  • Waste containers.
  • Parking area with no reserved parking spaces for people with reduced mobility.
  • The services are only available on week ends and bank holidays.
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Availability and permits

Reserva plazas

Individuals

Advance booking required

Reserva plazas

Companies and entities

No access for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and for natural persons working for profit

  • Day with available slots
  • Day with no available slots
  • Blocked day
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Dates

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Connections with routes

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Access

Access Campsite El Contador for tents

Access from the centre of Arico, taking Calle del Calvario and going up the asphalted road named “Subida al Contador”.

No public transport service in the area. 

Protected Areas

Transit

Parque Natural de la Corona Forestal

The Corona Forestal is the largest protected natural area in the Canary Islands, one of the most extensive forests on the islands, the lungs of Tenerife and the gateway to Mount Teide.  As its name ...

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Parque Natural de Corona Forestal

Weather

Today, sunday, in Arico


Clouds
Wind

25 km/h

Temperature

14ºC Maximum

12ºC Minimum

Rain

0%

3 day forecast

sunday

16ºC Maximum

12ºC Minimum

monday

16ºC Maximum

12ºC Minimum

tuesday

18ºC Maximum

12ºC Minimum

Places of interest

These are some of the points of interest you can find along this route.

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Monumental tree

Pino Gordo

The trunk of this pine tree forks at a height of 130 cm and has been used for signs indicating...