Spaces requiring prior authorisation

Where and when to request authorisation

Hiking

The following permits and authorisations are required for routes within the Tenerife Network of Trails:

Teide National Park

Telesforo Bravo trail

• Reservations are compulsory for all visitors.

Request a permit

Other trails within Teide National Park

• Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.

Barranco del Infierno Special Nature Reserve

Barranco del Infierno trail

• Reservations are compulsory for all visitors.

Request a permit

Anaga Rural Park

We are currently transitioning to manage trail authorizations directly through the Tenerife ON website and mobile app.

ℹ️ Starting from October 14th at 07:00 (Canary Islands time), reservations for the week of October 21st to 27th for the trails in El Pijaral Integral Nature Reserve and Monte Aguirre Exclusion Zone can be made through the following links:

• Circular Trail La Ensillada - Cabezo de Tejo - La Ensillada (El Pijaral Integral Nature Reserve)
• Trail La Asomada - Cruz de Afur (Monte Aguirre Exclusion Zone)

🔴 Reservations until October 20th will continue to be managed through the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife's Central Reservations System (https://centralreservas.tenerife.es/?a=1).

Thank you for your understanding during this transition process.

Monte de Aguirre exclusion zone

• No access for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and natural persons working for profit. 
• Reservations are compulsory for all other visitors.

El Pijaral trail (La Ensillada - Cabezo del Tejo)

• No access for natural or legal entities of a public or private, for-profit or not-for-profit nature, and natural persons working for profit. 
• Reservations are compulsory for all other visitors.

Other trails in Anaga Rural Park

• Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.

Corona Forestal Natural Park

Trails in the Corona Forestal Natural Park

• [TEMPORARY MEASURE] Free access without authorisation or reservation for natural or legal entities of a public or private nature, both non-profit (town councils, schools, associations, clubs, etc.) and for-profit (active tourism companies), until 31 December 2024 as established in the Resolution.
• Free access for all other visitors, no reservation required.
• Email for enquiries - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Teno Rural Park

Trails in the Teno Rural Park

• [TEMPORARY MEASURE] Free access without authorisation or reservation for natural or legal entities of a public or private nature, both non-profit (town councils, schools, associations, clubs, etc.) and for-profit (active tourism companies), until 31 December 2024 as established in the Resolution.
• Free access for all other visitors, no reservation required.
• Email for enquiries - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Chinyero Strict Nature Reserve

Trails within the Chinyero Strict Nature Reserve

• [TEMPORARY MEASURE] Free access without authorisation or reservation for natural or legal entities of a public or private nature, both non-profit (town councils, schools, associations, clubs, etc.) and for-profit (active tourism companies), until 31 December 2024 as established in the Resolution.
• Free access for all other visitors, no reservation required.
• Email for enquiries - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape

Trails within the Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape

• [TEMPORARY MEASURE] Free access without authorisation or reservation for natural or legal entities of a public or private nature, both non-profit (town councils, schools, associations, clubs, etc.) and for-profit (active tourism companies), until 31 December 2024 as established in the Resolution.
• Free access for all other visitors, no reservation required.
• Email for enquiries - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ifonche Protected Landscape

Trails within the Ifonche Protected Landscape

• [TEMPORARY MEASURE] Free access without authorisation or reservation for natural or legal entities of a public or private nature, both non-profit (town councils, schools, associations, clubs, etc.) and for-profit (active tourism companies), until 31 December 2024 as established in the Resolution.
• Free access for all other visitors, no reservation required.
• Email for enquiries - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

La Culata Protected Landscape

Trails within the La Culata Protected Landscape

• Free access for all visitors, no reservation required.

Motor vehicles

Motor vehicle access to the forest trail network for recreational use is regulated inside protected natural areas and limited to 150 permits per day.

The types of vehicles permitted, with prior authorisation, are:  

• Trials, enduro and motocrossbikes.
• ATVs and quads with a handlebar steering system.
• Off-road vehicles with tyres of 10 to 15 mm tread depth.

Request a permit

Camping

Camping in protected natural areas

There are 15 overnight camping areas authorised by the Island Council within Tenerife’s protected natural areas.

They are marked, open-air spaces where it is permitted to spend a maximum of 7 consecutive days, with a tent, or in some cases a caravan, campervan or adapted vehicle.

It is free to use these camping areas if permission is requested a maximum of 15 days in advance.

Visit our facilities area for more information about each area and the services on offer: 

• Fuente del Llano Camping Area.
• Las Calderetas Camping Area.
• El Contador Camping Area.
• Chío Camping Area.
• Las Hayas Camping Area.
• La Tahona Camping Area.
• Ramón Caminero Camping Area.
• Las Raíces Camping Area.
• El Lagar Camping Area.
• Arenas Negras Camping Area.
• Barranco Fuente Pedro Camping Area.
• San José de Los Llanos Camping Area.
• Los Pedregales Camping Area.
• Las Lajas Camping Area.
• La Caldera Camping Area.

Find your closest camping area using our interactive map. 

Camping in Teide National Park

Inside the Teide National Park you can bivouac (camp without a tent) at altitudes above 2500 metres, provided you inform park authorities in advance and you do so in one of 4 recommended areas.

Find out what’s required to bivouac in Tenerife

Camping on private land and overnight camping as part of a long-distance hike

Camping on private land or overnight camping as part of a long-distance hike also require authorisation.

You can request permission by clicking on this link.

Recreational Areas

There are 20 recreational areas on the island, managed by the Tenerife Island Council.

They are free to use from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays, for educational/environmental activities and for leisure purposes by organised groups (organisations, associations, schools, companies, etc.), subject to prior authorisation, which must be requested a maximum of 90 days in advance.

For different activities (cultural, artistic, sports, religious, political, etc.) or if taking place on weekends or public holidays, it is necessary to make a reservation via the Tenerife Island Council, either in person or electronically.

Visit our facilities area for more information about each recreational area and the services on offer:

• Chanajiga Recreational Area.
• Chío Recreational Area.
• El Contador Recreational Area.
• Hoya de Abade Recreational Area.
• La Tahona Recreational Area.
• Ramón Caminero Recreational Area.
• Las Hayas Recreational Area.
• La Quebrada Recreational Area.
• Llano de los Viejos Recreational Area.
• Los Pedregales Recreational Area.
• El Lagar Recreational Area.
• Lomo La Jara Recreational Area.
• Laguneta Chica Recreational Area.
• Los Frailes Recreational Area.
• Arenas Negras Recreational Area.
• Las Lajas Recreational Area.
• La Caldera Recreational Area.
• Las Raíces Recreational Area.
• San José de los Llanos Recreational Area.
• La Calderetas Recreational Area.

Find your closest recreational area using our interactive map.