Special Nature Reserves

Natural areas of moderate size established with the aim of preserving unique habitats, specific species, geological formations or natural ecological processes of great interest, which due to their scarcity, fragility, representativeness, importance or uniqueness merit special attention.

Reserva Natural Especial de Las Palomas

The Las Palomas Special Nature Reserve is located within the Las Lagunetas Protected Landscape, in the north-west of the island, and is...

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Reserva Natural Especial del Chinyero

The Chinyero Special Nature Reserve is located on the Abeque ridge, one of the three volcanic rifts on the island and the most active at...

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Reserva Natural Especial del Barranco del Infierno

The Barranco del Infierno Special Nature Reserve, in the south-west of Tenerife, is home to a water resource that is of particular importance for...

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Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de La Rasca

The Malpaís de la Rasca Special Nature Reserve comprises three volcanic cones, the surrounding malpaís and a 3 km stretch of coastline.

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Reserva Natural Especial de Montaña Roja

The Montaña Roja special nature reserve is an icon of the island’s south.

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Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar

The Malpaís de Güímar is one of the most popular spots in the south of Tenerife.

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