Natural landscapes consist of those areas on the island presenting an image and conservation status that are conditioned by natural phenomena. Their characteristics have been defined by nature itself, entailing geological and climatological action along with flora and fauna.
On Tenerife, these types of landscapes are associated with the protected areas wherein such environments predominate and priority is placed on their preservation. Tenerife boasts a national park, a natural park and two rural parks, complemented by integral and special nature reserves, natural monuments, protected landscapes and locations of scientific interest. A total of 43 such areas can be identified, which, together, account for approximately half the surface area of the island.
Protected natural spaces
- Mount Teide National Park.
- Integral nature reserves: Ijuana, Pijaral, Roques de Anaga and Pinoleris
- Special nature reserves: Malpais de Güímar, Montaña Roja, Malpais de la Rasca, Barranco del Infierno, Chinyero and Las Palomas.
- Corona Forestal natural park.
- The rural parks of Anaga and Teno.
- Natural monuments: Barranco de Fasnia y Güímar, Montaña Centinela, Los Desrriscaderos, Montañas de Ifara y Los Riscos, Montaña Colorada, Roque de Jama, Montana Amarilla, Montaña de Guaza, Caldera del Rey, Teide, Montaña de Tejina, Roque de Garachico and the Montaña de los Frailes.
- Protected landscapes: Rambla de Castro and Costa de Acentejo.
- Locations of scientific interest: Acantilado de la Hondura, Tabaibal del Poris, Acantilados de Isora, La Caleta, de Interian and the Barranco de Ruiz.
- Special Conservation Areas: Acantilado Costero de Los Perros, Barranco de Icor, Niagara, Orchilla, Madre del Agua, Cueva del Viento, Laderas de Chío, Lomo de Las Eras, Riscos de Lara, Barranco Las Hiedras-El Cedro and the Piña de Mar de Granadilla.
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