Macizo de Anaga facts for kids
- The Anaga Mountains
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The Macizo de Anaga is a special mountain area. It is found in the northeast part of Tenerife island. Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands. The highest point in Anaga is Cruz de Taborno, which is 1,024 meters tall.
This mountain range stretches from Punta de Anaga in the northeast. It goes all the way to Cruz del Carmen in the southwest. Anaga has many mountain peaks. Some of these are Bichuelo, Anambro, and Chinobre.
The Anaga mountains were formed a very long time ago. About 7 to 9 million years ago, a volcano erupted. This eruption created these mountains. This makes Anaga the oldest part of the island of Tenerife.
Since 1987, Anaga has been a protected area. It was first called a "natural park." Later, in 1994, it became a "rural park." In 2015, something even more special happened. UNESCO named it a Biosphere Reserve. This means it is a very important place for nature. Anaga has the most unique plant and animal species in all of Europe.
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Discover the Anaga Mountains
The Macizo de Anaga is a wild and remote place. It has many humid forests. One special type of forest found here is called laurisilva. These forests are very old and full of life.
Unique Plants of Anaga
Anaga is home to many plants that grow nowhere else. These are called native or endemic species. Some examples include Ceropegia dichotoma and Echium virescens. These plants make the area very special.
Ancient History and Finds
The Macizo de Anaga is also rich in history. Many old things have been found here. These are called archaeological finds. One famous discovery is the Mummy of San Andrés. This mummy belonged to the ancient Guanches. The Guanches were the first people to live on the Canary Islands.
Villages and Legends
There are a few main villages in the Macizo de Anaga. These include San Andrés, Taganana, and Igueste de San Andrés. These villages are part of the mountain's charm.
A place in the mountains is known as El Bailadero. People used to believe that witches gathered there. They would dance around a bonfire. This adds to the mysterious feel of the Anaga mountains.
More to Explore
- Roques de Anaga
- Punta de Anaga Lighthouse
- Witches of Anaga
