Things to do in La Laguna

Anaga Rural Park

Located in the Canary Islands, Spain, in the northeast of Tenerife, this is a stunning nature reserve known for its rich biodiversity and magnificent natural scenery. The terrain is diverse, including steep mountains, deep canyons, and vast coastlines. The vegetation here is primarily dense laurel forests, which were widely distributed across the Mediterranean region during the Tertiary period and are now preserved in the Canary Islands. The park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including many endemic and endangered species, making it a paradise for biologists and nature lovers. Hiking is the ideal way to explore this area. The park features many hiking trails, ranging from easy paths to challenging mountain routes, suitable for hikers of all levels. Along the way, visitors can enjoy spectacular natural scenery and experience a sense of secluded tranquility.

No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Loro Parque

Loro Parque is located on Tenerife, Spain, and was founded in 1972. It is a comprehensive zoo that integrates animal exhibits, educational programs, and nature experiences. The park houses more than 400 species of animals from around the world, far beyond parrots—gorillas, hippos, lions, red pandas, penguins, dolphins, and orcas can all be seen here. The park is known for its parrot collection and features a parrot museum displaying porcelain parrot pieces dating back to the early 18th century. Animal shows are a signature experience at the park, with educational presentations for sea lions, parrots, dolphins, and orcas, allowing visitors to experience the intelligence and physical abilities of these animals up close. Planet Penguin recreates the Antarctic environment with real snow and a massive iceberg and is home to hundreds of penguins, making it a highly recognizable immersive exhibit area in the park. Katandra Treetops is themed around Australian forests, where visitors walk along suspension bridges through the canopy and can observe the flight of lorikeets and other Australasian birds. The Jungle Ara rainforest area creates a jungle atmosphere with banyan trees, palms, and waterfalls, where macaws call freely among the trees. In addition, the orchid garden displays more than 200 species of orchids, the aquarium features a shark tunnel, and the AquaViva area showcases various jellyfish and tropical fish. The park is densely planted, from palms and orchids to cacti, simulating the natural habitats of different animals. The park's affiliated Loro Parque Foundation has long been involved in species conservation and research, and the Kinderlandia children's area provides a dedicated play space for families, and a walk through the entire park often brings surprises among the tropical plants.

Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín

Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique

Palmetum

The Palmetum is a botanical garden in Spain dedicated to the collection and display of palm plants. Located on a former landfill site, this garden has been transformed into a beautiful green space through meticulous ecological restoration and horticultural design. The Palmetum covers approximately 12 hectares and is one of the world's largest palm gardens, featuring hundreds of palm species from around the globe. Its design takes full advantage of Tenerife's climate, creating distinct ecological zones to showcase the natural habitats of various palm trees.

Playa de Las Teresitas

Playa de Las Teresitas is located inTenerife, Spain, and is a beautiful seaside resort. It features not only black sand but also white sand from the Sahara Desert. Additionally, a 1 km long breakwater was built to protect the beach from wave erosion, and it is one of the most popular beaches in the Canary Islands.

Mirador Cruz del Carmen

Parque Garcia Sanabria

Bajamar natural pools

Museum of Nature and Archaeology

The Museum of Nature and Man is located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Founded in 1958, its collection includes a large number of archaeological pieces, serving as a repository for pre-Hispanic artifacts from the Canary Islands. Other collections include extensive collections of paleontology, botany, entomology, and aquatic and terrestrial animals.