TAMADABA NATURAL PARK
Natural park with rare ecosystems on steep cliffs and several endemic species
On the road between San Nicolas and Artenara, we arrive at the entrance to an exceptional pine forest, one of the island's two natural parks. Tamadaba is an enormous massif with rare ecosystems on its steep cliffs. There are curious rock formations caused by erosion, such as the famous Dedo de Dios (God's finger). Among the vegetation are pine forests of great ecological value, such as those of Tamadaba and Tirma, perfectly preserved and home to several endemic species such as the Gran Canaria blue finch and the spotted woodpecker. Cistus, Canary euphorbia and Euphorbia balsamifera thrive in the lowest areas. Palm groves grow in the ravine beds. The park is also home to the exceptional Canary cedar and endemic species such as the Teide daisy and Globularia salicina.