Flora and Fauna of Barranco del Infierno: a protected natural treasure

15/12/2025Excursions in Tenerife

Every step through the Barranco del Infierno is a meeting with life. The diversity of species in this Protected Natural Area reminds us how rich and fragile Tenerife’s ecosystems are.

In the lower parts, we walk among euphorbias and cacti. As we climb higher, the landscape transforms — wild jasmines, dragon trees, and even palm trees appear. Higher still, the Canarian pine forests crown the slopes, filling the air with their fresh scent.

Birds are constant companions here: kestrels glide above, while owls hide in the rocky cliffs. More than 40 vertebrate species and countless endemic invertebrates call this canyon home.

Walking through the Barranco del Infierno is not only a visual delight, but also a reminder of how vital it is to preserve this natural heritage.