El Palmar

A hamlet with the aroma of freshly milled gofio

El Palmar is found in the north-west of Tenerife, in a fertile valley from which it gets its name. You could say that it is the ‘capital’ of the Teno Rural Park and a starting point to explore the old Monte del Agua forest or climb the peaks of Baracán or Talavera cliffs. The local economy is based on agriculture, wickerwork and palm leaf weaves, and there is often a noticeable smell of freshly milled gofio - a local roasted grain flour that has been made in the Canaries for centuries.

Architecture and tradition in north-west Tenerife

El Palmar is not just the starting point for a walk through the Teno Rural Park; it has a character all of its own. Small houses are dotted around the rural landscape and the local restaurants offer a rich choice of local Canarian cuisine. El Palmar also has a number of important pieces of architecture, such as old ranches and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación. Among the local traditions is the Baile de las Libreas (Dance of the Liveries), which has been celebrated every year at the end of September since the 17th Century.

Touristic info

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Sustainability

Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
Respect and look after the area's historic and cultural heritage, along with the different items of public furniture (information panels, railings, seats, lighting, etc.).