Legendary corners

Anaga hides among its ravines several virgin beaches that are an authentic natural treasure. It is easy to get carried away by the natural and wild environment and disconnect from the routine and the rush. This place is excellent for refreshing and recharging energy after enjoying a day of touring Anaga, either enjoying the sea or the scenery. Some examples of these beaches are:

Benijo beach is located in the northern part of Anaga, near Taganana, a black sand beach with a lot of charm surrounded by cliffs which is accessed through a long staircase. Caution should be taken because the waves are strong and from here you can enjoy beautiful sunsets.

Roque Bermejo beach. It is a sample of what were once the coastal farms in the area. It has a small port and some houses, mostly abandoned. It owes its name to the rock that rises majestically over the sea. If you follow the trail you can reach the lighthouse of Anaga.

Beach of Las Breñas. This corner is located in Las Palmas de Anaga, with access from El Draguillo, through a narrow path of several kilometers. It is a small and lonely beach from which you can see the Roques de Anaga.

Tamadite beach. We find it at the end of the Afur ravine. Its access is a somewhat complicated path. Extreme caution should be taken to reach the beach also once on it because there are usually strong waves.

Antequera beach. A beautiful sandy beach with difficult access. It can only be reached by a long trail across mountains or by sea. The views are unbeatable and compensate for the effort of the hike.

El Balayo. It is today the only beach in Tenerife with private access. It is located near Igueste and the curious thing about this place is the legend about the pirate Cabeza de Perro. It is said that the pirate was born in the year 1800 in the Valley of Igueste de San Andrés, that he had a brigantine and with it he dedicated himself to his mischief. On the Balayo beach there is a cave, which according to legend, served as a supply for the pirate.

In case he really existed, Cabeza de Perro also lived in Cuba, where he had a palace full of treasure and coffers with coins and jewels. After a time dedicated to piracy, he repented and returned to Igueste de San Andrés, but there he was imprisoned in the Paso Alto Castle. Legend has it that he was executed while giving a wry look and smiling… And it is also said that he hid his treasure in a cave near his birthplace and that his patrimony was never found.

Cabeza de Perro is probably just a fictional story based on the pirate who did exist, Amaro Pargo, since the first reference that mentions the pirate Cabeza de Perro is a novel called “Sor Milagros o secretos de Cuba: novela histórica contemporánea ilustrada”, written by Aurelio Pérez Zamora in 1895 and published in 1897.