Description
You come along the Mirador Cruz del Carmen as you venture into the laurel forests of Anaga Country Park. On a clear day the lookout point gives you a panoramic view over the Vega Laguna and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of La Laguna itself. In the distance, you can see the outline of the Teide volcano. Голуб канарський is observed here quite often. Голуб лавровий is also sometimes spotted, but less often. Other birds you can observe are Канюк звичайний, Боривітер звичайний, Серпокрилець канарський, Золотомушка жовточуба and Синиця канарська. A path that starts from the lookout point allows you to explore the laurel forest.
Details
Access
From the city of San Christobál de La Laguna you drive up the road to the Las Mercedes mountain. Be there early to avoid the crowds. A good idea anyway because early morning you have the best chances to see Голуб канарський. Click on the P in the map for directions. Beside the lookout point is a restaurant, a visitor centre and a market.
Terrain and Habitat
ForestConditions
MountainousCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Car , Bicycle , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo view from Cruz del Carmen by Falk2, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0


