Natural Spaces
The protection of natural areas with high ecological or landscape value is essential for their conservation.
We believe that the protection of these areas is essential for the tourism sector, since the tourist's choice of the Canary Islands as a destination depends on their good condition.
The promotion to the tourist of these spaces as well as the measures for their correct conservation is vital, as well as a differentiating element.
The Guayarmina Princess Hotel (red circle) has 2 Natura 2000 sites within 5 km:
It is located in the highlands of Anaga. The presence of riparian habitats -in frank regression in the archipelago-, and of endangered species, give it great scientific and conservationist importance, especially when some of these species only live in this area, such as the chahorra (Sideritis infernalis).
This area is located in the western sector of the island of Tenerife. This marine strip presents very varied bottoms and of great structural complexity. It has important meadows of "sebadales", marine caves, reef structures, etc. The fish community is represented by at least 358 species. The special conditions of warm and calm waters during most of the year, together with the great depths that are reached near the coast, offer unparalleled characteristics for the presence of large and medium-sized cetaceans, registering up to 22 different species. Some of them, such as the bottlenose dolphin or the short-finned pilot whale, maintain resident populations in the area throughout the year. In addition, loggerhead and green turtles are regularly present in its waters.
One cannot fail to mention the Teide National Park in the center of the island of Tenerife. Created in 1954, it belongs to the system of national parks of Spain, the highest degree of protection of a natural space in our country. The Teide is formed by several volcanoes that have been superimposed and is the highest mountain in Spain (3,718 m.). Most of this group is located above 2,000 meters and covers an area of 18,990 hectares, being this space the best example of high mountain volcanic ecosystem in the Canary Islands.
Its unique flora full of endemic species includes a dozen endangered species, and invertebrates have exclusive forms of which only a few specimens are known.
Because of its significant and relevant geological and landscape values, to which should be added its botanical and faunistic importance, as well as its archaeological, cultural and historical importance, the Teide National Park was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 2007.
Natura 2000 is an ecological network of European biodiversity conservation areas.
These natural areas belong to Natura 2000. Its purpose is to ensure the long-term survival of species and to halt the habitat types in Europe.