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Anaga 'Enchanted Forest' permit (El Pijaral, PRA-72)

The El Pijaral nature reserve in Anaga needs a free timed permit with a tight daily cap of 45. Slots open Mondays — weekends in particular go early.

⚠︎ Rules, prices and slot times change often. Always confirm on the official site before you travel — fines apply.

Open the official site ↗ Last checked: 2026-06-22
Permits & eco-fees
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Price (tourist)
Free
Daily limit
45
Slots open
Mondays 07:00 · ~14-day window · max 5 people per booking
Fine
Entry without a permit may be penalised (up to €600)

The ancient laurisilva (laurel forest) of Anaga is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The El Pijaral integral reserve — the circular trail to the Cabezo del Tejo viewpoint (PRA-72) — is the most protected part, so access is capped at 45 people per day via a free timed permit. You book on Tenerife ON (one application covers up to 5 people); slots release Mondays at 07:00 on a roughly 14-day window, and weekend dates go first. Organised commercial tours are not allowed — individuals and private groups only.

Other Anaga reserves with access control include Ijuana, Roques de Anaga and Monte de Aguirre.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a Teide permit the same as a cable-car ticket?
No — they are three separate things. The cable car is a paid ticket up to La Rambleta (≈3,555 m). Standing on the actual summit cone (Pico del Teide, 3,715 m) needs a separate, free timed permit from the national park, plus a €15 non-resident eco-fee introduced on 19 January 2026. Booking the cable car does not include the summit permit.
Can I climb Teide without a permit?
You can walk or ride the cable car up to La Rambleta and the viewpoints without a permit, but you cannot legally step onto the final summit cone (the Telesforo Bravo path) without a free timed permit. Climbing the cone without one risks a fine of up to €600. The alternative is a guided tour that already includes the permit.
How much does the Masca gorge really cost?
Far more than the "free trail" impression. Entry to the Barranco de Masca is a paid, booked slot, and you must add a mandatory return boat from the beach plus the connecting bus — in practice around €100+ per person all-in. It is booked on its own official platform, separate from Teide.
Will I be fined?
Yes, fines are enforced. Entering the Teide summit cone without a valid permit can cost up to €600. Carry your permit confirmation and an ID, and confirm the rules on the official site before you go — prices and limits change.
Do I need a permit for the Anaga 'Enchanted Forest' (El Pijaral) trail?
Yes. The El Pijaral / Bosque Encantado route (PRA-72) in the Anaga laurel forest requires a free permit with a limited daily quota to protect the fragile ecosystem. Book your date in advance — daily places sell out.
Is the Anaga forest permit free?
Yes, the permit itself is free, but the number of people allowed per day is capped, so it must be reserved ahead of time on the official Anaga reservation system. There is no on-the-spot entry once the daily quota is full.

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