Heritage potato varieties and hiking trails starting at Chanajiga show two sides of Llanadas. The agricultural hamlet lies in the mid-altitudes of Los Realejos; the Chanajiga recreation area is also located in Llanadas. Those who choose this destination can learn about local farming and enjoy a range of ways to explore on foot.

Agriculture and Regional Produce

Heritage potato varieties are grown in Llanadas as part of traditional farming in the mid-altitudes of Los Realejos. Farmers help preserve a diverse range of Papa Bonita varieties, including coloradas, blancas, llagadas, ojo de perdiz, negras, azucenas blancas and azucenas negras. The Papa Bonita grown in Llanadas is among the varieties covered by the protected designation of origin Papa Antigua de Canarias that are cultivated in Los Realejos. Since 2010, this designation has covered a total of 29 varieties.

Cheese is also part of the region’s food offering. Quesería Las Llanadas offers almogrote, naturally aged cheese and cheese aged with paprika, naturally aged semi-cured cheese and semi-cured cheese made with gofio, smoked cheese and requesón. Its artisanal production also includes fresh goat’s cheese and raw milk. The cheesemaker’s products are available on Saturdays at the Los Realejos farmers’ market. There, you can talk with the owner, Montse, about cheese-making and learn about the process firsthand. Check current product information and market participation before your visit.

Potato farming is also linked to an annual event in Los Realejos’ calendar: the Muestra Gastronómica de la Papa Bonita takes place in July. The event is connected with the farming carried out by farmers in Llanadas and other local areas.

Hiking from Chanajiga

The Chanajiga recreation area is located in Llanadas and is one of Tenerife’s most important recreation areas in terms of capacity and services. Numerous hiking trails start there: walkers can descend to the coast or climb to the island’s highest mountains. The routes also lead through areas of laurel forest and areas with different types of Canary Islands vegetation.

The PR-TF 40 can be started from Chanajiga via Llanadas. The full route is listed as 15 kilometres, with 900 metres of elevation gain and an estimated duration of eight hours. Check conditions and access before setting out. On the PR-TF 40, the left-hand turn onto the Camino de la Traviesa leads to Llanadas and continues on to El Madroño and Palo Blanco. The official route map for the PR-TF 41.1 shows Llanadas between Llanos de Chanajiga and El Lance.

A section of the PR-TF 40 passes through protected natural areas in the BICA network and is open to bicycles, horses and motorized vehicles, or shared with them. Check the shared-use rules and access before setting out. On Route 040, hikers can continue on foot to Llanadas and catch public bus route 330 there. On January 22, 2025, TITSA route 330 was listed as a circular service connecting Los Realejos, San Vicente and Llanadas. If you plan to combine a hike with a bus journey, check the current timetable.

Festivals and History

In the highlands of Llanadas, celebrations in honour of Saint Anthony take place during the first week of September. The festival calendar also lists Cruz del Castaño and San Antonio Abad in Llanadas on the first weekend.

The history of traditional architecture and festivals is also part of the area’s character. Groups of traditional pajares (hay barns) existed in Llanadas until the mid-to-late 20th century. Fregel’s Cross has a small chapel and has been the setting for lively festivals since the end of the 19th century, organized by residents of Icod el Alto, Llanadas, Palo Blanco and Tigaiga. These historic celebrations ended in the 1990s.

Discover more destinations: Palo Blanco, Brezal, Cruz Santa, Tigaiga, Icod El Alto.

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