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At the far eastern end of the twisting and often misty main road thorough the Anaga, lies CHAMORGA a small tidy collection of houses spread across a valley that's studded with palms and dotted with neat and productive terraces. The village feels incredibly remote, yet is easily accessible on a day trip from Santa Cruz (bus #247), and is well worth it since some of the best walks in the region start from here. One good, straightforward hike (7km; approx. 3hr) follows a loop down from Chamorga to a small cluster of houses near Roque Bermijo , a sharp crag in the sea. From here you climb back to Chamorga by way of a ridge walk that starts near the Faro de Anaga , a lighthouse that overlooks the craggy shore. From along the ridge there are good views over the rugged northern coastline.

For a longer loop (14km; approx. 5hr) hike west out of Chamorga, following the path down to El Draguillo and then east along the remote and little-used coastal path to Faro de Anaga. Leaving Chamorga, look for the sign to Cabezo del Tejo, and walk up the lush valley, terraced with fruit trees. Head straight on, ignoring signs for Cumbrilla and to the Mirador Cabezo del Tejo (though you might want to detour to the latter - a ten minute round trip from the main path - for its great views across the whole north side of the range). Instead continue down to El Draguillo, then east along a stunning coastal path, above steep-sided cliffs - in places 300m above the sea and with imposing views. At the small hamlet of Las Palmas , ignore the path that forks uphill and instead head downhill across a small barranco, then back up through stunning scenery to the lighthouse. From here you have the choice of a well-graded ridge walk back to Chamorga, or to head a short way down to Roque Bermeijo and take a rocky path back along the valley floor - which adds more variety to the walk, but at the expense of some of its best views.