The Anaga Biofest returns from 10 to 12 October, bringing three days of nature, local food, traditional crafts and Canarian culture to Taborno, La Laguna and Tegueste.
The festival celebrates the communities and traditions connected to the Anaga Biosphere Reserve, with guided walks, workshops, local produce and activities designed to show visitors a different side of Tenerife.
It’s less about ticking off tourist attractions and more about getting to know the places, people and traditions that make this part of the island what it is.
Saturday 10 October: Taborno
The first day focuses on agriculture and rural heritage, exploring the relationship between local communities and the surrounding landscape.
Visitors can discover historic paths around areas including Afur and El Frontón, while the programme also celebrates the Day of the Potato Borralla, a locally significant crop.
There will be tastings and traditional recipes, giving visitors a chance to discover a little more about the area’s agricultural heritage.
Nature conservation is also on the agenda, with El Nidómetro, a citizen science project encouraging volunteers to build nest boxes for local blue tits.
The first year of monitoring produced encouraging results, with half of the installed boxes occupied and 112 chicks hatched.
Not bad for a project that combines a bit of practical work with helping local wildlife.
Sunday 11 October: La Laguna
On Sunday, the festival moves to Plazoleta de Zerolo in La Laguna, where the Anaga Biofest market will showcase local organisations and food initiatives connected to the biosphere reserve.
Families can enjoy activities throughout the day, alongside workshops in pottery and basket weaving.
There’s also a project focused on creating habitats for wild pollinators, highlighting the importance of protecting the smaller creatures that help keep the natural environment ticking along.
The day finishes with two free concerts:
- 7:30pm: JABLE
- 9pm: La Cangreja
Both acts combine traditional and contemporary influences, with music connecting the Canary Islands and Latin America.
Monday 12 October: Tegueste
The final day heads to Tegueste, with a focus on traditional crafts, agriculture and the area’s cultural heritage.
Activities include a traditional folklore route connecting Tegueste with the Anaga area, alongside cyanotype photography workshops inspired by the reserve’s landscapes and natural surroundings.
There will also be wine tastings featuring wines from the biosphere reserve.
It’s a fitting way to round off three days celebrating the relationship between local communities, their traditions and the environment around them.
Tourism with the local community at its heart
Anaga Biofest is organised by Ecotouristing Ideas Regenerativas, with support from several local government bodies.
The festival has also received the 2026 Magallanes-Elcano Award for Social Innovation, recognising its approach to regenerative tourism and its strong links with local communities.
The idea is to encourage visitors to discover the area while supporting local traditions, businesses and environmental projects.
And with rural paths, traditional food, craft workshops, wildlife conservation and live music all on the programme, there’s plenty to explore over the three days.