The natural spaces dominated by mountains are a constant in Artenara, one of them is the massif of Altavista, also known as Azaenegue strong>. This massif represents the stony frontier that slows the trade winds which makes one part of the mountain wet and the other dry and more influenced by a hot climate and the highest point exceeding 1300 meters above sea level.

This curiosity also influences the types of flora and fauna that exist both on one side and on the other side of the massif. You can see canary pines, junipers, heather stands among others.

From Altavista or Azaenegue is a watchtower from where it is possible to look out and contemplate the region of Tamadaba, Tirma or La Caldera composed of an environment of breathtaking beauty.

In the area of Altavista it is also possible to discover a curious fauna, birds such as woodpeckers, hawks, kestrels or crows inhabit the poinales, also on rare occasions you can see hawks. In the south you can see lizards, perencans or even mountaineering bats.

The life that runs through the corners of Altavista is very rich, a superb natural environment.

In Artenara you can find one of the highest points of the Island, it is the so-called Alto de los Moriscos, an ideal natural spot for nature lovers where you can disconnect and admire the richness of this part of the Island.

At the tip of Morisco it is a cold place in winter, it is possible to see snow, and summers are usually torrid . With regard to flora, the landscape is dominated by Canarian pine, although these are repopulated and many of them do not have easy survival due to snow, heat and winds. Other species of flora if they endure better the hardness of the climate, the bushes silver masonry, white sage of the summit, wallflower or rosalito are some of these bushes that can be seen in Alto de los Moriscos


The fauna that can be found in the Morisco are a great variety of invertebrates and birds like the road and canaries that are the ones that best endure the inclemency of the weather.

Los Moriscos is an ideal place to get to know beautiful spots and enjoy hiking trails, all in full contact with nature.

Artenara has many archaeological sites where it shows the importance of this point of the island in the development of the population one of the must-see places are the Caves of the Knight strong>. This site is a set of 12 artificial caves that nature has been transforming and that is distributed by a platform facing south with stunning views over the Bentayga and the Tejeda basin strong>. These caves are in the Risco Chapín, which is part of both the Tejeda and Artenara.

The caves have lost many archaeological elements due to the fact that over the decades they have been used by shepherds to keep their livestock, others have also been used as dwellings. In spite of them, if you can see in three of the caves rock representations, such is the importance of Cuevas del Caballero which is associated with the magic-religious rituals of the ancient inhabitants, there is even the legend that some women practiced witchcraft in them.

It is believed that this was indeed the case due to the presence of holes or bowls excavated in the floor of the cave and that were interconnected by channels.