In the southern part of the island, in Granadilla de Abona there is a natural coastal area called Reserva Especial Especial de Montaña Roja. This unique space is perfectly recognizable, in an area of steep little coast and dominated by a flat land you can see an impressive red hill. 166 hectares of inorganic sands and wetlands where you can see some protected birds, such as the black-footed plover but also others such as the curlew, sandpiper, or redshank and many more. There is also a fairly rich invertebrate fauna, many of them endemic.

The flora of the area is also rich, although there are up to 136 species of plants, some of them are threatened. Highlights the balancón, lechetreznas, melera or thirtynudos. The volcano of the red mountain has an altitude of 171 meters and was formed after an eruption on the coast that was joined to the island by a series of volcanic materials.

It should also be noted that the Montaña Roja is surrounded by a certain air of legend, is one of the places where, according to testimonies, objects have been spotted that UFO experts believe could be UFOs.

In addition to the tourist interest that gives that part of Granadilla de Abona, you can also enjoy an excellent swim in the area, where the beach of La Tejita<.

The island of Tenerife is a very special place, in just a few kilometers time can change, you can find landscapes with lush forests and other practically desert, it is even possible to see places taken from the Planet Mars or a lunar landscape like the one you can see in Granadilla de Abona.

E l Lunar landscape of Granadilla is found among Canarian pines at the heights of Granadilla de Abona. The natural environment is part of the Corona Forestal Natural Park, on the border with the Teid National Park e, considered a place with great geomorphological, botanical and faunal value.

The curious shapes that can be seen in this particular place are the result of the millenary erosion on volcanic territory. Due to the type of material deposited in this area the wind and water for hundreds of years has been shaping the terrain resulting in elevations that are reminiscent of the Sagrada Familia.

Undoubtedly the Lunar Landscape of Granadilla is one of the most peculiar landscapes that can be found not only in the municipality, but throughout the archipelago.

The natural monument of the Mountain of Ifara and Los Riscos is located in the municipal area of Granadilla de Abona. This monument is made up of 2 volcanic cones that stand out in a unique way, among volcanic landscapes very characteristic of the south of the island.

Associated with these two volcanic cones are also others in the area of great geomorphological and geological interest that is associated with the phenomenon of volcanism that is so important in Tenerife.

The flora that can be found along the 288 hectares of the Monument of Ifara and Los Riscos is dominated by tabaibas and cardones for the most part. You can also see certain fauna, mainly birds such as the common pigeon, the kestrel, warblers and the curlews among other species. Also worth mentioning are invertebrates such as the longicorn beetle, an endemic species.

In the southern part of the island, in the municipal area of Granadilla de Abona we can find a picturesque sanctuary located in a cave, it is known as Cueva del Santo Hermano Pedro.

The Sanctuary is close to the Reina Sofía Airport and is dedicated to Pedro de San José Betancur which was popularly known as the Santo Hermano Pedro, it is said that the saint took refuge in these caves when he was a child in which he rested when he was taking care of his family's herd.

Inside the cave you can find a wood carving in honor of the Saint Brother Peter which is next to the offerings that the faithful usually leave in the temple, these offerings they are papers where parishioners write down their wishes and requests.

Pedro de San José Betancur was born on the island of Tenerife although his religious and evangelizing work was carried out entirely in South America, specifically in Guatemala where he helped cure the sick and give hope to the most disadvantaged.

The Cueva del Santo Hermano Pedro was declared Asset of Cultural Interest in 1999 with category Historic Site awarded by Government of the Canary Islands.