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Group of 6 people
What shall we do?
In detail
The land of Los Silos is covered in salt and it’s gathered thanks to the hands of all the women who built the salt mines and those who continue to work in them. Along this route, we will carry out an activity of reconnaissance that will allow us to get to know their role in the cultural and social development of the municipality, including their importance in the economic driving force of their area.
We will talk about everything related to the salt business, from the salt flats that have been handed down from mother to daughter and have become a family emblem, to activities related to the banana, sugar and tomato plantations, where women such as the packers have been an essential part of the development of the area.
Women such as Inmaculada, who has been a “Los Silos salinera”, a local salt collector for 25 years, will give us their first-hand account of their labour. Words of incalculable value which will help us to appreciate the social and economic importance that these women have had in the municipality and who fed so many mouths and families at that time.
In short, we will stroll through the natural surroundings along the shores of Los Silos, following a linear route on the coastline which, not only offers unparalleled beauty, natural swimming pools, cetacean skeletons, etc. – but will also reveal information about its people and the way in which the municipality is structured. If we are unaware of their history, we will not be able to talk about our land.
WITHOUT THEM, THERE WOULD BE NO SALT.
On this linear coastal route on the north-west coast of Tenerife, which takes us from the salt flats to the skeleton of a rorqual whale. We will pass by an old telegraph station and a tomato packing plant, as well as a lime kiln. You will learn why the so-called “Charco de los chochos” is named like this and you will get up close to the giant skeletons of a Cetacean. We recommend parking in the Sibora area just in case you decide to go for a swim afterwards, taking advantage of the many natural swimming pools along this stunning coastline!
What is it included?
Tazirga gives you the possibility to add more value to your experience through our extra services and activities. Please note that this will make the duration of the experience longer, with a maximum length of 8 hours.
Do the activity flexibly and with the people you choose, at your own pace.
Price for groups up to 5 people. From the 6th person, add the extra €40.
Meeting point at the car park of the Convent of Los Silos at 9:00h.
If you come by public transport, check the TITSA timetables. From Puerto De la Cruz it is line 363.
Climate in Tenerife can vary. We advise you to consider weather conditions in advace. Bring always with you water, sun protection, sunglasses, hat, warm clothes, raincoat, hiking shoes. Please contact us before booking the experience to determine your personal needs and if you have any physical limitations that may require assistance.
Possibility of concluding the route, if time permits, with a bath in the multiple pools.
Visit our FAQ section to solve some doubts related to our activities and experiences. If you can’t find the answer, you can contact us.
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TAZIRGA (Rut Gómez) has been a beneficiary of the European Regional Development Fund, whose objective is to improve the use and quality of information and communication technologies and access to them, and thanks to which it has carried out actions to promote the digitalisation of the company. To this end, it has been supported by the Cámara de Comercio Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
