El Pino Gordo
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Redkitewatcher64
Andover, UK2,005 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Situated near to the village of Vilafor. Well signposted and a small car park so that you can walk down to the tree. It has the widest girth of any tree in Spain, and had been around since the earliest inhabitants of the island. Lots of good information boards. Don't forget to visit the other pine tree on the opposite side of the road , which is the tallest tree in Spain. Stunning trees. Be aware it does get very busy , so best to go early in the morning or late afternoon
Written March 2, 2024
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Pamelalra
Scotland, UK39 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Worth a short stop on the way to Teide from Vilaflor to see this enormous pine.
There are usually some friendly jewellery vendors here, and the Guancha man, with whom you can get your photo taken, holding his wee goat (that alone is worth the stop!).
There are usually some friendly jewellery vendors here, and the Guancha man, with whom you can get your photo taken, holding his wee goat (that alone is worth the stop!).
Written July 9, 2018
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JoannainGermany
Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany144 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Not worth a trip extra to see it, but if it’s on your route, it’s beautiful. A lovely place to stretch your legs.
Written January 11, 2020
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Sid S
London, UK26 contributions
May 2018 • Family
If you are going upto Teide (or coming back) worth have a quick 5 min stopover at this huge pine tree.
Written June 6, 2018
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Martina R
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Mar 2024 • Couples
Be aware! There are groups of thieves operating there as in whole Tenerife. We were robbed in 5 mins while we were taking pictures of that tree. Locked car done professionally in 5 mins without any visible damage. Everything was stolen. Our holidays were destroyed. We could not believe. Very unsafe island.
Written March 17, 2024
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Kat Gibson
Leicester, UK72 contributions
Apr 2022
The tree is great; the views are breathtaking; the area is fantastic - worth a brief visit if it's on your way!
Written May 2, 2022
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David D
Devon, UK26,607 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Thursday 9th December we had been to visit the mountain village of Vilaflor and our next stop was here.
It is located about 1.4 kilometres, outside the village, along TF-21 in the direction of Llano de Ucanca.
We parked up along the road side in the car park area and made our way to the entrance.
There are two entrances, one has paved stone steps down to the viewing platform, the other is a paved ramp. We used the steps in and ramp out
It really is a massive sight, a rustic sign nearby gives the dimensions of the tree which are, height of 45.12 metres, circumference of 9.36 metres and maximum width of 3.16 metres.
PIno Gordo is a gigantic example of Canarian pine (Pinus canariensis) and is reportedly the second tallest tree in Spain.
From the small circular platform there were views back towards Vilaflor across a small forest.
By the entrance was a woman selling jewellery, which she claimed to be hand made. There was also an old guy down by the tree selling stuff.
It is located about 1.4 kilometres, outside the village, along TF-21 in the direction of Llano de Ucanca.
We parked up along the road side in the car park area and made our way to the entrance.
There are two entrances, one has paved stone steps down to the viewing platform, the other is a paved ramp. We used the steps in and ramp out
It really is a massive sight, a rustic sign nearby gives the dimensions of the tree which are, height of 45.12 metres, circumference of 9.36 metres and maximum width of 3.16 metres.
PIno Gordo is a gigantic example of Canarian pine (Pinus canariensis) and is reportedly the second tallest tree in Spain.
From the small circular platform there were views back towards Vilaflor across a small forest.
By the entrance was a woman selling jewellery, which she claimed to be hand made. There was also an old guy down by the tree selling stuff.
Written December 9, 2021
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Anders_Virum_Denmark
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark212 contributions
Oct 2021
Impressive pines in beautiful pine forest setting. El Pino Gordo is just 1.3 km out of Vilaflor, going up the mountain road towards Teide.
Written October 25, 2021
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Marek Ch
4 contributions
Mar 2021
Gosh, people, in the land sadly deprived of sequoias this is definitely a place to go if you're into BIG FAT trees. A unique natural feature not to be missed!
Written April 20, 2021
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Marko M
Hollola, Finland292 contributions
Oct 2019
It's located nearby Vilaflor just a kilometer towards to Teide. If you are driving from Vilaflor to Teide via road TF-21 it's easy to take a short break. It was the biggest canary island pine which I saw during my visit to Tenerife.
Written October 27, 2019
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