Camel Park

Nestled in the heart of Tenerife’s southern landscape, Camel Park stands as a unique attraction that celebrates the island’s agricultural traditions and connection to the camel, an animal introduced to the Canary Islands in the 15th century by Spanish settlers. Established in 1988, the park was originally launched as a small family farm dedicated to preserving the dwindling population of camels used for ploughing and transportation on the island’s arid terrain. Over the decades, Camel Park has evolved into a full-fledged visitor centre, offering guided camel rides along scenic pathways lined with native flora, and providing insight into the crucial role of camels in local farming and trade during the colonial era. Visitors can explore original 19th-century farmhouses restored within the grounds, and learn about traditional Canarian agricultural techniques, as well as the significant export of cochineal dye and bananas in the late 1800s which shaped Tenerife’s rural economy. The park also hosts educational exhibits on the earliest contact between the Canary Islands and North Africa and its impact on the islands’ livestock traditions. Today, Camel Park stands as both an interactive family attraction and a living museum, preserving an enduring chapter of Tenerife’s rural heritage for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.