San Andrés y Sauces

Known in aboriginal times as the canton of Adeyahamen, meaning “beneath the water,” San Andrés y Sauces is located between Barlovento and Puntallana. Covering an area of almost 44 square kilometres, it is an important agricultural and commercial region, not only because of its fertile lands but also due to the abundance of water supplied by the Marcos y Cordero springs. These natural water sources provide water to the local population and irrigate the surrounding farmland, particularly the extensive banana plantations.

The waters of Marcos y Cordero once formed a spectacular waterfall upon reaching Los Tilos. Today, the waterfall is artificial, with the water following a circular route, yet it retains its unique beauty. It is in this very location that the island’s northwesterly trade winds embrace the mountains and release their moisture, creating the perfect conditions for the lush laurel forests of Los Tilos—one of the most important laurel forest reserves in the Canary Islands—as well as the Cubo de La Galga and the pine forests that extend towards the summit.

Natural and Historical Heritage

• Los Tilos Waterfall (Temporarily Closed)

• Las Nieves Natural Park

• Charco Azul Natural Pools

Heritage Interpretation Centres

• El Tendal Archaeological Park

• Los Tilos Environmental Information Centre (Temporarily Closed)

• Aldea Distillery Museum

Restaurants

• Restaurante El Canal

• Parrilla Asadero Rosan

• Restaurante San Andrés

• Restaurante Mesón del Mar

Bars

• Bar Restaurante Los Roques3 – Los Galguitos

• Bar El Vaquero

Locations on Google Maps

• Cascada de Los Tilos
• Parque Natural de Las Nieves
• Piscinas naturales de El Charco Azul
• Parque Arqueológico El Tendal
• Punto de Información Ambiental de LOS TILOS
• Museo – Destilerías Aldea
• Restaurante El Canal
• Parrilla Asadero Rosan
• Restaurante San Andrés
• Restaurante Mesón del Mar
• Bar Restaurante Los Roques3
• Bar El Vaquero