Bajamar: Seawater Pools, Coast and History

Natural seawater pools, a waterfront promenade and historic hermitages give Bajamar several distinct themes for a stay. There is also a small rural area next to the urban area and a hiking route through the Anaga Mountains that leads from Cruz del Carmen to Bajamar. Along the coast, bathing areas and a walking route take centre stage; the trail and local history offer other points of interest.

Seawater Pools and Coast

The natural seawater pool complex consists of two large pools and a small children's pool. You can swim there in seawater, and access is free year-round. The pools have been awarded the Blue Flag. They provide a specific place to visit for anyone who wants to spend time by the water.

Access to the pools is equipped with ramps and handrails for older people and people with reduced mobility. The coastal promenade runs alongside them as an accessible route along the coast. If you are more interested in walking by the sea than swimming, the promenade is a separate consideration when planning your time in Bajamar.

Playa del Castillo is also among the coastal areas described: a seawall protects the beach from the strong winter swell of the northern sea. Charco Marianes is one of the natural rock pools along Bajamar's coastal path. These pools were traditionally used by local residents. The beach, rock pools and seawater pools thus represent different coastal features, rather than the same bathing option.

Landscape and Route to Bajamar

Bajamar includes a small rural area and an urban area. Part of the rural area lies within the protected Parque Rural de Anaga. This mix of rural and urban areas is part of the town's character; the protected park covers only part of the rural area.

The Anaga Mountains trail network includes route PR TF 12 from Cruz del Carmen to Bajamar. Bus route 105 is listed for the return journey from Bajamar to La Laguna interchange station. Check the return connection before setting out, as route information may change during operation. This lets you plan the outward and return journeys separately without assuming a walking time or any other connection.

Two Hermitages with Different Dates

The Ermita de San Juan Bautista dates from 1628. It is part of a historic estate of some significance to Bajamar. The Ermita del Gran Poder de Dios de Bajamar was built later: Don José Domínguez Romero and his wife built it in 1881. It is located within the town of Bajamar.

The dates place the two buildings in chronological context, while the information about their histories differs: for San Juan Bautista, its association with the estate and the estate's significance to Bajamar are relevant; for Gran Poder de Dios, the year it was built and its builders are recorded. You can therefore consider the two hermitages as separate historical topics without combining their histories.

Restaurants and Canarian Cuisine

Restaurants around Bajamar serve typical Canarian dishes made with fresh seafood. This is another aspect to consider when planning your stay, alongside the coastal areas, the walking path and route PR TF 12.

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