Erjos Pools
Tenerife | GPS: 28.3287425, -16.8049327
Erjos Pools are better understood as a highland wetland landscape than as classic swimming pools. Set in west Tenerife near the Teno area, they offer a softer kind of scenery: reeds, reflective water, mountain edges and a calmer, greener mood than the island’s famous volcanic viewpoints.
This is a good stop for people who like easy nature walks, quieter inland air and small-scale scenery rather than blockbuster landmarks.
Why go
Erjos works well as a break between bigger west-coast or Teno drives. It is especially appealing in cooler months or after wetter periods, when the wetland atmosphere feels most alive.
Practical notes
Do not come expecting a full day attraction or a major swim stop. The value is in the detour itself: a gentle landscape, slower pace and a different side of Tenerife.
Last updated: May 2026