It must rank as one of the most charming villages in Tenerife but if you invest in property in La Caleta, you might wonder who has envious eyes on those wide open spaces nest door. There’s no need to worry, not only is the Costa Adeje golf course a nice buffer just above, but to the west side there is an area that is protected by law.
The Site of Scientific Interest covers 78.3 hectares and extends from the Chirinquito beach, just past La Caleta village, as far along as El Puertito. Rising to 100 metres, the zone is covered by a law passed in 1987 to protect the naturally sculpted cliffs, the bird life and the flowers and plants that grow there.
One prime example is the Tabaiba plant, it comes in 2 varieties, Dulce (sweet) and Amarga (sour) . The Tabaiba Amarga was often used by locals to catch fish that swam up into the rock pools at high tide. A nice sprinkling of the amarga would make them feel drowsy, almost drunk, and easy to catch.
The birds that nest along the cliffs of the shore are also worthy of protection and will thrive in this special area. maybe if your buying in the La Caleta area, a pair of binoculors could be a good extra investment to keep an eye on these most welcome neighbours.
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