The public water supply in Vilaflor de Chasna has been provided from time immemorial at the place known as “El Chorrillo”, where the water from several nearby springs was collected. The water was brought to this place for distribution, supply distribution and animal sustenance, as well as to cover basic hygiene and health needs.
Located just behind the washhouses, there is a fountain with a date on a decorative stone motif dated 1903, and behind it is the module, where the water from the nearby galleries comes in. This module is a water meter from where the water passes directly to the supply tank, then to the washing places, and finally the water continues through the pipes and pipes for distribution to the population.
In the 20th century it was necessary to have the minimum facilities of washing places to cover the primary needs.
“To reach the giant pines, take the C-821 road towards Boca Tauce until kilometre 67. You can walk up a steep slope in 20 minutes, or drive by car, as there is a car park. A small stone path leads down to the two giant pines of Vilaflor: Pino Gordo and Pino de las Dos Pernadas. These pines are one of the most interesting natural landmarks to see in the municipality of Vilaflor.
Pino Gordo is the thickest tree in Spain and the third tallest, with a height of 45 metres and a circumference of 9.25 metres. This imposing tree is about 800 years old and is one of the oldest trees in Tenerife, together with the Drago de Icod de los Vinos. You can see the passage of time in the cracks in its trunk and in its twisted branches.
The tree is surrounded by a series of stone benches where you can sit and listen to it creak. Vilaflor De Chasna Los Lavaderos and Pino Gordo and Pino de las dos Pernadas The Pino de las Dos Pernadas is just across the road from Pino Gordo. This pine tree, also impressive, is the second tallest tree in Spain. It measures 56 metres in height and 8.30 metres in circumference. The Canary Island pine is a species endemic to the islands, very resistant to climatic conditions and capable of resprouting after a fire. However, pines of this size are scarce on the islands, due to the excessive felling of the jaurisilva and pine forests over the centuries, particularly until the beginning of the 20th century.
