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BC-5: Vilaflor Pine Forests

The route covers most of the municipality of Vilaflor, one of the highest towns in Spain. This route is within La Corona Forestal Nature Reserve and…

BC-1: North Route

It has a total of 84,852 km on its main route and 53,255 km of derived routes and variants. It is the longest route on the island. You will go all…

Sea watching

Species

These waters are home to up to 21 different species, from the great blue whale to the formidable orca. Telling one species from another in the open…

Regulations

There are various national and international rules and laws that protect populations of pilot whales and dolphins. It is therefore important to be…

Birdwatching

Canary bird

The canary bird (Serinus canaria) is, without doubt, one of the symbols of the Islands. It can often be seen fluttering over farm crops, in ravines or…

Observatorio del Teide

Historic origins: The study of astronomy has always been closely associated iwith Mt. Teide. Its advantages as an observation post were well known by…

Stargazing

Granadilla de Abona

Granadilla is a successful combination of the old and the new. The Church of San Antonio de Padua is one of its main treasures, surrounded by other…

Los Silos

A visit to Los Silos is a gift of peace and relaxation. It is equally enjoyable to take a stroll along the seafront, which is full of lovely bathing…

Hiking

PR-41 TF El Socorro Beach - Mount Teide (Route…

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PR-TF 72 Vilaflor - Lunar Landscape - Vilaflor

Technical informationStart: VilaflorFinish: VilaflorApproval status: ApprovedDegree of difficulty: IntermediateType of trail: CircularDistance: 12.9…

Volcanoes in Tenerife

Legendary volcanoes

Not only is Tenerife the island version of Noah's Ark thanks to its biodiversity, but it is also home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Teide…

The Two Valleys

These valleys are a constant reminder of the landslides caused by tons of volcanic material that piled up over the years. There came a point when…

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Volcanoes in Tenerife

If you listen carefully enough, you will hear the deep rumbling of a land that was created from scratch by countless volcanoes. Although Mount Teide…

Birdwatching

Crouching silently in the bushes, you wait eagerly for something to happen – and it does! Suddenly, she lands just a few yards in front of you. Her…

Routes

Route of the Planets and Stars

You can choose to take a self-guided tour around the seven observation points in Teide National Park, where you will learn about the link between this…

The Honey Route

On the second weekend of May, a walking tour takes place around the upper part of the municipality of Arico. The mission is to track down some of…

Almond Blossom Route

This particular route can only be taken from late January to March, when the almond trees are in full bloom. The special conditions conferred by the…

Sports

Cycling

Breathe. Tighten your grip. Pick up the pace. You're off! All you need to worry about is yourself, your ride and when to stop so you can take in a new…

Surfing and bodyboarding

It's true what they say: Tenerife has a surf spot every ten minutes. So if you don't like a wave, just move on to another. You can choose from sand,…

Paragliding

As you look up to the sky, you feel the fresh air on your face. You run like crazy until the parachute lifts you into the air and all of a sudden…

Health and Wellbeing

Wine Therapy

Tenerife's volcanic soils, grape varieties and weather conditions confer its wines with unique flavours and hues that are a great success among all…

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama Spa

Holistic health and beauty centre of more than 2500 square metres distributed over three ﬂoors and African Inspiration. At this centre you can enjoy…

Gastronomy

Local and international restaurants in Tenerife

Choose from the great variety of eating places to savour the gastronomy of Tenerife: bodegas, restaurants with creative or traditional cuisine, ...…

Guachinche Taverns

Leave your fuss and fanciness at the door. You are entering an establishment adorned with folding wooden chairs and paper tablecloths. The cutlery is…

Cultural activities

The Festival of Traditions

The Festival of Traditions takes place in Garachico during the celebrations in honour of San Roque. The show reveals the very best of Canarian…

Canary Islands International Music Festival

This festival is organised by the Government of the Canary Islands and takes place in January and February, making it the islands' only winter…

Pinolere Craft Fair

The Craft Fair in Pinolere is part of the activities to disseminate Canarian culture known as the "Cultural Project", which is organised by…

Carnival

Carnival on the Streets

The fancy costumes and shows put on by the Carnival groups throughout the competition process don't quite reach their full glory until they hit the…

Sardine Burial

One of the most picturesque and deeply-rooted celebrations is the closing ceremony, where carnival-goers bid a fond farewell to Mr Carnal with the…

Outings

Outings in the air

Outings on land

Outings by sea

Leisure

Leisure

Beach clubs

Shopping

Shopping centres

You can do whatever you want and go with whoever you like: have a drink or grab a bite at a bar or restaurant, treat yourself to some retail therapy,…

Markets of Tenerife

The bright colours of the fruit and vegetables catch your eye like never before. You close your eyes and take in their wonderful scent, which seems…

Nightlife

Bars and nightclubs

Relax by having a drink or dancing under the Tenerife sky: you can choose how to end another unforgettable day and begin a magical evening on…

Shows

Dance, local folklore, magic, acrobatics and many other shows are what you will find in the theatres and on the stages in the evenings on Tenerife.

Leisure Parks

Aqualand Costa Adeje

Aqualand Costa Adeje makes up an excellent combined leisure and entertainment offer. This is the only Water park and Dolphinarium in Tenerife and is…

Loro Parque

Loro Parque has been named the Best Zoo in the world by TripAdvisor based on the experience of its visitors. It is a magical place which offers…

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Loro Parque

Loro Parque has been named the Best Zoo in the world by TripAdvisor based on the experience of its visitors. It is a magical place which offers…

Mercado de La Laguna

La Laguna Market is situated in the historical center of the city in the popular “Plaza del Cristo". Of significant commercial and tourist…

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Stargazing

The overwhelming vastness of the star-studded sky and the nocturnal beauty of the volcanic landscape create a magical setting. As you pick up your…

Hiking

One day you stop and ask yourself what your reasons are for hiking... and so many answers spring to mind! Because hiking makes you feel at one with…

wineries

Visiting the vineyards and getting to know the process of maturation in the barrel while at the same time you enjoy a meal in an exceptional setting……
What to see
What to see

Must-sees

Isorana Cliffs

This volcanic spot rises up to a considerable height above sea level. Its natural wealth adds to the significant fact that many birds have chosen to…

Teno Country Park

Teno Country Park is located in the north-west of the island of Tenerife and covers part of the municipalities of Buenavista del Norte, Los Silos, El…

Beaches

Abama Beach

If you would like to find a quiet corner in which to relax and unwind, Abama beach is just right. Located near a luxury hotel, this bay of golden sand…

La Arena Beach, Tacoronte

This is a black sandy beach with calm waters, making it perfect for a day of fun in the sun with all the family. Located on the coast of Tacoronte,…

El Médano Beach

El Médano is one of the loveliest beaches in southern Tenerife. Whether you're a water sports lover or you're looking to spend a fantastic day with…

Pools

Charco del Viento

This is a unique setting on the Island that was created by ancient volcanic eruptions as they flowed into the sea and quickly cooled. The result is a…

Mesa del Mar natural swimming pools

This is the perfect place to watch the sunset while you take a leisurely dip in sea water. Located on the coast of Tacoronte, these natural swimming…

Teide National Park

Fauna

As you creep quietly through the bushes you remember what it felt like to play explorers as a child. With your magnifying glass and binoculars in…

Teide Cable Car

The Teide Cable Car allows visitors to climb to the top of the volcano without the time and effort that walking would…

Climbing to the summit

Your breathing is unsteady, not merely because of the physical strain and the altitude... It also has to do with the fact that you can see the peak…

Other Outdoor Attractions

Barranco del Infierno

The trail begins 350 metres above sea level on a natural balcony with magnificent broad views over the landscape. With the town of Adeje in the…

Corona Forestal

The forests await you with their endless tales and breathtaking scenery. If you like mountain biking or hiking, this is a chance to venture into the…

Anaga Country Park

Just a few minutes' drive away from the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, lies Anaga Country Park, which has been declared a Biosphere Reserve and has…

Gardens and Parks

La Orotova Botanical Garden in Puerto de la Cruz

La Orotava Acclimatisation Gardens was created by Royal Order of Carlos III on the 17th of August, 1788, due to the need to cultivate species from the…

The Orchid Garden Sitio Litre

The oldest garden in Tenerife, over 220 years, it has a private mansion that dates from 1730. The owners have decided to open this magnificent garden…

Parque del Drago Milenario

Next to the parish church of San Marcos. The Parque del Drago, or Drago Park, is the main attraction of Icod de los Vinos. The famous…

Lookout points

El Guincho lookout point

Looking left from this viewpoint, you will get a wide panoramic view of the town of Garachico and its precipitous coast, the rock formations of El…

El Lance lookout point

You will find it on the road that takes you down from Icod el Alto to Los Realejos. It features amenities such as a café and a terrace for you to take…

Humboldt lookout point

The spectacular views from here cover the entire Orotava Valley, its vast expanses of banana groves, Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava and Los Realejos.…

Towns and hamlets

La Hoya

Municipality: San Miguel de AbonaThe truth is that it is now almost completely uninhabited, but this was the first place in San Miguel de Abona where…

Taganana

Municipality: Santa Cruz de TenerifeThe white walls of the houses stand out brightly amidst the deep green mountains. Taganana is a disperse little…

Tijoco, Taucho and Ifonche

Municipality: AdejeThe upper part of Adeje is well worth visiting to discover the lovely hamlets of Tijoco, Taucho and Ifonche, where traditional…

Historic sites

Monuments

Routes through the old quarters and towns on the island are dotted with historic buildings and monuments. Besides their great value, they are…

Historic quarters

Its cobbled streets used to pave the way for refined and wealthy ladies in horse-drawn carriages. Its great wooden door would welcome men in elegant…

Other attractions

La Casa de los Balcones

La Casa de Los Balcones is a seventeenth-century mansion (completed in June 1632). It is considered to be the prime site for openwork anywhere in the…

Casa del Vino

The "House of Wine" La Baranda is an old Canarian farm that dates back to the 17th century and is owned by the Tenerife Government in order…

Casa Lercaro en La Orotava

Right in the heart of the historical centre of La Orotava, Casa Lercaro is a noble seventeenth-century mansion which has been declared a Property of…

Museos

The San Cristóbal Castle Interpretation Centre

The San Cristóbal Castle Interpretation Centre is an interpretive option allowing visitors to discover and contextualise the remains of the wall of…

The Carta House

The Carta House is one of the sites of the Tenerife History and Anthropology Museum (MHA). Standing in Valle de Guerra, a municipality of La Laguna,…

The Lercaro House

The Lercaro House is one of the sites of the Tenerife History and Anthropology Museum (MHA). This property stands in the centre of the municipality of…

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Abama Beach

If you would like to find a quiet corner in which to relax and unwind, Abama beach is just right. Located near a luxury hotel, this bay of golden sand…

Teide Cable Car

The Teide Cable Car allows visitors to climb to the top of the volcano without the time and effort that walking would…

La Orotova Botanical Garden in Puerto de la Cruz

La Orotava Acclimatisation Gardens was created by Royal Order of Carlos III on the 17th of August, 1788, due to the need to cultivate species from the…
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Weather

Weather

Year temperature

Snow

In winter, Tenerife creates a scene that is rarely found elsewhere in the world: While the locals and tourists on the coast wallow in spring-like…

Regular weather conditions

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Spring temperature

Spring temperatures

Tenerife is a pleasure to visit all year round. This is largely thanks to its average annual temperature of 23 ºC (73 ºF), due to its proximity to the…

North-south contrast

One of Tenerife's most striking weather phenomena is experiencing its wonderfully mild winter temperatures on the coast and looking inland towards the…

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Regular weather conditions

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Blanket of cloud

The blanket of cloud is an amazing natural effect created by the trade winds as they push the clouds up against the mountains on the north of the…

Where to stay

Where to stay

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Abama

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is an oasis of tranquillity and retreat where the sea, the land and the subtropical vegetation combine effortlessly…

Hotel Apartamentos Andorra III

Located on the coast in the south of Tenerife, its privileged location and its surrounding made the Hotel Apartamentos Andorra III the ideal place to…

Apartments

Rural accommodation

Albergue Bolico

Located on the Bolico farm near the area of Las Portelas, in Buenavista del Norte, the Bolico Hostel gives visitors the chance to enjoy a few days of…

Casa Rural Las Pérez

Located in the district of Granadilla de Abona, in the area known as Las Vegas, Casa Las Pérez is in the midst of beautiful ravines, surrounded by…

Eco-friendly houses

Hostels and guesthouses

Silene Orotava Pensión

"Welcome to our home, your home, to a house that is full of the experience of our family and of those who each year come here and give us a…

Holiday homes

Vista al Faro

Vista al Faro is located in the quiet coastal town of Porís de Abona (on the southward-facing shore of Tenerife), a peaceful location where you can…

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The Ritz-Carlton Abama

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is an oasis of tranquillity and retreat where the sea, the land and the subtropical vegetation combine effortlessly…

Travel to Tenerife

Airports

Tenerife's South Airport, known as the Reina Sofía Airport, is the Island's most modern international airport and one of the busiest in Spain. There…

Ports

Tenerife has two commercial ports: one in Santa Cruz, which accounts for most cruises and ferries connecting the Island to Gran Canaria and mainland…

Cruise lines

The lines that link Tenerife across the sea to the nearby western islands of La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma mostly set off from the port of Los…

Getting around

Vehicle rental

Public transport

On the Island, it is so easy to get about. It is enough to make use of the public transport network of the Island which goes all over… Taxi, bus (or…

Tourist service companies

Activity companies

Prepare to experience nature the way you want. Whether you are a keen hiker or prefer to cycle down a mountain trail, gaze up at the stars or go…

Tour operators

If you are keen to explore some of the Island's unique corners, live an unforgettable experience under the sea or venture into a volcanic cone, you…

Tour guides

If you would like to discover Tenerife under your own steam, the best way is to hire a guide to provide you with detailed and updated information…

Tips and useful info

Learning Spanish

FU International Academy Tenerife

You will be able to do your Spanish course at our School of Spanish in Puerto de la Cruz, certified with the highest quality accreditation for…

Escuela de español para extranjeros Desilena

The School of Spanish for Foreign Students, Desilena, is located right next to the beach and very close to the main tourist destinations in the south…

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Art and culture

It is impossible to fully understand Tenerife without getting to know about its customs and traditions, its writers and musicians, the flair and…

Getting around Tenerife

To get around the Island, there are a variety of public transport options and car hire companies that are bound to fit in with your travel plans and…

Climatology

Tenerife's climate is renowned for its mild summers and relatively warm winters, as well as the constant presence of the sun pretty much all year…

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A souvenir of the Territorio Antiguo

Baskets and other crafts are some of the star creations in this area. They all make a good souvenir of your time here.

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Get moving and feel alive

There are plenty of active tourism activities for you to enjoy here in the great outdoors. Hiking is one of them, and there are a whole host of trails…

Samples of a unique culture

The Territorio Antiguo houses several of the Island's most singular cultural remains, making this a great excuse to lose yourself in the villages…

Territorio Antiguo Lookout Points

A good lookout point lets you see the landscape from a new perspective. They help you to better understand the volcanic processes that shaped each of…

Delicious local cuisine

Topping the list of the Territorio Antiguo's delicacies are its cheeses and herbs. The former are used in all kinds of dishes or served as an…

Volcano trails

Hiking in the Teide National Park

There is an extensive network of trails in the Teide National Park that allow you to access places of interest. The Park administration, considering…

PR-TF 55 Los Silos-Talavera-El Palmar

Technical informationStart: TalaveraFinish: Los SilosApproval status: ApprovedDegree of difficulty: IntermediateType of trail: LinearDistance: 5.0 km…

PR-TF 35.1 La Caldera - Casa del Agua - Pinolere

Technical informationStart: PinolereFinish: La CalderaApproval status: In progressDegree of difficulty: IntermediateType of trail: LinearDistance: 4.2…

15. Alto de Guajara

Technical informationStart: 5. Degollada de GuajaraFinish: Alto de GuajaraApproval status: Not officially approvedDegree of difficulty:…

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