Discover Tenerife's must-see attractions, including the following…
Wander the narrow streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site lined with grand mansions and fine old pastel-coloured houses. Stroll Calle San Agustín and the surrounding streets for the finest sights.
Located in the centre of Tenerife, San Cristóbal de la Laguna is an easy day trip from either Santa Cruz de Tenerife or from Puerto de la Cruz.
Discover one of Tenerife’s prettiest and most authentic ‘Canarian’ towns, which sits in a lush valley of vineyards and chestnut plantations just a short drive from Puerto de la Cruz.
Stroll narrow cobbled streets lined with pastel-shaded houses boasting ornate wooden doors and balconies. Visit the 17th century Casa de los Balcones with its interior and exterior balconies featuring ornate carvings.
Admire the baroque façade of the impressive Iglesia de la Conception and relax with a cerveca (beer) at the Casa Lercaro, a 17th century mansion and one of La Ortava’s 12 historic mansions –now an upmarket restaurant. Then go hiking along a network of trails into the nearby hillside forests with magnificent vistas over the coastal plain.
Arrive by bus or hire car at this 18,990ha national park, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site since June 2007.
Explore a network of marked trails through a stunning volcanic landscape of unique rock formations including smooth pahoehoe lava and pebble-like lapilli, as well as nearly 1000 Guanche archaeological sites that lie unmarked to prevent ‘souvenirs’ being removed.
Ride the cable car to 300m beneath the summit of Pico del Teide – Spain’s largest mountain at 3718m above sea level. Climb the mountain’s arid slopes to the top for panoramic views below of the lunaresque landscape and the islands of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro.
Admire 33 plants endemic to Teide National Park, such as the Teide bugloss plant with its 3m-high stalk of vivid red flowers. Nearby at Roques de García stand distinctive volcanic formed geological wonders of twisted lava pinnacles.
Come on a day trip from the southern beach resorts or say longer at this classy old-style resort town located on the northwest coast of Tenerife. Stroll narrow cobbled alleyways, stylish avenues and leafy squares lined with old Canary-style mansions and enjoy fine dining in traditional restaurants and terraced bars.
Visit the historic Torreon de Ventoso then pop into the 17th century Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia to admire the wooden mudéjar ceiling and three naves.
Stroll around the attractive walkways of the lush Jardin Botanico, established in 1788 and crammed with more than 3000 plants and flowers. Then get an insight into the Guanche way of life at the Museo Arqueológico with its collection of Guanche pots and clay ornaments and a replica of a cave dwelling.
Should local beach conditions get too windy, head to the four swimming pools and massive central lagoon of Lago Martiánez, located on a rocky seafront promontory northeast of the town centre. Here you’ll also find a choice of bars and restaurants and a glittery casino located nearby.
Watch killer whales perform in spectacular shows at Loro Parque, a family friendly attraction located on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz at Punta Brava. Discover more than 340 species of parrots along with penguins and more than 15,000 aquatic animals including sharks at the aquarium.
Latest update: Tenerife Attractions: 11 May, 2022
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