The Canary Islands are a shocking group of islands to discover, with Tenerife being no exception. Sure, you’ve bought some completely sunkissed seashores however the island is a lot extra than simply sunshine. That is precisely why I needed to share a number of the greatest locations in Tenerife to go to if you go to.
Clearly, being one of many bigger islands, with a lot to see, Tenerife is a reasonably fashionable and generally vigorous place, particularly within the greater resort cities. Now, for some, that is what they don’t like about Tenerife, that’s will be fairly fashionable and busy.
That being mentioned, you possibly can simply jump over to stunning vistas and little villages and have a very totally different allure and historical past which can be simply too good to overlook. That is precisely what we came upon once we headed over!
Even the neighbouring islands like Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura all have their allure and might simply be popped onto a visit while within the Canary Islands.
Anyway, with that in thoughts, check out a number of the greatest locations in Tenerife to discover in your journey to the Canary Islands. Have the perfect time!
1.) La Orotava
Perched on the northern a part of Tenerife, La Orotava is a reasonably beautiful city to go to as you’re heading on a highway journey throughout the island.
When you’re right here, be certain to cease off on the church of Our Girl of the Conception, see Jardines Victoria and discover the realm round Ayuntamiento Plaza.
Additionally, for a tasty dinner, cease off at Dabeke, which serve up a number of the most scrumptious meals. Actually, it’s among the best locations in Tenerife that’ll go away you stuffed.
2.) Las Teresitas
One other gem within the north of Tenerife, Las Teresitas is a stunning seaside space to go to in the event you fancy a extra enjoyable day on the coast. Now, the golden sand seaside has truly been man-made (from the Sahara Desert sands), that means it’s unlikely that you just’ll discover a lot of the black sand that makes up volcanic islands.
It’s an awesome place to relax out and chill out, although, bear in mind it might get busy if you’re visiting on the weekends or within the peak of summer time. Plus, It’s roughly about twenty minutes from Santa Cruz, making it very easy to go to.
3.) Masca
A very long time in the past, Masca is a pre-Spanish Guanche village that’s simply among the best locations in Tenerife to go to, particularly in the event you love historical past.
Perched within the Teno Mountains, Masca is nestled within the mountainous western area of the island. Now, this all makes for some dramatic surroundings but it surely does imply the roads will be fairly daunting in the event you’re not used to tight bends and some bushy drops! Belief me, although, it’s completely value it.
In the event you’re feeling like a hike, you possibly can truly head from Masca itself all the way down to the bay. Although, keep in mind to put on some very comfortable footwear, this ramble isn’t for flip flops!
4.) Garachico
On the different finish of Tenerife, from the capital, Garachico is a city that’s fairly straightforward to go to in the event you’re already within the north coast.
When you’re right here, be certain to go for a dip within the pure rock pool, Charco De La Laja. Afterwards, pop over to Plaza de La Libertad for a bit wander across the city and ensure to cease by Castillo de San Miguel, too.
Now, in the event you’re something like me, you’ll have labored up an enormous urge for food in spite of everything that exploring. In that case, get your self over to Los Pinos for his or her freshly-grilled octopus or Casa Gaspar for his or her yummy stuffed squid.
5.) Punta Brava
Though a small, little place, Punta Brava is a tiny little village space that’s perched proper on the cliff edge itself. It’s an awesome little pit cease to make in the event you’re heading on the coastal roads or heading throughout Teide Nationwide Park from one facet to a different.
For a tasty, candy deal with, pop into Delizia that has a number of the greatest Gelato and is a stone’s throw away in Puerto de la Cruz.
6.) San Cristobal de La Laguna
Perched proper subsequent to Santa Cruz, San Cristobal (or La Laguna) is very easy to go to. In the event you’re close to Rural de Anaga Park. Plus, it’s simply among the best locations in Tenerife in the event you love stunning cities and a shed load of historical past.
Now, being the previous capital of Tenerife, town has a number of historical past and lovely streets to go round to discover.
After arriving, be certain to go to the long-lasting Iglesia de la Concepcion and cease off at La Tasca Faracho for his or her bacalao (cod) that’s so tasty. These guys know their meals! Although, simply be certain to make a reservation as this place fills up actually quick.
7.) Rural de Anaga Park
In the event you’re fancying a while away from the villages and cities of Tenerife, be certain to go throughout to Rural de Anaga Park that’s completely idyllic. Higher nonetheless, the rugged shoreline across the ‘tip’ of Tenerife is so stunning, particularly in the event you can drive the coastal roads round Almáciga.
If it’s a pure, volcanic sand seaside you’re after, head throughout to Roque de las Bodegas, that’s in all probability one of many greater seashores round Taganana and simply among the best locations in Tenerife to discover a few of that black sand, too.
That being mentioned, there’s additionally a load of mountaineering trails by means of the park. Although, a very good place to start out is on the customer centre at Cruz del Carmen that’s bought a heap of straightforward trails that lead off into some longer and tougher trails to find. Simply be certain to pack good footwear and loads of water.
8.) Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The wonderful thing about Santa Cruz de Tenerife is that it’s a metropolis that has a number of historical past however can also be fairly new, too.
Sure, there’s a beautiful historic centre that you may ramble round however there’s additionally a heap of sparkly new issues to do and see while within the metropolis itself.
As soon as right here, be certain to discover the Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa for just a few snacks. It’s a market that serves up the whole lot from recent fish to tasty desserts. Oh, and don’t neglect to take a stroll throughout Plaza de Espana and go to the botanic gardens, too.
In the event you’re a bit unfortunate with the climate, pop into the Auditorium or wander across the museum of nature and archaeology.
9.) Teide Nationwide Park and Volcano
Perched, proper inside the centre of Tenerife is the Teide Volcano, which, over many 1000’s of years has utterly formed the island into what it’s right this moment.
Now, though it hasn’t erupted in over 100 years, the Teide Volcano is fairly fragile and might nonetheless erupt (even in its sleeping state) sooner or later. This is the reason it’s nonetheless closely measured and monitored for tremours and different geological science stuff that I do not know about. 🙂
Anyway, the purpose I’m attending to is that it’s an attractive space of the island to go to. Now, it’s fairly straightforward to drive to some key spots within the park however you may as well hop on the cable car in the event you’re fancying one thing with much more vistas. Actually, the views are unbelievable, particularly as you’ll be greater than 3,500 metres from sea degree!
10.) Go to extra of the Canary Islands
Yeah, there’s heaps to see within the Canary Islands and every island has its personal allure. Higher nonetheless, it’s fairly straightforward to hop on a ship or aircraft between the islands and discover some extra of what makes this archipelago particular.
24 Issues To See And Do In The Canary Islands
