The Canary Islands are a shocking group of islands to discover, with Tenerife being no exception. Sure, you’ve acquired 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 while 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 may be fairly fashionable and busy.

That being stated, you’ll be able to simply jump over to lovely vistas and little villages and have a very completely different attraction and historical past which might be simply too good to overlook. That is precisely what we discovered once we headed over! 

Even the neighbouring islands like Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura all have their attraction 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 very best 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 sure that to cease off on the church of Our Woman of the Conception, see Jardines Victoria and discover the world round Ayuntamiento Plaza.

Additionally, for a tasty dinner, cease off at Dabeke, which serve up a number of the most scrumptious meals. Truthfully, it’s among the finest locations in Tenerife that’ll depart you stuffed. 

2.) Las Teresitas

One other gem within the north of Tenerife, Las Teresitas is a stunning seashore space to go to in case you fancy a extra enjoyable day on the coast. Now, the golden sand seashore has truly been man-made (from the Sahara Desert sands), which means it’s unlikely that you simply’ll discover a lot of the black sand that makes up volcanic islands. 

It’s an amazing place to sit back out and loosen up, although, remember it may get busy while you’re visiting on the weekends or within the top 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 finest locations in Tenerife to go to, particularly in case 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 may be fairly daunting in case you’re not used to tight bends and some furry drops! Belief me, although, it’s completely price it. 

When you’re feeling like a hike, you’ll be able to truly head from Masca itself right down to the bay. Although, bear 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 simple to go to in case you’re already within the north coast. 

When you’re right here, be sure that 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 case you’re something like me, you’ll have labored up a large urge for food in any case 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 amazing little pit cease to make in case 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

Perched proper subsequent to Santa Cruz, San Cristobal is very easy to go to. When you’re close to Rural de Anaga Park. Plus, it’s simply among the finest locations in Tenerife in case you love lovely cities and a shed load of historical past.

Now, being the outdated capital of Tenerife, town has numerous historical past and lovely streets to go round to discover. 

After arriving, be sure that 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 sure that to make a reservation as this place fills up actually quick.  

7.) Rural de Anaga Park

When you’re fancying a while away from the villages and cities of Tenerife, be sure that to go throughout to Rural de Anaga Park that’s completely idyllic. Higher nonetheless, the rugged shoreline across the ‘tip’ of Tenerife is so lovely, particularly in case you can drive the coastal roads round Almáciga.

If it’s a pure, volcanic sand seashore you’re after, head throughout to Roque de las Bodegas, that’s most likely one of many greater seashores round Taganana and simply among the finest locations in Tenerife to discover a few of that black sand, too. 

That being stated, there’s additionally a load of climbing trails by means of the park. Although, an excellent place to begin is on the customer centre at Cruz del Carmen that’s acquired a heap of simple trails that lead off into some longer and tougher trails to find. Simply be sure that 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 numerous historical past however can be fairly new, too.

Sure, there’s a beautiful historic centre which you could 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 sure that to discover the Mercado Municipal Nuestra Senora de Africa for just a few snacks. It’s a market that serves up all the pieces from contemporary fish to tasty desserts. Oh, and don’t neglect to take a stroll throughout Plaza de Espana and go to the botanic gardens, too. 

When 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 in the present day. 

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 don’t know about. 🙂

Anyway, the purpose I’m attending to is that it’s a lovely space of the island to go to. Now, it’s fairly simple to drive to some key spots within the park however you may as well hop on the cable automotive in case you’re fancying one thing with much more vistas. Truthfully, the views are unbelievable, particularly as you’ll be greater than 3,500 metres from sea stage! 

10.) Visit extra of the Canary Islands

Yeah, there’s tons to see within the Canary Islands and every island has its personal attraction. Higher nonetheless, it’s fairly simple 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