Cable car
Lower station at 2,356 m: free parking, café, shop, restrooms. Upper station at 3,555 m, access can be limited by weather.
Return ticket · €42
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CitiesSix cities
Six cities
of the island
Tenerife is small but varied – from the capital and historic Laguna to quiet villages.
Capital
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
A modern city with architecture, shopping and a waterfront.
- ·Auditorio de Tenerife – the city symbol
- ·Playa de Las Teresitas – sandy beach with palms
- ·Old centre and harbour promenade
UNESCO
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
An old university town with a colonial feel.
- ·Historic centre with colourful houses
- ·Cathedral
- ·Local cafés and patios
North
Puerto de la Cruz
The main resort of the north: green, authentic, less touristy.
- ·Loro Parque – one of Europe’s top zoos
- ·Black sand volcanic beaches
- ·Botanical gardens
South
Los Cristianos
A cosy resort town for a calmer holiday.
- ·Town beach and harbour
- ·Walks along the ocean
- ·Sea trips: dolphins, whales
Authentic
Icod de los Vinos
Quiet, authentic, no crowds.
- ·The thousand-year-old Dragon Tree
- ·Local wines
- ·Canarian dishes in simple cafés
South
Costa Adeje
The most popular southern resort: hotels, beaches, entertainment.
- ·Fañabé and El Duque beaches
- ·Siam Park – a top water park worldwide
- ·Promenade for evening walks
VolcanoA guide to
A guide to
Teide
Spain's largest volcano isn't just a peak – it's a whole geological park. The easiest way up is the cable car.
Climb to the summit
Reaching 3,715 m needs a special permit – book it a month ahead. Easier to walk in summer; in winter you need crampons and a head torch.
Permit · €15
Top spotsThe heart
The heart
of the island
From mountain canyons to sunny beaches – the most important places for a first trip.
01
El Drago Milenario
The famous Dragon Tree of Icod de los Vinos – a symbol of the island.
02
Los Gigantes
Cliffs up to 600 m tall, plunging straight into the ocean.
03
Anaga Rural Park
Green forests, misty mountains and ancient laurel jungles.
04
Masca
A mountain village among gorges – dramatic scenery and switchbacks.
05
Island beaches
Volcanic black in the north and white sand in the south.
06
Mirador Los 500 Escalones
One of the most spectacular viewpoints – especially at sunset.
RouteSix days
Six days
on Tenerife
A balanced route: nature, mountains, beaches and a little rest – no rushing.
- Day 01
Arrival & check-in
A calm start, adjusting to ocean air and palm trees.
- Day 02
Teide National Park
Martian landscapes, switchbacks and viewpoints at every turn.
- Day 03
Anaga + the north
A fairy-tale forest and wild beaches. Mirador Los 500 Escalones is one of the best viewpoints.
- Day 04
Masca + Los Gigantes
Breathtaking mountain roads and the Los Gigantes cliffs – a must-stop.
- Day 05
Western beaches
Las Américas and Costa Adeje – perfect after the mountains. Drago Milenario is nearby.
- Day 06
Departure
Wrap-up of the trip.
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Route map
All stops from the 6-day itinerary are saved in Google Maps, ready to open during the trip.