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What to See in Tenerife
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Tenerife is home to two of the three sites in the archipelago listed as World Heritage:
La Laguna (1999)
Officially San Cristobal de La Laguna. This large university city on the outskirts of Santa Cruz has a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Officially San Cristobal de La Laguna. This large university city on the outskirts of Santa Cruz has a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Teide National Park (2007)
At the heart of the island, this vast desert area is home to Mount Teide (3,718 m), the highest peak in the Canary Islands. Accessible by cable car or on foot, the park boasts stunning landscapes and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also crossed by the Carretera Dorsal, offering breathtaking panoramas. Teide is one of the most visited national parks in the world.
At the heart of the island, this vast desert area is home to Mount Teide (3,718 m), the highest peak in the Canary Islands. Accessible by cable car or on foot, the park boasts stunning landscapes and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also crossed by the Carretera Dorsal, offering breathtaking panoramas. Teide is one of the most visited national parks in the world.
Towns and Cultural Heritage
El Médano
This seaside resort on the southern coast of Tenerife has an international reputation among windsurfers and kitesurfing enthusiasts.
This seaside resort on the southern coast of Tenerife has an international reputation among windsurfers and kitesurfing enthusiasts.
Güímar
This municipality on the east coast of Tenerife is home to six small pyramids of unknown origin.
This municipality on the east coast of Tenerife is home to six small pyramids of unknown origin.
La Laguna
Officially San Cristobal de La Laguna. This large university city on the outskirts of Santa Cruz has a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Officially San Cristobal de La Laguna. This large university city on the outskirts of Santa Cruz has a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Los Gigantes
A seaside resort on the west coast surrounded by stunning cliffs, some over 500 m high, plunging into the sea.
A seaside resort on the west coast surrounded by stunning cliffs, some over 500 m high, plunging into the sea.
Playa de las Américas
This seaside resort on the southern coast is renowned for its lively atmosphere and nightlife. Together with its two neighbors, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, the area accounts for over two-thirds of Tenerife’s accommodation.
This seaside resort on the southern coast is renowned for its lively atmosphere and nightlife. Together with its two neighbors, Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje, the area accounts for over two-thirds of Tenerife’s accommodation.
Puerto de la Cruz
The former port of La Orotava is now a family-friendly seaside resort, with an old quarter and a major zoological and botanical garden (Loro Parque).
The former port of La Orotava is now a family-friendly seaside resort, with an old quarter and a major zoological and botanical garden (Loro Parque).
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
It’s the capital of the Canary Islands, with museums, historic or strikingly modern buildings, a renowned carnival, and beaches.
It’s the capital of the Canary Islands, with museums, historic or strikingly modern buildings, a renowned carnival, and beaches.
Natural Heritage
Los Gigantes Cliffs
These are stunning cliffs, some over 500 m high, plunging into the sea near the resort of Los Gigantes. It’s one of the island’s most visited sites.
These are stunning cliffs, some over 500 m high, plunging into the sea near the resort of Los Gigantes. It’s one of the island’s most visited sites.
Barranco del Infierno
This small valley in the municipality of Adeje is popular with hikers. It also contains quite a few small caves, some of which have archaeological value.
This small valley in the municipality of Adeje is popular with hikers. It also contains quite a few small caves, some of which have archaeological value.
Cueva del Viento
This is a vast volcanic tube (cave) located north of Tenerife in the municipality of Icod de los Vinos.
This is a vast volcanic tube (cave) located north of Tenerife in the municipality of Icod de los Vinos.
Anaga Massif
At the northern tip of the island, this mountainous area is a stunning mix of landscapes, coastlines, and beaches perfect for hiking.
At the northern tip of the island, this mountainous area is a stunning mix of landscapes, coastlines, and beaches perfect for hiking.
Teno Massif
At the western tip of the island, Teno is prized for its landscapes, hiking, and diving spots.
At the western tip of the island, Teno is prized for its landscapes, hiking, and diving spots.
Teide National Park
At the heart of the island, this vast desert area is home to Mount Teide (3,718 m), the highest peak in the Canary Islands. Accessible by cable car or on foot, the park boasts stunning landscapes and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also crossed by the Carretera Dorsal, offering breathtaking panoramas. Teide is one of the most visited national parks in the world.
At the heart of the island, this vast desert area is home to Mount Teide (3,718 m), the highest peak in the Canary Islands. Accessible by cable car or on foot, the park boasts stunning landscapes and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also crossed by the Carretera Dorsal, offering breathtaking panoramas. Teide is one of the most visited national parks in the world.
Must-see & highly recommended
Teide National Park
★★★★ At the heart of the island, this vast desert area is home to Mount Teide (3,718 m), the highest peak in the Canary Islands. Accessible by…
Recommended
Los Gigantes Cliffs
★★★ These are stunning cliffs, some over 500 m high, plunging into the sea near the resort of Los Gigantes. It’s one of the…
La Laguna (Tenerife)
★★★ Officially San Cristobal de La Laguna. This large university city on the outskirts of Santa Cruz has a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Anaga Massif
★★★ At the northern tip of the island, this mountainous area is a stunning mix of landscapes, coastlines, and beaches perfect for hiking.
Teno Massif
★★★ At the western tip of the island, Teno is prized for its landscapes, hiking, and diving spots.
Worth a look / Other
Barranco del Infierno
★★ This small valley in the municipality of Adeje is popular with hikers. It also contains quite a few small caves, some of which have…
Cueva del Viento
★★ This is a vast volcanic tube (cave) located north of Tenerife in the municipality of Icod de los Vinos.
Garachico
★★ A sizable town in the west with quite beautiful colonial architecture.
Güímar
★★ This municipality on the east coast of Tenerife is home to six small pyramids of unknown origin.
La Orotava
★★ A charming town in the north of the island with quite a few monuments.
Los Gigantes
★★ A seaside resort on the west coast surrounded by stunning cliffs, some over 500 m high, plunging into the sea.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
★★ It’s the capital of the Canary Islands, with museums, historic or strikingly modern buildings, a renowned carnival, and beaches.
Arico
★ A charming mountain village from which you can trek or go climbing in the surrounding area.
Candelaria
★ With its basilica, this town south of Santa Cruz is a pilgrimage site.
El Médano
★ This seaside resort on the southern coast of Tenerife has an international reputation among windsurfers and kitesurfing enthusiasts.
Playa de las Américas
★ This seaside resort on the southern coast is renowned for its lively atmosphere and nightlife. Together with its two neighbors, Los…
Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)
★ The former port of La Orotava is now a family-friendly seaside resort, with an old quarter and a major zoological and botanical garden…