These are the 10 places in Tenerife that you cannot miss and that will make you fall in love with the Island. It is said Tenerife that there is a bit of all the Canary Islands in it. Seas of lava, volcanoes, ravines, enchanted forests and paradisiacal beaches are part of the natural beauty that impresses and falls in love with the traveler and the inhabitants of the Island.
Teide National Park
The Mount Teide is he Tenerife iconwith a height of 3,718 meters that crowns him like the highest peak of Spain. Declared World Heritage Site by unesco in 2007 with the category of Good Naturalthe volcano is he heart and soul of the National Park. This immense colossus and pride of the people of Tenerife It is also European Diploma by the Council of Europe and is part of the Natura 2000 Network Places. His record figures also include him as the most visited national park in Spain and Europereceiving some three million tourists a year.
It is accessible almost to the highest point via a cable car. If you want to reach the top on foot, you must request a free special permit in advance.
Anaga Rural Park
Anaga is a fairytale forest. Declared Biosphere Reserveyou will fall exhausted before his a canvas of laurel forests and steep peaks often caressed by mist. The Anaga Rural Park It also houses a fauna and flora rich in endemisms such as theUrels, lichens, willows, mocanes, sanguinos and heathers that are part of the more than twenty species that make up the magical scenery of these forests.
Anaga occupies much of the Mountainous massif located in the northeast end of the island of Tenerife. With an extension close to 14,500 hectarescovers an important part of the Island of Tenerife and extends through the municipalities of The lagoon, Santa Cruz of Tenerife Y Tegueste.
The Rural Park has several special protection areas whose access is regulated and to access them you must Check the conditions through the Environment Area of the Cabildo de Tenerife, by phone 922843097 or by email [email protected]
In the Macizo de Anaga you can carry out different activities such as hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding and to fully enjoy them, a good option is to stay at the Anaga Hostel. You can make the reservation from 14.50 euros by calling 922823225 or through the web www.alberguestenerife.net.
Oriented to the work of research, conservation and dissemination of the Anaga Rural Park, the Cruz del Carmen Visitor Center organizes special visits for groups on the phone 922633576 or via email [email protected]. Its opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Millennium Dragon
Declared National Monument in 1917and to which approximately 800 years oldthe Millennium Dragon It is the most recognizable figure of Icod of the Wines and one of the the most important natural, cultural and historical symbols of the Canary Islands. Located in this northern town, it measures more than 16 meters high and his trunk has a perimeter of 20 meters.
It can be seen for free from the main square of Icod de los Vinos, where the San Marcos parish is located. But if you want to see it up close, along with other typical species of Tenerife, you can visit the Parque del Drago. Admission costs 5 euros and it also offers a representation of a burial proper to the ancient aborigines of Tenerife and various examples of traditions that are still maintained on the island.
Cliffs of the Giants
Vertical walls that reach 600 meters tall erect a spectacular basalt wall of volcanic origin on the western coast of Tenerife. The best time to enjoy these impressive cliffs is at sunset, when the sunset surrenders to the grandeur of this incredible landscape by the sea.
Admiring it is relatively easy. There are two alternatives to contemplate the majesty of the cliffs: from the sea – where they go almost 30 meters deep – or from land, although access to the area is limited due to the impregnability of the formation. The Archipenque viewpoint, on the road that leads to Santiago del Teide, is an ideal point for observation, but you must be very careful because the parking area is on a curve. A boat trip is the best option to admire this impressive natural wall that emerges from the sea.
Benijo Beach
Located in the Anaga Rural Park, in the northeast of the island, this enclave becomes the unbeatable end of a road that crosses part of a landscape with laurisilva, spectacular views of the Atlantic and ravines and peaks that will make you enjoy the experience without a doubt, and you will not want to stop taking photos. It is one of the most spectacular and virgin beaches of Tenerife where you can dream and feel the strength and immensity of the Atlantic Ocean. It is worth waiting for the tide to go out to enjoy its dark volcanic sand and the beach in all its splendor. It is an essential place for lovers of the wild.
Farmhouse of Masca
chew rises to 750 meters above sea level and is one of the most beautiful towns to see in Tenerife. The houses of Farmhouse of Masca they line the ridges of the mountains and it was not too long ago that electricity reached this small town, where until then, the roads were nothing more than dusty paths. And it has been thanks to that isolation that the town has managed to maintain undaunted its purest essenceits memory of past times and, now, is a claim for thousands of visitors who delight in its charm.
The Masca farmhouse treasures valuable ancient treasures such as the House of the Linkedin it stone farmhouseor a lowercase 18th century church. Inside one of the houses of the Masca farmhouse, it has been converted into a museum and craft center and this rural area has been declared Well of Cultural Interest with category of Historic Complex. Without a doubt, it is a visit that you cannot miss.
Teno Point
This little hidden paradise has lived for centuries isolated from the rest of the island due to the orography of the area and the distance that separates the place from the nearest town, Buenavista del Norte. It is located at the westernmost point of Tenerife and houses a lighthouse straight out of a postcard.
The Teno lighthouse is an essential monument to see in Punta de Teno. It is one of the seven lighthouses on the island, and was built in 1897 with stone from La Gomera, since it was easier for them to bring it from the neighboring island than from other towns in Tenerife. Currently, the old red and white headlight is unoccupied and it works as automatic. However, when looking at it, it is inevitable not to let your imagination run wild and think about what life would be like inside it.
For some years it has been necessary to regulate traffic and avoid crowds because the Teno Rural Park is a protected area. Therefore, road access is prohibited from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in winter, and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in summer. The only way to get to Punta de Teno is through the bus service that leaves every hour from the Buenavista Norte station and whose journey takes about 20 minutes.
Likewise, it is also possible to reach Punta de Teno by hiking from Masca or from Teno Alto until ending up in a small cove, near Los Gigantes.
Red Mountain
The Red Mountain Special Nature Reserve It is located next to the tourist town of Medanoin the municipality of Passion fruitin the south of Tenerife.
Montaña Roja is a volcano, 171 meters high and reddish in color, located by the sea and surrounded by two spectacular beaches in Tenerife: El Médano and La Tejita. Both beaches are frequented by young people and athletes. The constant presence of wind makes them an important point on the island to practice sports such as surfing and windsurfing.
The area has ample parking and, near the beach, there is a camping area for motorhomes and tents, with shower services, a cafeteria and wooden cabin rentals.
yellow mountain
The Montaña Amarilla Natural Monument is one of the most curious and beautiful landscapes on the island. Their crystal clear waters and seabeds of great wealth, their unique forms acquired by erosion and the yellow mountain volcano in the background make this place a must for those looking for this type of corner.
The richness and quality of the waters of Playa Amarilla make it perfect for practicing snorkeling and diving. Although the beach is rocky and quiet, there is a very close area enabled to lie down to catch the sun and some stairs to access the sea.
There are no restaurants or beach bars on the beach, but you can find places to eat or buy a drink in Costa del Silencio, a nearby coastal town that can be reached on foot.
Wind Cave
The Cave of the Wind can boast of being largest volcanic tube in Europe. It is one of those scenarios in which the visitor goes deep into the heart of the earth and where you can feel the protagonist of one of Jules Verne’s stories. The 18 kilometers long make it into one of the largest in the world.
Located in the north of the island, the Cueva del Viento is in the municipality of Icod de los Vinos. It has a visitor center where various panels explain in detail its extraordinary characteristics. To make the visit, which lasts two hours, it is recommended to make a reservation. Visitors should bear in mind that caving requires long pants and appropriate footwear. There are special prices for children and it should be noted that Children under five years of age are not allowed to enter.
Hell’s Ravine
Hell’s Ravine is a protected natural space located in the municipality of Adeje, in the southwest of Tenerife and which constitutes the Barranco del Infierno Special Nature Reservea beautiful nature landscapefrom great biodiversity which houses many endemic species and that it has an important archaeological valuewhich hosts a myriad of caves with interesting rock carvings.
For those who want to delve into this beautiful natural setting, nothing better than walking the Hell’s Ravine Route, a medium-low difficulty trail that leads to the heart of the reserve. In approximately 6.5 kilometers – round trip – you can enjoy breath-taking viewpoints, different types of fauna and flora and admire a large waterfall of more than 200 meters formed by the waters of the nascent Abinque rock.
In order to preserve the environment and not alter the development of the species that inhabit this wonderful place, access to the Barranco del Infierno trail is restricted to 300 people a day, so it is necessary to request a prior reservation.
