Towns to see in tenerife indispensable on your trip to the islan
All the municipalities of the island have corners to visit, but there are some that stand out for their beauty. In this list you will find the towns to see in Tenerife, we advance you that perhaps it will take you more than one trip.
Guía de Isora
South of the island
The municipalities in the south of Tenerife have an attractive combination of ideal coasts for bathing and medium sized areas, which conserve the charm of the countryside.
Santiago del Teide
An example of a municipality of contrasts is Santiago del Teide, this enclave has a rural character, where you can make trails through dense vegetation that contrasts with volcanic landscapes and in late January and early February, you will find a natural spectacle with the flowering of almond trees.
We suggest that you come to this place and walk the Chinyero trail, a route with spectacular landscapes and moderate difficulty.
Have a drink in the historic centre of Santiago del Teide, and walk through its streets, discover its church and town hall.
The coast of this municipality is absolutely amazing, especially in the area of Los Acantilados de Los Gigantes, a natural cut that reaches in some points 600 meters high and that merges with a clean and deep sea. The cliffs have an extraordinary beauty, and are next to the Teide, one of the most distinctive places on the island of Tenerife.
Arico
Arico is one of the largest municipalities in Tenerife, with large unbuilt areas, which offers surprising routes and trails of spectacular beauty. In the heart of Arico el Nuevo you will find a peaceful village, which preserves the most traditional Canarian architecture. Walk through its streets, enjoy its terraces, and breathe a clean air away from the stress of the big cities.
Get close to its two main coastal towns, El Porís and Tajao. You will be able to enjoy its beaches and a gastronomy based on fishing.
El Médano, Granadilla de Abona
El Médano is the wind water sports town par excellence. Come here to enjoy the sporting atmosphere, meet people of many nationalities and soak up the energy of a lively coast.
Vilaflor
It is the expression of middle age, of life in the midst of nature. Its hull maintains a traditional aspect, and hides extraordinary natural places, like the Pino Gordo or the Moon Landscape.
If you like hiking and trekking, don’t forget to plan a route in this town.
Guide to Isora
Guía de Isora is a municipality that has many traditional villages such as Chiguergue, Aripe and Chirche, and it is a space sprinkled with historical and ethnographic heritage. You can visit bread ovens, threshing floors, cisterns, washhouses and water fountains, etc.
If you go to the midlands you will be able to get closer to the recent history of the island. However, if you go as far as the coast, you will find charming beaches and natural swimming pools like those at La Jaquita.
La Orotava
North of the island
The north side is greener and more luxuriant than the south side, this landscape contrast enriches your trip to Tenerife. It is important that you visit very different areas to build a real image of the island.
La Orotava
La Orotava has joined the Slow movement, this gives a glimpse of the spirit of this village, which is an example of the preservation of a historic centre dotted with stately homes and traditional earthenware houses.
In the centre of the municipality you will find the Church of La Concepción, La Casa de los Balcones or La Casa Lercaro, all of which are places of tourist interest.
The Teide National Park is mostly within this municipality. It is a must in your visit, you will be able to observe a landscape generated from the eruption of the volcano, with wide extensions of land bathed in lava flows and volcanic surfaces.
Puerto de la Cruz
This coastal town maintains the charm of a small city while living with all the comforts of a tourist place. Stroll through its streets, along its fishing dock, discover the beauty of the Lake Martiánez pool complex, walk along Mequinez Street and enjoy the outdoor mural exhibition, Puerto Street Art.
Garachico
This is one of the most beautiful villages of Tenerife, both for the good conservation of its historical center and the uniqueness of its coast, crowned with the Roque de Garachico. This element is a visible reminder of an ancient volcanic eruption.
Go to the Plaza de La Libertad, visit the ex-convent of San Francisco, or look at the picturesque natural pools of El Caletón, a symbol of this town.
Icod de los Vinos
With a historic centre similar to Garachico, with cobbled streets and houses of traditional architecture, this is the enclave of the Drago Milenario, the plant symbol of the island. A specimen of a large tree-like plant that has survived for hundreds of years, and which is closely linked to the history of the ancient aborigines, the Guanches.
Buenavista
Buenavista is a municipality that hides many charming places. You can’t miss two places, Teno Alto and Masca. In Teno Alto you will find a small town located in a green area with little human impact, a beautiful and almost virgin road with beautiful views.
Masca is a hidden village between valleys and ravines, with traditional houses and a spectacular landscape, adapted for the visit of tourists.
La Laguna
Northeastern View
The Lagoon
The historical center of San Cristobal de La Laguna is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This denomination was granted to him by being a model of colonial city nonwalled very advanced for its time.
Walking through its streets you can enjoy the Canarian architecture and a display of stately homes and palaces. You will find a good offer of restaurants, and a pastry shop with its own pieces like the laguneros or the matahambre.
Don’t forget to visit the coast of this municipality, specifically La Punta and Bajamar, with their amazing open-air pools by the sea.
Holy Cross
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital, and is worth a visit to discover its most significant streets and buildings such as the Cabildo de Tenerife, the Guimerá Theatre or the Canary Islands Parliament. You can go to the Palmetum, next to the Auditorium designed by Calatrava, and walk among palm trees from all over the world.
And don’t forget to visit the Anaga Rural Park, one of the best preserved Laurisilva forests on the islands.
As you have seen, there are many villages to see in Tenerife and to visit them all, we suggest you to move freely by renting a vehicle.