What to see in tenerife in 7 days routes for winter
THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE IN TENERIFE IN 7 DAYS, THAT WE HAVE PREPARED A ROUTE BY ZONES SO THAT YOU DO NOT MISS ANYTHING..
The winter in the Canary Islands is marked by mild temperatures, so we will propose plans for you to spend a week in Tenerife, from the coast to the mountains. We propose a varied itinerary, which offers you a global vision of the island and includes the most characteristic aspects such as natural pools or hiking routes.
Icod de Los Vinos
Day 1.
Visit the Baja Island and some municipalities of the northern slope of the island of Tenerife, you will discover the taste of tradition.
Icod de Los Vinos and La Cueva del Viento
The day begins in Icod de Los Vinos, a municipality whose historic centre preserves the flavour of tradition, with cobbled streets and houses of traditional Canarian architecture. In this municipality you will find the so-called Drago Milenario, a tree-like plant that is hundreds of years old and is closely linked to the legends of the Guanches, the ancient inhabitants of the island of Tenerife. An authentic symbol of the island.
We suggest that you walk around the area of the Parish of San Marcos, from the square you can see the Drago and if you want to appreciate it more closely or walk through the gardens full of endemic flora, you simply have to access the Drago Park and buy the ticket.
But, it takes between two and three hours in the morning to tour La Cueva del Viento, a maze of volcanic tunnels that reveals an environment very unknown to humans. This volcanic cavity was formed 27,000 years ago from basaltic lava from the Pico Viejo volcano. A guided tour is included with the purchase of the ticket, with an expert profile that explains in detail the geological and biological particularities of this cave.
You must buy the tickets in advance, here and consult the departure times of guided tours in your language.
Garachico
After completing your visit to Icod de Los Vinos, we recommend that you continue to head west towards Garachico.
If you haven’t eaten, you can stop by El Guincho, and visit the El Drago RestaurantThere you will find old and fresh fish, which have been caught in the morning and are prepared to enhance their flavor. If you like desserts, don’t forget to try the pineapple cake.
If you arrive from Icod to Garachico, you will be confronted with a curious image, a large rock by the coast. This is the Roque de Garachico, a very visible remnant of a volcanic explosion. This Roque is part of the identity of this municipality, and is the habitat of many endemic species.
On the coast you will find El Caletón, a series of natural pools conditioned to facilitate access to very picturesque swimmers. In summer, it is common to find them full of locals and tourists, enjoying the sea and the sun. We recommend a visit to see them, and take advantage and visit the Castle of San Miguel, a small tower that was dedicated to protecting the coast of this municipality.
In addition, Garachico offers an easily walkable old town that is a sample of traditional Canarian architecture. Come to the Plaza de la Libertad, and have a coffee in the kiosk in the square, or visit the Ex-convent of San Francisco.
The Silos
Finally, we suggest you go to the coast of Los Silos, where you will find a series of pools such as Charco de La Araña, Charco de Don Gabino or Charco Los Chochos, another type of natural pool ideal for swimming when the sea is calm. On this walk along the coast, you will find a real skeleton of a Sei whale, a whale, which gives this coast an exotic feel. Enjoy the views at dusk of the La Culata cliffs, and then we recommend you go up to the Los Silos hull and have dinner in the area. The Hardware Store is a good option, just keep in mind that it closes on Wednesdays and only offers lunch on Sundays.
La Orotava
La Orotava
Day two.
The Orotava Valley is made up of three municipalities: La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz and Los Realejos. We propose you to visit two of them, Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava.
Puerto de la Cruz
Start your day in Puerto de la Cruz, walk around the Muelle Pesquero and enjoy the history present in its streets, visit the Casa de la Aduana, Plaza de Europa with its cannons or take a tour discovering the great murals of international artists in Puerto Street Art.
If the weather is good, you can take a swim in Lake Martiánez, a complex of saltwater pools designed by the Canary Islands architect César Manrique. It is a sample of the coexistence between a space for tourist enjoyment and an integrated approach to garden and palm tree areas.
Also, you can go up to the area of La Paz and visit the Botanical Garden, where you will find exotic species brought from the American continent during the time of Spanish colonies. If you go up to La Paz, take the opportunity to visit the Paseo de la Costa, a small path that serves as a viewpoint of the Martiánez area.
La Orotava
We propose that you go up to La Orotava, if you haven’t eaten, you can come up to DabekeA restaurant that fuses haute cuisine techniques with high quality Canarian and Spanish raw materials.
Spend a couple of hours walking through the center of this town, strolling around the Town Hall and the Church of La Concepcion, walking through the cobblestone streets and breathing in a slow lifestyle. Come to La Casa de Los Balcones, to La Casa Lercaro, disconnect in the Victoria Gardens and try the local confectionery.
Teide National Park
Go up to the Teide National Park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Wear warm clothes, because the temperatures in winter are usually low due to the altitude, especially when there is wind. We suggest that when you climb Teide you make a few stops to enjoy the views, the first at the Mirador de Mataznos, and the second at the Mirador de la Rosa de Piedra, where you will enjoy the views and a geological phenomenon at the very least.
Once you arrive at Las Cañadas del Teide, you will be faced with an amazing landscape with a typically volcanic character, full of irregular formations and badlands. Visit the Roques de Garcia, be surprised by the Llano de Ucanca, and we suggest you hire a star-watching activity, because this island has extraordinary skies. That is why it has a star observatory with large telescopes at Izaña.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Day 3.
On this third day of the route, we propose a tour of the eastern part of the island. With a combination of mountains of Laurisilva and white sand beaches.
San Cristobal de La Laguna
La Laguna is a key municipality in the history of the island. Declared a World Heritage Site for being a model of a colonial city not walled, this municipality was the capital of the island before Santa Cruz took this name.
The stately character is evident in the town centre, which is dotted with palaces and cobbled streets. Take a walk through the centre and include the Plaza del Adelantado, the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the Church of La Concepción or the Museum of History and Anthropology of Tenerife.
This enclave, being a hondanada, is usually humid and cold in winter, so we recommend that you bring warm clothes for your visit. You can warm up by trying a chocolate with churros in any churrería, for example in the churrería El Buen Paladar.
After getting a little closer to the history of this municipality, we suggest you take a leap into a natural park.
Anaga Rural Park
It is worth jumping into this park that preserves lush valleys and ravines, which reach small coves. If you want to discover the magic of a Laurisilva forest, in this enclave you will have the best example of the island.
There are areas with regulated access and others with open access, you can also book activities such as mountain bike routes, horse riding routes, or trekking. If you prefer to tour the park on your own, come to the Anaga Rural Park Visitor Center. There you will receive detailed information about what to see in the park.
Throughout the park you will find amazing viewpoints, and if you go into the interior of Anaga, you will find many traditional taverns and food houses such as Santiago House.
Las Teresitas Beach
After finishing your route through Anaga, you can change scenery and go to a white sand beach, Las Teresitas. Las Teresitas is a beach with calm waves, protected by a breakwater, ideal for enjoying with children. The white sand contrasts with the nearby mountains, and an intense blue sea.
Among its particularities, it stands out as a sanctuary for angel sharks, a small, harmless type of shark that has found the sand on the shore to be an ideal place to feed.
This beach is accessible, has hammock service, with kiosks and beach clubs, showers and toilets.
You can enjoy a nice sunset, while having a drink.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Finish your day in Santa Cruz, the capital. Walk the streets of the center, and discover the Cabildo of Tenerife, the Parliament of the Canary Islands, the Government of the Canary Islands, etc. Discover its charming squares and parks, such as Parque García Sanabria or Plaza del Príncipe, and enjoy its wide range of cuisine.
From fish and traditional food such as Still Life El PunteroThe restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 16:30 and from 20:00 to 23:00, and even has a Michelin star as the Kazan, in which we recommend you to book in advance.
Jump into the area of the Calatrava Auditorium and the Black Castle, and enjoy the magic of that place at nightfall.
Avistamiento de cetáceos
Day four.
Among the things to see in Tenerife in 7 days, there is one you can’t miss, the whale watching.
Sighting of cetaceans and Los Gigantes cliffs
Tenerife is the best European location for whale watching. We have a fixed population of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins, and a suitable climate for going out to sea 80% of the days of the year.
In our waters you can also find fin whales, common dolphins, spotted dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, and other species that appear sporadically throughout the year.
There are many excursions for whale watching, but we suggest that you combine this activity with a walk in front of Los Acantilados de Los Gigantes. Enjoy the views from the sea of this spectacular natural feature, which reaches 600 metres at its highest points and is the habitat of numerous animal species.
In addition, we propose that you enjoy this activity in a relaxed and stress-free, with the tranquility that offers a sailboat, you can make the consultation of schedule and prices here.
The Jaquita
The natural pools of La Jaquita are located in the municipality of Guía de Isora, specifically in the area of Alcalá, and combines small black sand beaches and small pools of volcanic formation. This space is ideal for relaxation and disconnection, and very close by you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal, in the Saúco Restaurant.
This beach has hammock and umbrella rental service so you can rest comfortably.
We recommend that you stay until sunset, which with the profile of the island of La Gomera on the horizon, becomes a real spectacle.
Siam Park
Día 5.
Entre los días de tu viaje a Tenerife, reserva uno para el disfrute del mejor parque acuático del mundo según los usuarios de TripAdvisor.
Siam Park
Siam Park es un parque acuático espectacular, con toboganes sinuosos, rápidos vertiginosos, ríos lentos, piscinas de olas, piscinas infantiles y mucho más. El parque está preparado para que encuentres en su interior todo lo que necesitas, desde taquillas donde dejar tus pertenencias, hasta una amplia oferta de restauración y tiendas donde comprar souvenirs o productos solares o acuáticos.
Puedes comprar las entradas vía online, y evitar así largas colas.
Recuerda llegar temprano para encontrar aparcamiento.
Siam Mall
Tras una jornada de disfrute en toboganes y piscinas, te planteamos una tarde de compras en el centro comercial Siam Mall, situado justo al lado de Siam Park. En este lugar encontrarás múltiples firmas nacionales e internacionales, una variada oferta de restauración y animación casi diaria.
Masca
Día 6.
Después de un día repleto de piscinas, te proponemos un reencuentro con un espacio natural único y soprendente.
Masca
El caserío de Masca, se encuentra en un lugar de díficil acceso, entre escarpadas montañas y valles verdes. Este lugar tiene una bonita combinación de casas de arquitectura tradicional con espacios de palmeras y vegetación autóctona.
Te proponemos, además que completes la visita a este recóndito lugar con el descenso a través del barranco y la salida al mar. Puedes contratar un recorrido guiado, y posteriormente una actividad acuática como kayak, o un bautismo de submarinismo.
Esta zona de Tenerife es realmente bonita, se merece que dediques casi un día entero a su disfrute.
Día 7.
Si quieres pasar otra jornada de playa antes de tu regreso a tu casa, te proponemos un cierre de descanso y relax en las playas más turísticas y con más servicios alrededor.
Desconecta en tu último día en la zona sur de la isla en alguna de las siguientes playas:
Playa de las Vistas
Acércate a pasar el día a una de las playas más turisticas de la isla, de arena blanca y suave oleaje. En este enclave encontrarás todos los servicios imaginables, desde hamacas y sombrillas hasta actividades de ocio acuática, y se encuentra completamente rodeada de bares, restaurantes, y tiendas de compras.
Playa de Fañabé
En la Playa de Fañabé encontrarás arena dorada, un oleaje suave y servicio de alquiler de hamacas y de sombrillas. Alrededor encontrarás cafeterías y restaurantes, caminando por el paseo, podrás llegar a otras playas adelañas como la Playa de Torviscas.
Si quieres disfrutar de música, copas y comida en plena playa, Le Club es ahora el lugar de moda.
Si estás pensando en viajar a Canarias en invierno, quizá esta guía de qué ver en Tenerife en 7 días te ayude a decidirte. Te recomendamos que para optimizar tu tiempo en la isla, te muevas en coche de alquiler, así llegarás a cualquier rincón a cualquier hora que necesites.