What to see in Tenerife

Points of interest in Tenerife

The island of Tenerife has numerous points of interest as, for example, the famous Teide, the highest peak in Europe, the fabulous beaches in Tenerife Sur, precious natural parks, volcanic landscapes as the Cueva del Viento and interesting towns and cities as Puerto de la Cruz, La Orotava and La Laguna.

Below you might find a list of the most interesting sites and places to visit in Tenerife:

El Teide National Park
Address: On the centre of the island.
Description: El Teide the most famous volcano and the highest peak in Spain. The view is unmissable for all of those who visit the island of Tenerife.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Description: The capital of Tenerife. A city that has been able to perfectly combine modernity and tradition, nature and urbanism.

Las Teresitas Beach
Address: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Description: One of the most famous and unique beaches in Tenerife. This is a golden sandy beach containing many facilities and commodities.

Anaga Rural Park
Address: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Description: This is an abrupt range with cropped tops that descend from the impressive valleys and cliffs that reach to the sea on fantastic beaches some only accessible by boat. You’ll be surprised by its wide contrasts.

Tenerife Auditorium
Address: Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Description: Designed by Santiago Calatrava highlighted by its appealing architecture and cultural interesting program.

El Viento Sobrado Cave (Cueva del Viento Sobrado)
Address: Icod de Los Vinos.
Description: This is one of the widest volcanic tubes in the world.

Güímar
Description: It’s extended from the Arafo Volcano till the Herques Ravine, with many natural landscapes of beautiful beaches and an excellent gastronomic and cultural offer.

Güímar Pyramids
Address: Güímar.
Description: Pyramid-shape constructions arranged astronomically to the winter and summer solstices. They have a wide cultural, historic and astronomical importance. They’ve been declared Cultural Interest Goods.

Puerto de la Cruz
Description: One of the most emblematic and touristic towns on the north of Tenerife.

Loro Parque (Zoo)
Address: Puerto de la Cruz.
Description: Excellent zoo park where you might see a wide number of exotic species and have fun on the daily live shows.

La Orotava
Description: This is one of the most interesting touristic destinations on the north of Tenerife.

Pueblo Chico (Theme Park)
Address: La Orotava.
Description: In Pueblo Chico you’ll find a model of the most important zones in the Canary Islands, reproducing as well its typical architecture.

Casa Lerca Casa Lercaro ro.
Address: La Orotava.
Description: This is an incredible building from the XVII century which has been recently rebuilt. It stands out due to its singular architecture and size.

San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Description: A historical town that has one of the most emblematic historic centres in the canary islands’ archipelago.

Los Realejos
Description: This is one of the most rich municipalities on this island. Here you’ll find many different sites and landscapes.

Santa Úrsula
Description: Municipality localized on the La Orotava Valley, on the north of Tenerife. It has many interest points.

Santiago del Teide
Description: Precious municipality with an impressive number of natural sites of wide beauty and different landscapes from splendid seabed 50 meters below the sea level, to the emblematic Teide peak located at 3.718 meters.

Granadilla de Abona
Description: On this wide municipality you’ll find a wide natural and landscape diversity as well as excellent beaches and many touristic centres as El Médano.

El Médano.
Address: Granadilla de Abona.
Description: This is one of the most important touristic centres in Tenerife. Highlighted by its stupendous beaches.

El Capitán House Museum
Address: San Miguel de Abona.
Description: This is a historic house with canary island’s architecture with an inner patio where the houses lead to. It also has a wine cellar, wine press, barns and implements rooms.

Arona Arona
Description: A municipality that houses one of the most important touristic destinations on the south of Tenerife, the Los Cristianos Beach.

Costa Adeje
Description: This is one of the most famous touristic destinations in Europe. An authentic paradise for your holidays. It offers you many entertainment activities, fantastic beaches and amazing theme parks.

Siam Park (Aquatic Park)
Address: Adeje.
Description: This is the biggest aquatic park in Europe. It has more than 185.000 square meters that offer many attractions some, unique in the whole world.

San MIguel de Abona
Description: A town that has been able to perfectly combine the rural quietness with the touristic lively activity. Here you might practice golf with a pleasant climate throughout the year, locals are very friendly and welcoming for everyone.