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The most beautiful places of Tenerife
Updated: 27.01.2022
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Tenerife is the largest and also probably the most interesting of the Canary Islands. There is also the biggest mountain in the whole of Spain – Pico de Tiede. There is such a wide range of very beautiful places, mostly volcanic nature – beautiful mountains, gorges and also cloud forest.

1.
Volcano Pico de Teide

The highest mountain in Spain

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| Altitude: 3 718 m / 12 198 ft

The Canary Islands belong more to Africa than Europe, and although there is the highest mountain of Spain – Pico de Teide (3718 m above sea level), which for about 250 meters altitude exceeds the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula and the „mainland“ of Spain – Mulhacen (3479 m asl) . Teide volcano is absolutely dominant greatly exceeding their surroundings. Moreover, its peak lies only 13 km as the crow flies from the sea. Yet all this is only a small remnant of a giant volcano that exploded before 700,000 years ago and left her an enormous caldera diameter of fifteen kilometers, which now falls under the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. According to some calculations, could have the original volcano and ten kilometers tall and would be the world's tallest mountain. continue reading

2.
Masca Gorge

The most beautiful gorge in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 558 m / 1 831 ft

Masca gorge is, after ascent of Pico del Teide, most famous tourist feat that you can take on Tenerife. Here awaits descent of six hundreds vertical meters down on the beach of the same name. continue reading

3.
Los Gigantes cliffs

The largest cliffs of the Canary Islands

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| Altitude: 443 m / 1 453 ft

One of the great attractions of Tenerife are more than 500 meters high cliffs of Los Gigantes – Giants. The most famous views of the cliff are directly from the same name city. However, you can also go on a great hike through these beautiful cliffs. continue reading

4.
Roques de Garcia

The most beautiful rock formations in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 2 140 m / 7 021 ft

Rock pinnacles Roques de Garcia is one of the most visited places in the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. Most visitors just take a picture of „finger of God“ Roque Cinchado and continues further. But if you hike a few dozen meters away, the other rock formations are only for you. continue reading

5.
Alto de Guajara

Spectacular panoramic view of the Las Cañadas

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| Altitude: 2 718 m / 8 917 ft

This dominant mountain is located on the northern flank of the vast caldera, Las Cañadas on Tenerife. Although it is about a kilometer below the volcano El Teide, the panoramic view of volcanic landscape is fascinating. Dominate of the outlook is volcano El Teide, which is the highest mountain in the whole of Spain. continue reading

6.
Loro Parque

The most famous zoopark in the Canary Islands

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| Altitude: 31 m / 102 ft

Loro Parque, located near the town of Puerto de la Cruz, is originally known for its breeding of lots and lots of parrots. Now is most attractive for visitors with sophisticated show with dolphins and sea lions. continue reading

7.
Monte Taborno

The most beautiful rocky peak of Tenerife

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| Altitude: 418 m / 1 371 ft

Monte Taborno (706m above sea level) or Matterhorn of Tenerife is a beautiful rocky peak in the northern part of the Anaga Mountains. Due to the fact that it is located right next to the sea, it looks monumental despite the relatively low altitude continue reading

8.
Barranco del Infierno gorge

Devil's gorge

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| Altitude: 444 m / 1 457 ft

Tenerife is mainly famous of gorge Masca, but also the Devil's Gorge – Barranco del Infierno is very interesting for visit. Through this gorge you can walk around the island's highest waterfall. continue reading

9.
Pico Viejo

The second highest mountain in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 3 003 m / 9 852 ft

Although the Pico Viejo volcano (3,135 m above sea level) is to the second highest in Tenerife, it has the largest crater. The volcano is accessible by a hiking trail connecting it with the highest mountain Pico del Teide continue reading

10.
Road to the village Masca

The most famous road in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 887 m / 2 910 ft

The road from Santiago del Teide to Masca village over Teno mountain range is the most famous route that you can ride on Tenerife. Furthermore village Masca is the starting point into the same named gorge. continue reading

11.
Punta de Teno

Mysterious coast with lighthouse

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| Altitude: 27 m / 89 ft

On the westernmost tip of the island of Tenerife is a beautiful lighthouse, rocky volcanic coast overlooking the spectacular cliffs of Los Gigantes and the island of La Gomera. The most beautiful time to visit is certainly the time when the sun sets. continue reading

12.
Roque Bermejo

A lonely settlement

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Roque Bermejo is a village with a few houses, with a volcanic shore and a beach almost on the far north of the island of Tenerife. This place is also located in the oldest part of the island – in the mountain area of Anaga, which is damp and always green. continue reading

13.
Misty forest of mountains range of Anaga

The green part of Tenerife

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| Altitude: 664 m / 2 178 ft

In the north of Tenerife you will find a completely different area from the rest of the island – the mountains of Anaga. Nearly the whole is covered with mist laurel forest with lots of ferns and other rare plants. It is the least populated part of the island with scattered villages and massive cliffs. continue reading

14.
Teresitas beach

The most beautiful beach in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

Playa de las Teresitas is considered the most beautiful beach in Tenerife. Here is the golden sand brought from the Sahara desert, so you will not see here volcanic black sand. The most beautiful view of the beach is from the cliffs at its eastern end. continue reading

15.
Arco de Tajao

The most famous rock arch in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 56 m / 184 ft

Arco de Tajao is the largest and surprisingly little known rock arch. This attractive natural reminiscent of similar objects on the North American continent, for example, in the Arches National Park. It has a total of 30 meters in length. continue reading

16.
Road El Bailadero - San Andrés

From the ridge of Anaga mountains to the sea

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| Altitude: 595 m / 1 952 ft

One of the most beautiful roads on the island of Tenerife leads with lots of twists from ridge of mountains Anaga to the sea. The most beautiful views are of course from very top, where you have the entire descent directly below you. continue reading

17.
The prospect of Garachico

The prospect of the city near the cliff

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| Altitude: 530 m / 1 739 ft

One of the most famous road prospect of Tenerife is the view of the town of Garachico. View of a picturesque town situated directly below the steep cliffs is breathtaking. continue reading

18.
Drago Milenario

The oldest tree in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 225 m / 738 ft

The oldest tree in Tenerife is found in Icod de los Vinos. It's Drago Milenario alias Dragon tree, maturing despite thousands of years. continue reading

19.
Paisaje Lunar

The most beautiful rock formations in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 1 868 m / 6 129 ft

Paisaje Lunar is a small rock town full of strange rock towers of light to orange colors. Due to the fact that it can not be reached by car there are not as many tourists as in other interesting places in Tenerife. You have to hike at altitudes almost two thousand meters above sea level continue reading

20.
Protected Landscape of Castro Rambla

Nature reserve in the north of Tenerife

Altitude: 134 m / 440 ft

The Protegido de la Rambla de Castro landscape is a protected natural landscape, where the local flora and fauna mix with pieces of Tenerife’s history. A tour of this part of the Los Realejos coast in the north of the island adjacent to the town of Puerto de la Cruz and includes a trip through one of the best preserved palm groves. But you will also find interesting ethnography and architecture and an authentic natural botanical garden, which serves as a gateway to some of the island's wildest and most beautiful beaches. continue reading

21.
Playa Jardin

The most famous beach in Puerto de la Cruz

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| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

Black volcanic beach Jardin is the largest and most famous beach in Puerto de la Cruz. continue reading

22.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

The capital city of Tenerife

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| Altitude: 20 m / 66 ft

The capital city of Tenerife – Santa Cruz is located in the north of the island. The main sights are located nearby Plaza del Principe. In addition, you will find beautiful parks and a large marina in Santa Cruz. continue reading

23.
Montana Blanca

The most colorful hill in Tenerife

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| Altitude: 2 750 m / 9 022 ft

Montana Blanca (2,750 meters above sea level) is a red-colored hill located on the slope of the monumental volcano Pico de Teide. Due to its low prominence (the top is only 25 heights higher than the Teide separating pass), it normally does not fall into the classical definition of separate mountains. Up to the top there is a dusty road. continue reading

24.
Puerto de la Cruz

Colorful city in the north of Tenerife

Altitude: 83 m / 272 ft

The northern part of the island of Tenerife is much greener, as occasional clouds stop over the Pico de Teide volcano. And even this fact makes the city of Puerto de la Cruz a colorful pearl of the north coast. The city is surrounded by a colorful backdrop of vegetation and probably does not hold back with its colors. The houses are as colorful as parrot feathers in the local famous Loro Park Zoo, which entertains both children and adults. The local beaches with black volcanic sand let both surfers and swimmers play in the waves, which are larger and more frequent than in the south. continue reading

25.
Risco de la Fortaleza

Rock Fortress

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| Altitude: 2 159 m / 7 083 ft

The Risco de la Fortaleza „Rocky Fort“ (2,159m above sea level) is located in the northern lower part of the caldera. This peak is located at the divide of two landscape areas. So further north there are beautiful coniferous forests. To the south, a volcanic volcanic plain. A hiking trail leads to this mountain table top. continue reading

26.
La Orotava

Mountain town in the north of Tenerife

Altitude: 337 m / 1 106 ft

La Orotava is a picturesque historic town on the border of rising mountains in the north of Tenerife. However, the entire central part of the island, where the Pico del Teide volcano, Teide National Park and other protected areas are located, falls under the administrative boundary of the village. continue reading

27.
Montaña del Cerrillar

Volcanoes, volcanic rocks and nice views

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| Altitude: 2 106 m / 6 909 ft

Montaña del Cerrillar is located on the edge of the Las Cañadas caldera in the Teide National Park. Around the mountain is a beautiful, less demanding hiking trail. continue reading

28.
Sanatorium Abades

Time-forgotten place

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| Altitude: 25 m / 82 ft

The Abades Sanatorium in the south of Tenerife has been a place forgotten by time and people since its construction in the 1950s. However, the original intention to build a sanatorium for lepers was never found to be fulfilled in practice. So far, only a place has been left, as if cut from a post-apocalyptic scenario, where many people get lost. continue reading

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