Icod de los Vinos

Updated 2 August 2026

Icod de los Vinos

Home to the Millenary Drago, +800 yearsHistoric center with colonial churchesStately mansions and cozy squares

Icod de los Vinos, in the northwest of Tenerife, is famous for hosting the Millenary Dragon Tree, a large specimen of Dracaena draco declared a National Monument in 1917, measuring about 18 meters in height and whose age is estimated to be several centuries (with a wide margin of uncertainty). The tree is located in the Drago Park, an area of about 3 hectares next to the Church Square, which includes endemic Canarian flora, a volcanic cave with a recreation of a Guanche burial, and trails over the Caforiño ravine. The historic center of the town was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in the category of Historic Ensemble in 2004 and preserves churches, convents, and stately homes.

The Church of San Marcos Evangelista, declared a Monument (2006), stands out, housing a remarkable silver filigree cross of great artistic value. Nearby is also the Drago Butterfly House, a covered tropical garden with hundreds of exotic butterflies in freedom.

Gallery

View of Icod de los Vinos — Mmullie (WMF) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Drago Milenario (Parque del Drago) — Mike Peel (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Iglesia de San Marcos Evangelista — Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Plaza de la Pila — rene boulay (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Cueva del Viento — Mike Peel (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Mariposario del Drago — Mike Peel (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Casco histórico de Icod — Marc Ryckaert (CC BY 3.0)

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Accessibility

Icod de los Vinos is located in the northwest of Tenerife. From the south or the capital, it can be reached via the Northern Highway (TF-5) towards Puerto de la Cruz, and at the end of the highway, continue on the TF-42 until the Icod exit; another option is to access via the TF-82 (through El Tanque). The historic center, Plaza del Drago (Plaza Andrés de Lorenzo Cáceres), and the Church of San Marcos are contiguous pedestrian areas that can be explored on foot. There are public parking lots (paid and free) near the center, although it is worth noting that the old town is on a slope and many of its streets are cobblestone.