Tenerife municipalities
Tenerife town by town: what to see, festivals and the character of every corner of the island.
South
Adeje
The tourist heart of the southwest: Costa Adeje, El Duque and Fañabé beaches, luxury hotels and the boat-trip hub.
Arona
Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas: the liveliest south, serviced beaches, nightlife and the ferry port to La Gomera.
Granadilla de Abona
El Médano, the windsurf and kitesurf capital, natural sandy beaches and the Montaña Roja.
San Miguel de Abona
Golf, a traditional old town and the Amarilla and Golf del Sur coast.
Vilaflor
The highest village in Spain, the southern gateway to Teide among pine forests and vineyards.
Arico
Ravines, clear skies for stargazing and a quiet south-east coastline.
Fasnia
A quiet south-east village with natural pools and farming tradition.
Arafo
A village of music and brass bands, among vineyards and the Güímar valley.
Güímar
The mysterious Pyramids of Güímar and a farming valley with its own microclimate.
West
Santiago del Teide
Los Gigantes and its towering cliffs, the village of Masca and a wild west of sea and mountain.
Guía de Isora
A coast of luxury hotels (Playa San Juan, Alcalá) and an agricultural interior with Teide and ocean views.
Buenavista del Norte
The far north-west, gateway to the Teno massif, with a Seve Ballesteros golf course and spectacular scenery.
North
Puerto de la Cruz
The north’s tourist capital: Lago Martiánez, the Botanical Garden, Loro Parque and a charming old town facing the Atlantic.
La Orotava
One of the prettiest old towns in the Canaries, stately houses, Canarian balconies and the famous Corpus carpets.
Los Realejos
The municipality with the most fiestas in the Canaries, famous for its fireworks, and surf beaches like El Socorro.
Icod de los Vinos
Home to the thousand-year-old Dragon Tree, historic wines and a charming old town.
Garachico
A former port rebuilt after an eruption, with the Caletón natural pools and one of Spain’s most beautiful villages.
Los Silos
A quiet Isla Baja village with a dragon tree, unspoilt coast and trails into Teno.
El Tanque
A rural upland municipality with views of the sea and Teide.
San Juan de la Rambla
A northern fishing village with natural pools and a traditional old town.
La Guancha
Northern farming uplands, a viewpoint towards Teide and young wines.
Santa Úrsula
Viewpoints over the Orotava Valley and roadside gastronomy.
La Victoria de Acentejo
A wine-growing village in the Acentejo valley, perfect for guachinches.
La Matanza de Acentejo
Land of wines and guachinches, with a very popular farmers’ market.
El Sauzal
Spectacular viewpoints over the north coast and the House of Wine.
Tacoronte
A wine denomination of origin, a historic centre and the Mesa del Mar coast.
Metropolitan area
Tegueste
A rural municipality near La Laguna, known for its pilgrimages and wines.
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
A UNESCO World Heritage colonial old town, a lively university vibe and the gateway to the Anaga massif.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The capital: museums, Calatrava’s Auditorium, shopping, food and Spain’s most famous carnival.
El Rosario
The La Esperanza forests, a viewpoint over both coasts and a route up to Teide.
Candelaria
The basilica of the Virgin of Candelaria, patron of the Canaries, and its great pilgrimage.