Viewpoints
The best viewpoints in Tenerife with spectacular views of volcanic landscapes, valleys and the Atlantic Ocean.
13 places
Pico del Inglés Viewpoint, Anaga
The most spectacular Anaga viewpoint with views of both coasts
Mirador de Cruz del Carmen
Historic viewpoint at around 920 m altitude in the Anaga Rural Park, offering panoramic views over the Vega Lagunera, La Laguna and the distant silhouette of Mount Teide.
Mirador de El Lance
Located on the road that climbs from Realejo Alto towards Icod el Alto, this viewpoint offers a privileged panorama of the Orotava Valley, taking in the municipalities of Los Realejos, La Orotava and…
La Jardina Viewpoint
Panoramic view of the La Laguna plain (Aguere Valley) and the city of La Laguna, with Teide in the background on clear days.
Mirador de La Garañona
Municipal viewpoint perched on the Acentejo coastal cliffs about 300 m above the Atlantic, with landscaped gardens and a historic 1956 sand elevator at its entrance.
Mirador de La Tarta del Teide
Viewpoint on the TF-24 road up to Teide, facing the rock formation known as La Tarta ('the cake'), a road cut showing coloured layers (black and reddish basaltic lapilli and white pumice) from different eruptions.
Masca Viewpoint
Iconic view of the hidden village of Masca in the gorge
Mirador Altos de Baracán
Viewpoint high in the Teno massif, with sweeping views of the north coast and the Atlantic.
Mirador de Montaña Grande
Lesser-known viewpoint in the La Esperanza forest, offering panoramic views over the east of Tenerife: the forest crown, the Güimar badlands, El Médano, Anaga and Santa Cruz.
San Pedro Viewpoint
Views of the green Orotava Valley and banana plantations
Cherfe Viewpoint
Views of the Masca valley and ravine and the Teno massif.
Mirador de Chipeque (Cumbres del Norte)
Viewpoint at about 1,830 m in Santa Úrsula, overlooking Teide, the Orotava Valley and the sea of clouds.
Mirador del Cabezo del Tejo
Viewpoint within the El Pijaral Integral Nature Reserve in Anaga Rural Park, overlooking the north coast from Roque de las Ánimas to Playa de Benijo; reached on foot via the La Ensillada trail.