{"id":7720,"date":"2022-09-22T20:38:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T18:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/?p=7720"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:23:21","slug":"backpacking-tenerife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenerife Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary archipelago, is known mainly for its beaches, resorts and nightlife: at first sight, not exactly my favorite island. I have to admit, though, that it actually has a lot more to offer: the Martian landscapes of Teide National Park, the dense forest of Anaga park, the sheer sea cliffs of the Teno massif and more than a few towns with lots of colonial architecture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it&#8217;s probably the most varied island in the archipelago, and it should please pretty much everyone, from the most active and adventurous travelers to those who&#8217;d rather spend their days on the beach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I visited Tenerife during a two-month trip in which I explored <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/canary-islands\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all the main islands of the archipelago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, except El Hierro. Whether it&#8217;s a backpacking adventure, a road trip or an all-inclusive vacation, in this guide you&#8217;ll find lots of useful tips and ideas to plan your trip as best you can.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"quick-menu\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick menu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#when\">When to visit Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#doc\">Documents and vaccinations for going to Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#what\">What to do and see in Tenerife<\/a>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Destinations<\/summary>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-santa-cruz-de-tenerife\">Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-san-cristobal-de-la-laguna-la-laguna\">San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna (La Laguna)<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-anaga-rural-park-and-northeast-tenerife\">Anaga Rural Park and Northeast Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-teno-rural-park-and-the-rest-of-the-north-coast\">Teno Rural Park and the rest of the north coast<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-teno-rural-park\">Teno Rural Park<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-los-gigantes-puerto-de-santiago-and-playa-abama\">Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago and Playa Abama<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-teide-national-park-and-southern-coast-of-tenerife\">Teide National Park and southern coast of Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#dest-teide-national-park\">Teide National Park<\/a><\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#iti\">Suggested itineraries in Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#how\">How to get around Tenerife<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#cost\">Backpacking Tenerife: costs<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#safe\">Backpacking Tenerife: safety<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/spagna-en\/backpacking-tenerife\/#quick-menu\" style=\"position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 9999; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #999; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px;\">\u2191 Menu<\/a>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06258-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06258-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06258-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06258-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06258-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mount Teide.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"when\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>When to visit Tenerife<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenerife, like the rest of the Canary Islands, enjoys a good climate all year round and can therefore be enjoyed in every season. That said, you need to adjust your expectations depending on the season.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Tenerife in spring<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the spring months temperatures can reach 22-23 degrees, and a few degrees more toward the end of May. In that period the rain that can occasionally fall in March and April is practically absent, which makes May particularly ideal if you want to avoid the crowds and the prices of the summer high season.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Tenerife in summer<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Tenerife and in the Canary Islands in general, June, July and August are considered high season. The weather is great and there&#8217;s no rain. Toward the end of July the ocean water also starts to warm up. Obviously this is the busiest and most expensive period.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Tenerife in autumn<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September is a great month to visit the island: the weather is good, the water temperature reaches its yearly peak and, especially in the second half of the month, you avoid the summer crowds. With October and especially November, the chances of rain increase and temperatures start to drop, but all in all it&#8217;s still a pleasant time to visit the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Tenerife in winter<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in the middle of winter, in December, January and February, Tenerife can definitely be an interesting destination, but keep in mind that December is the peak of the rainy period, which then tapers off until May.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainfall is still relatively low, though, and unless you&#8217;re particularly unlucky you should be able to fully enjoy your stay. In short, let&#8217;s say winter isn&#8217;t exactly the ideal time to visit Tenerife, but if you&#8217;re willing to risk some rain I doubt you&#8217;ll be disappointed. Maybe you won&#8217;t spend your days on the beach and swimming, but as we&#8217;ll see there are plenty of other activities you can do. The important thing is to remember to bring some warm clothes, because at altitude it can get really cold\u2026 it can even snow on Teide!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4205 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06201-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06201-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06201-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06201-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06201-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along the north coast of the island.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"doc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Documents and vaccinations for going to Tenerife<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Canary Islands are, for all intents and purposes, part of Spain, and therefore, as for any other country in the European Union, if you&#8217;re an EU citizen you don&#8217;t need a visa or a passport: a valid ID card is all you need to visit the island. For everyone else, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home-affairs.ec.europa.eu\/policies\/schengen-borders-and-visa\/visa-policy_en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schengen Area visa policy applies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"what\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to do and see in Tenerife<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The places are listed counterclockwise starting from the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife; this is probably also the order that makes &#8220;the most sense&#8221; if you have a multi-stop trip around the island in mind. If you&#8217;re interested, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HbyiYkj3_0M\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;ll find the video of my trip (in Italian, but you can turn on the subtitles).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cosa_vedere_Tenerife.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cosa_vedere_Tenerife.png 1110w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cosa_vedere_Tenerife-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cosa_vedere_Tenerife-1024x738.png 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cosa_vedere_Tenerife-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N.b. Several times throughout the guide you&#8217;ll find links to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to use offline navigation directly from the AllTrails app you need to upgrade to the pro version. However, you can get around this by downloading the coordinates from the desktop version of the site in &#8220;Google Earth KML&#8221; format and then uploading them to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Maps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is by far one of my <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/app-travelling\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite travel apps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-santa-cruz-de-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Santa Cruz de Tenerife <\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certainly not as photogenic as La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife is mostly snubbed by tourists and has a more authentic, local atmosphere. It&#8217;s definitely not the most beautiful town on the island, but it can still be an interesting destination and a good base for exploring the north of Tenerife. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cmMfnjyZZL3qrryH9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Las Teresitas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, considered by many the most beautiful beach on the island, is only 15 minutes away and can easily be reached by bus too, if you like.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re interested, there are quite a few museums in town, including the Museum of Natural History and Archaeology (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/n7DXoCme4YrkhZSw8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueolog\u00eda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XjTZkfDFaBRd7Ldc7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">art gallery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a museum of science and the cosmos (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vLAvrJHLESVh15vWA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and finally a small museum with free access that tells the story of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/78ZVR58W85GwkfqP9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castillo de San Crist\u00f3bal<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/tenerife-experience-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenerife Experience Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/wanderlust-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanderlust Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are two great hostels, perfect if you&#8217;re traveling alone. If you&#8217;re looking for a private room or something other than a hostel, check out <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-weyler.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa Weyler<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06339-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06339-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06339-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06339-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06339-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa Las Teresitas.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-san-cristobal-de-la-laguna-la-laguna\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna (La Laguna)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Laguna, besides being conveniently located at the foot of the Anaga massif, is also a beautiful colonial-style town well worth exploring. The town center, full of historic buildings, bars and restaurants that give it a vibrant atmosphere, is a UNESCO site and without a doubt one of the most beautiful in the entire archipelago. In particular: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HBmQywDmFiiRf2HS9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaza del Adelantado<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and surroundings, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1Dc4yGe12iv24S86A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catedral de La Laguna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de los Remedios, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/vMEVQxMApCeXCmUR9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaza de la Junta Suprema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and surroundings. Finally, I recommend taking a stroll around the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/emprgRmXxkukrB8y5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">municipal market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, open every day from 7:00 to 14:00.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, if you arrive in La Laguna by car, finding free parking isn&#8217;t easy at all. If I were you, I&#8217;d go straight to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/parking-las-quinteras?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking Las Quinteras<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which you have to pay for but is still cheap and a short walk from the center.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4226 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06293-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06293-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06293-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06293-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06293-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Through the streets of San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in La Laguna and Santa Cruz de Tenerife?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two great hostels right in the center are <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/aguere-nest-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aguere Nest Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/patio-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patio Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re looking for a private room or something other than a hostel, check out <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-canarina.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa Lagunera.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4227 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06296-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06296-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06296-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06296-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06296-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Municipal market.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-anaga-rural-park-and-northeast-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Anaga Rural Park and Northeast Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaga Rural Park covers almost the entire massif of the same name and, by extension, the northeast of the island of Tenerife. It&#8217;s characterized by a dense laurisilva forest at the higher altitudes, with deep valleys that become more and more barren as they reach the sea.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section of the guide you&#8217;ll first of all find some recommendations on trails to hike inside the park, but also beaches, villages and viewpoints: in short, everything to do and see in northeastern Tenerife.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06317-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06317-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06317-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06317-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06317-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Near Punta de Hidalgo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Punta de Hidalgo to Chinamada or Las Carboneras<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This popular hike combines rugged mountain scenery with sites of cultural interest such as Chinamada, where there are the remains of numerous cave houses. There are many ways to complete this hike. The easiest way, and the one I&#8217;ve personally done, is to start at Punta de Hidalgo and hike up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/punta-del-hidalgo-chinamada?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Chinamada where if you wish you can have something to eat at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/erdGZQfFkPH9PB3u9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurante La Cueva<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before returning the way you came. If you want you can also take a short detour to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yb7NnhG57qBzmfdHA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador Aguaide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once in Chinamada you could continue to Las Carboneras or if you&#8217;re not particularly fit, complete this section in the opposite direction and start right from Las Carboneras and descend to Chinamada following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/las-carboneras-mirador-de-aguaide-y-las-escaleres?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The distance is similar, but you save a lot of elevation gain, which makes things quite a bit easier.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another particularly popular option, because it lets you avoid the climb completely, is to start from Cruz del Carmen and follow the entire PR-TF 10 described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/pr-tf-10-cruz-del-carmen-punta-del-hidalgo?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s ten kilometers completely downhill (tempting for many); the only &#8220;problem&#8221; is that this way you either rely on some taxi service or, starting from La Laguna, you can take a bus to Cruz del Carmen in the morning (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.titsa.com\/index.php\/tus-guaguas\/lineas-y-horarios\/linea-275\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line 275<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and then, once you get off at Punta de Hidalgo, take another bus back to La Laguna (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.titsa.com\/index.php\/tus-guaguas\/lineas-y-horarios\/linea-050\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line 050<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the hike is over, or simply if you&#8217;re in the area, I recommend stopping by the natural pools of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zPHUNtPjuC4DyXpd9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bajamar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/r8dUepJWoF4WE91Q8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punta de Hidalgo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A great way to recover from the effort and cool off or relax.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06306-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06306-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06306-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06306-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06306-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><em>On the way to Chinamada.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Senderos de Los Sentidos<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trail of the Senses is the one I recommend to anyone who isn&#8217;t a big hiker but wants to get a taste of the laurisilva forest that characterizes this part of the island. There are three different trails that basically run parallel to each other but can be combined into a circuit, such as the one described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/sendero-de-los-sentidos?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The starting point is the same for all of them: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ujf8dkQAJq6BeXZv9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruz del Carmen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where the park&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AmhjSqHQrktCeGRB6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visitor center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also located. In any case, whichever route you decide to follow, I recommend including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AUjLwbghi2LzLkxE8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador del Llano de los Loros<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as the route I just linked does anyway.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of viewpoints, there are obviously lots of them in the area and listing them all would be impossible, but around Cruz del Carmen I especially recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yc76QMDvRPQANSWSA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de Jardina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Pt4jUeSpSXyt56Ta9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador Pico de Ingl\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/iTDvbYz2ZDAthMuG7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camino Viejo al Pico del Ingl\u00e9s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the latter of which isn&#8217;t a viewpoint but rather a road carved into the rock covered in part by moss that lends itself well to a few photos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06325-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06325-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06325-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06325-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06325-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mirador de Jardina.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Bosque Encantado<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This trail known as &#8220;El Pijaral&#8221; is considered one of the most beautiful on the island, but unfortunately (or fortunately) access is limited to a maximum of 45 people a day, so you need to request a completely free permit on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since it&#8217;s so popular and has such a limited number of places, it&#8217;s advisable to book several weeks in advance; I, for one, was left empty-handed. In any case, if you&#8217;re luckier than me, the trail starts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bi9A6HyD44rV659f9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is about 7 km long and takes about 2 hours. I&#8217;d avoid venturing out without a permit, first out of respect, second because you risk a 600\u20ac fine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06332-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06332-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06332-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06332-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06332-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Trail of the Senses.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Roque de Taborno<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another option to enjoy excellent views without necessarily doing a strenuous hike. It&#8217;s about 4 kilometers in total with 200 meters of elevation gain; the trail is as described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/mirador-barranco-la-fajana-era-de-los-cardos-roque-taborno?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If for any reason even four kilometers is too much, just outside the small village of Taborno, perched in the mountains and charming in itself, there are still at least a couple of really accessible viewpoints, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pwXCvwSYBp3HUFdV8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador Fuente del Lomo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, from this point you can already see the Roque de Taborno in the distance, affectionately called by some the &#8220;Matterhorn of Tenerife&#8221; because its shape is reminiscent of the famous peak. In any case, what in my opinion is even more worthwhile than the Roque itself are the great views of the coast from the viewpoint at the foot of the mountain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06468-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06468-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06468-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06468-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06468-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Viewpoint at the foot of Roque de Taborno.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Taganana<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in one of the most isolated valleys of Anaga Rural Park, the small village of Taganana was one of the first settlements of the conquistadors who would later colonize the entire island. The small historic center, the churches, the traditional houses and the terraced fields give a unique atmosphere to this place, which is also the ideal starting point for many hikes, as well as an unavoidable stop if you want to reach some of the most isolated beaches in the far northeast of the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A really popular hike starting from Taganana is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bwf8eSd9BwGsQ9bF9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Tamadiste<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many people decide to go and return by the same path following the route along the coast described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/taganana-to-playa-del-tamadite?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The alternative I recommend, although it&#8217;s a slightly longer option, is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/afur-playa-de-tamadite-el-chorro?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this circuit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that passes through the village of Afur and comes back along the coastal trail (or vice versa). This way you avoid retracing your steps and the scenery changes more over the course of the day. Near the cemetery, at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rtgqFVxWSGCF3tSA9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there&#8217;s a large parking lot; drive carefully, the roads inside the village are really narrow.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06371-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06371-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06371-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06371-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06371-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>View of Taganana on the way back from Playa de Tamadiste.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Playa de Benijo and Anaga lighthouse<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, my coastal journey was cut short at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ziLPPuWK3bCFFVo37\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa del Roque de las Bodegas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a nice beach, particularly suitable for beginner surfers, a few kilometers from Benijo, which turned out to be plan B for the day. The road between Las Bodegas and Benijo was in fact closed for roadworks.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the time you read this guide, work should probably be finished. My advice is to visit the famous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XNHFYrZAtwCdQ2zS6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Benijo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which with its iconic rock towers jutting out of the water and sheer cliffs is considered one of the most scenic on the island. Watch out, though, because, as with all the beaches on the north coast of Tenerife, you need to be careful when swimming, as the currents can be really strong.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, starting from Benijo you can complete a circuit to the Anaga Lighthouse, described by many as one of the most beautiful in Anaga Rural Park. About 15 km long and with more than 1,000 meters of elevation gain, however, it&#8217;s not exactly a walk in the park. You can find all the relevant information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/playa-de-benijo-el-draguillo-faro-de-anaga?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re interested, there&#8217;s a shorter version of the circuit, it&#8217;s about 5 km and basically once you get to El Draguillo instead of continuing to the lighthouse you cut it short. The route is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/benijo-el-draguillo-via-camino-del-hediondo?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">described here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06410-HDR-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06410-HDR-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06410-HDR-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06410-HDR-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06410-HDR-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sunset in Taganana.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Playa<\/strong> <strong>Las Teresitas<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time has come to move to the southern side of Anaga Rural Park, and in particular to Las Teresitas Beach, considered one of the most beautiful on the island and the exact opposite of the ones I&#8217;ve mentioned so far along the north coast. The wide sandy beach is perfect for swimming, even for children; there are all the services you could possibly imagine, with showers, lifeguards, bars and restaurants right on the beach, and for those like me who are afraid of the sun, there&#8217;s plenty of shade thanks to the trees at the back of the beach. In short, don&#8217;t expect a remote beach with few people, but if that&#8217;s not what you&#8217;re looking for, you certainly won&#8217;t be disappointed. Just be aware that, given its popularity and how close it is to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, real traffic jams form along the road to get there, especially on weekends.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re seeking a less crowded alternative, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/57nJmgVaVH7pN3oB7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Las Gaviotas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along the coast to the north, is a black-sand beach that&#8217;s much less busy but popular with surfers; less suitable for swimming and without any kind of facilities, it definitely has a quieter, more remote atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06356-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06356-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06356-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06356-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06356-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Teide in the distance.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Igueste de San Andr\u00e9s and Playa Antequera<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Igueste de San Andr\u00e9s is a small village north of Playa de Las Teresitas. The road to get there, which runs along the coast, is scenic in itself, and the small center, with its narrow streets that you can only walk, is really pretty. The pebble beach isn&#8217;t particularly beautiful, but what&#8217;s definitely worth it are the hikes you can do starting from here.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06345-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06345-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06345-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06345-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06345-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa Antequera seen from the viewpoint.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particularly popular is the one to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/GiddrgdQUbuZq9JX9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Antequera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; it can only be reached on foot after a rather long trail or by boat (an excursion with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nauticanivaria.com\/index?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nautica Nivaria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was advertised in the village), and that&#8217;s why it remains one of the least frequented beaches in northern Tenerife and at the same time one of the most beautiful. Unfortunately, I arrived in Igueste in the late afternoon and so I simply didn&#8217;t have time to reach the beach, but I still climbed up to the viewpoint following the path described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/recording\/igueste-mirador-45ab12a?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from where you have excellent views of both Playa Antequera and Santa Cruz de Tenerife with Teide in the background. If you want to reach the beach, the path to follow is basically the same and is the one described in full on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/igueste-de-san-andres-el-semaforo-roque-de-antequera?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; if you like, you can also do a loop, so you don&#8217;t go and come back on the same trail once you&#8217;ve reached the beach, as described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/semaforo-de-anaga-la-atalaya-playa-de-antequera-el-campanario?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Note that in both cases, right after leaving the village of San Andr\u00e9s, a short detour to &#8220;El Sem\u00e1foro&#8221; is suggested: it&#8217;s not far, but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s worth it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06352-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06352-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06352-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06352-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06352-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Igueste de San Andr\u00e9s.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-teno-rural-park-and-the-rest-of-the-north-coast\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teno Rural Park and the rest of the north coast<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section you&#8217;ll find lots of hikes to do in Teno Rural Park, plus all the towns of tourist interest along the north coast of the island, except the ones already mentioned in the section on Anaga Rural Park and Northeast Tenerife.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06195-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06195-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06195-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06195-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06195-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Casa de los Balcones.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>La Orotava<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The historic center of the town is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful on the island, the charming cobblestone streets and numerous colonial-style buildings making it in my opinion a must-see along the north coast of Tenerife. Highlights include the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BtRzmaBSupPDpQUHA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">church de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de la Concepci\u00f3n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/G7Mk1WNirrGnu8zH7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jard\u00edn Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/casalosbalcones?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa de los Balcones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the latter of which is a house museum that tells the history and culture of the island. If you&#8217;re looking for a place to eat typical Canarian dishes without spending a fortune I recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AMeX1fe4mYKwXJaSA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Los Castillos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a short walk from the center. For parking without going crazy, there&#8217;s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MBcGSM8Ab5BwwvA9A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paid parking lot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a short walk from Plaza Casa\u00f1as.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06189-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06189-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06189-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06189-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06189-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa El Bollullo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also just a few kilometers from town is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Tenerife, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cb91b176ziLgEDLk8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa El Bollullo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This black-sand beach, nestled below sheer cliffs, is the ideal destination if you want to avoid the crowds typical of the beaches of southern Tenerife. In any case, as I&#8217;ve said several times throughout this guide, along the north coast the currents can be strong. The beach can be reached by car at the end of a road that&#8217;s quite narrow in places; the only option for parking is at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/restaurantebollullobeach?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restaurante Bollullo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it costs 3\u20ac for the whole day. Alternatively, there&#8217;s a trail that runs along the coast from Puerto de La Cruz.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, about halfway between La Orotava and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icod de los Vinos I <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommend stopping briefly at Mirador de San Pedro. The views are excellent, there&#8217;s a restaurant and if you wish you can even complete a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VDZccfMwff85pn2F7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">short trail along the coast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4203 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06196-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06196-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06196-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06196-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06196-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Through the streets of La Orotava.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in La Orotava?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/hostel-tenerife.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostel Tenerife<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a hostel right in the center, perfect if you&#8217;re traveling solo or simply on a budget. Meanwhile, a great option a few kilometers from the center is <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/el-refugio-de-maria.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">El Refugio de Maria<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4204 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06200-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06200-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06200-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06200-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06200-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mirador de San Pedro.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Icod de los Vinos <\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icod de los Vinos has become famous because of the giant dragon tree simply called &#8220;El Drago&#8221; that stands in the center of town and is estimated to be between 600 and 800 years old. In all honesty, I expected to see a monster-sized tree and was a bit disappointed, but I think the town itself is still worth a visit. The small old town is nice and besides El Drago you can visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/by5SJYhr94rV77PZA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">banana museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/Butterflypark-drago?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mariposario del Drago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a tropical garden that is home to over 800 butterflies) and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/museomalvasia?share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malvasia Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, a short distance from Icod de Los Vinos, you can join guided tours of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RX6nM14v8Vstskft6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cueva del Viento<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is part of Europe&#8217;s largest lava tunnel system, the sixth largest in the world. To visit it, you have to join an organized tour lasting about two hours, which you can also book online on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cuevadelviento.net\/en\/home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cuevadelviento.net\/en\/home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home page of the official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). I didn&#8217;t do it personally, but judging by the reviews it seems like a nice experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4206 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06204-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06204-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06204-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06204-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06204-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>El Drago.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in <\/i><\/b><b><i>Icod de los Vinos?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/drago-nest-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drago Nest Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the cheapest option especially for solo travelers. Two other interesting options are <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-antonia-guest-house.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa Antonio Guest House<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/mirador-playa-san-marcos.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador Playa San Marcos<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Garachico<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garachico was for years one of the island&#8217;s main ports and consequently one of its wealthiest cities. Unfortunately, a series of events, most notably the eruption of 1706 that wiped out the ancient port in its entirety, marked the end of the town&#8217;s golden age, which saw no further development. Within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/mTffeCFkgf8kGMMJ7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parque de la Puerta de Tierra<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can see the remains of the ancient gate that gave access to the city. Fortunately, the historic center wasn&#8217;t affected and is considered among the most beautiful on the island, particularly the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/M2wFwXhG7xraMysSA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaza de la Libertad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the adjacent narrow streets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also a number of natural pools on the Garachico waterfront where you can swim protected from the waves or simply stroll around. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hW4CskpHcmpqqt13A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Garachico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while not particularly beautiful, being protected from the waves is also a great place to swim. If you arrive by car, there&#8217;s ample free parking at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bQ4KPG8upKgmQ77Y7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a short walk from the center.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, around the city there are a number of scenic spots where it&#8217;s definitely worth stopping including: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/k58JWKiH4DpnjutZ9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de El Guincho<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FRkUenbgxFUDcFXE6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de La Atalaya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YpN2n1ygj8dvZ5WN7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de Garachico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4196 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06153-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06153-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06153-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06153-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06153-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Natural pools of Garachico.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Garachico?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only hostel in town is <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/trevejo-youth-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trevejo Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, conveniently located right in the center. If, on the other hand, you&#8217;re looking for a cheap room or apartment, you have to move out of town and go for places such as <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/aptos-las-salinas.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aptos Las Salinas<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06159-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06159-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06159-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06159-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06159-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Iglesia de Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de los \u00c1ngeles.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Los Silos and Buenavista del Norte<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two small towns, a short distance from each other, are the ideal base for exploring the northern part of Teno Rural Park, especially if you want a less touristy alternative to Garachico, Icod de los Vinos and La Orotava. Both towns have a really pretty main square and a more authentic, local atmosphere than the other, more touristy destinations on the north coast. If that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, besides a more &#8220;strategic&#8221; location, then it&#8217;s definitely worth considering staying here. Near Los Silos there&#8217;s also a small <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7yYPY2VfBPM7yvxL7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural swimming pool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/w93RLfL47vzQc8tFA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whale skeleton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Los Silos and Buenavista del Norte?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/estudio-casco-los-silos-cerca-de-garachico.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estudio Casco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/luz-del-mar.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luz del Mar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are two great options in Los Silos, while in Buenavista del Norte check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/tabaiba-guesthouse.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tabaiba Guesthouse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/b-amp-b-plaza-remedios.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa emblem\u00e1tica<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06221-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06221-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06221-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06221-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06221-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Plaza De La Luz, Los Silos.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-teno-rural-park\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teno Rural Park<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teno Rural Park covers the mountainous area in the northwest of the island of Tenerife. With its vertical cliffs dropping into the sea, its deep gorges and the fact that it&#8217;s less visited than Anaga Rural Park and Teide National Park, it gives you the feeling of being cut off from the rest of the island, which lends it a mysterious atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06182-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06182-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06182-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06182-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06182-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The coast of Teno Rural Park.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Punta de Teno<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Punta de Teno is considered by many a highlight of this part of the island. Personally, perhaps because of my high expectations, I wasn&#8217;t particularly impressed, but I still think it&#8217;s worth visiting this lighthouse, which really makes you feel like you&#8217;re at the edge of the world. That said, there&#8217;s not much to do except admire the cliffs of Los Gigantes in the distance and maybe go swimming at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/JA1vvQrLM15oYGZe6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Punta de Teno<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; the lighthouse itself is closed to the public.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to point out that access to the road leading to Punta de Teno is restricted to authorized vehicles only, in summer from 9:00 to 20:00 and in winter, fall and spring from 10:00 to 19:00. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/arvTGpjUBi6KkFZo9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there&#8217;s an actual barrier, complete with guards, which means that if you want to visit the lighthouse during these hours you have two options: walk along the road (it&#8217;s about 6 km) or take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/titsa.com\/index.php\/tus-guaguas\/lineas-y-horarios\/linea-369\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">369 bus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which shuttles between Buenavista del Norte and Punta de Teno about every hour. It costs 1\u20ac, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/z9wQdkovGLVHiMZc7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the closest stop, and you can park your car at the side of the road.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4207 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06208-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06208-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06208-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06208-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06208-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The climb up to Teno Alto.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A final alternative, which I highly recommend for those up for a challenge, is the &#8220;Camino del Risco&#8221; hike, detailed on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/map\/map-jul-26-03-40-pm-59de017?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The trail is quite hard, especially in the first part all uphill to Teno Alto, where if you wish you can have lunch before continuing the walk. In any case, it shouldn&#8217;t take you more than 4-6 hours. As you&#8217;ll notice from the map, you start walking exactly where the barrier mentioned earlier is, and it&#8217;s also at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/arvTGpjUBi6KkFZo9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can park your car. From here you climb up to the village of Teno Alto before descending toward the sea and coming out on the road a couple of kilometers from the lighthouse.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06216-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06216-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06216-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06216-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06216-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The descent toward the Punta de Teno lighthouse.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More or less where the trail meets the road, there&#8217;s a bus stop where you can wait and save yourself a 2 km walk to the lighthouse. Obviously, if you&#8217;re not interested in visiting the lighthouse, you can simply wait for the first bus to Buenavista del Norte. The only real problem is getting back to your car: unfortunately, there&#8217;s no official stop at the barrier, and the driver flatly refused to make an exception. If that happens to you too, the first useful stop is a couple of kilometers away in the direction of Buenavista del Norte, and once you get off, all you can do is walk back to get your car.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06219-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06219-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06219-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06219-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06219-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Los Gigantes seen from Punta de Teno.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Cumbre de Bolico and Risco Verde<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a route I put together myself by combining a couple of trails, and I absolutely recommend it. You&#8217;ll find all the details on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/recording\/risco-verde-f192012?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For a shorter version, you can skip the detour to the top of Risco Verde, which offers 360-degree views of the Teno mountains, the road to the village of Masca and even Teide in the distance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, don&#8217;t despair: even without climbing to the top of Risco Verde, the trail, which starts by crossing the forest, then gives you great views of the coast below as soon as you reach the mountain ridge. Highly recommended. To start the hike, you can leave your car along the road in Las Portelas at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/HxgyEugnMCLUuML46\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06168-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06168-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06168-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06168-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06168-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Teide seen from the top of Risco Verde.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Masca<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The small village of Masca is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque on the island and is also the starting point of one of the most iconic hikes within the Teno Rural Park. From the small village it&#8217;s in fact possible to walk down the Barranco de Masca, a deep gorge that leads down to the sea. Before even talking about the hike, however, it&#8217;s good to say a few words about the village.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masca is a destination as popular as it is isolated, which you can only reach via a winding road through the mountains, but (given the limited parking in the village and the impossibility of parking along the road, which is really narrow in places) you can only stay in the village parking lot for a maximum of two hours. This amount of time is absolutely enough to visit the small village, also because apart from taking a few photos and maybe eating something there&#8217;s not exactly much to do. Things change, though, if you decide to go down to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Pry3RJKLf94N7nqK8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Masca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by doing the hike through the barranco I mentioned earlier.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4192 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06095-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06095-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06095-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06095-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06095-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Barranco de Masca.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case it&#8217;s essential to do a few things. The trail until recently was open to the public without any restrictions but following a couple of incidents is now heavily regulated. First of all you have to book your spot online through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caminobarrancodemasca.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I was lucky enough to do it completely free of charge during the &#8220;trial period&#8221; but was told it would soon cost 16\u20ac per person. Once you arrive at the small village you have to check in at the visitor center where you&#8217;re given a briefing and handed a helmet to wear for the duration of the hike due to the danger of falling rocks. The staff is extremely strict about the type of footwear you wear, you must have hiking boots or at least hiking shoes, with simple sneakers you&#8217;re denied access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the two-hour limit for parking and the fact that the recommended time to complete the hike is 6-7 hours (walking at a brisk pace took me less than three hours) it&#8217;s necessary to reach the village by public transportation or taxi as explained in detail <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caminobarrancodemasca.com\/en\/masca\/getting-here\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Personally, I took the 8:15 bus from Santiago del Teide and I think it&#8217;s the best option especially if you&#8217;re coming from the south. Let me add that despite what is reported on many sites, you can pay directly with a regular debit card.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06082-HDR-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06082-HDR-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06082-HDR-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06082-HDR-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06082-HDR-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Barranco de Masca.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this very long introduction out of the way (I recommend reading all the information on the official website carefully anyway), the hike, despite the hassle with the parking and the various rules to follow, is really enjoyable, and I recommend it especially if entry is still free when you read this guide. For 16\u20ac per person, if confirmed, you can probably find better ways to spend your money, but if budget isn&#8217;t an issue, I doubt you&#8217;ll be disappointed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4194 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06132-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06132-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06132-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06132-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06132-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Masca village.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tamaimo and Monta\u00f1a de Guama<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This trail also known as the &#8220;Tamaimo Loop&#8221; described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/circular-guama-tamaimo?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a really pleasant and not too long hike that you can complete in about 2-3 hours, and it offers fantastic views of the coast, with the towns of Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago, the Tamaimo valley and La Gomera in the distance. The trail, although relatively short, is steep in places and completely exposed, so on a sunny day it can get really hot. To save yourself the walk through town and a bit of road, you can park your car directly at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Zu26goqiL3h2AdfAA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make the route longer, you can walk to Mirador El Agujero. I didn&#8217;t do it personally, partly because I doubt the view changes much.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06051-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06051-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06051-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06051-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06051-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Puerto de Santiago.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4188 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06057-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06057-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06057-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06057-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06057-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>View along the trail.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep to explore the Teno rural park?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the northern part of the park my advice is to sleep between Los Silos and Buenavista del Norte although actually Garachico, Icod de los Vinos and <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Orotava are <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too far away <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">either. Or, if like me you don&#8217;t mind a tent, I strongly recommend the camping area <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/19\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Pedregales<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a nice campground with bathrooms and showers in a great setting and above all completely free, provided, however, that you have a reservation. As for the southern part of the park, there&#8217;s Santiago del Teide, which unfortunately doesn&#8217;t have many cheap options for solo travelers; if you&#8217;re not traveling alone, check out <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/casa-fina-santiago-del-teide.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa Fina<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or alternatively, although slightly further away, you can always camp in <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/12\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Jos\u00e9 de Los Llanos<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sleep at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/arena-nest.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arena Nest Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Puerto de Santiago. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06139-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06139-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06139-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06139-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06139-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Sunset at Los Pedregales campground.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-los-gigantes-puerto-de-santiago-and-playa-abama\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Los Gigantes, Puerto de Santiago and Playa Abama<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going down the coast between Teno Rural Park and Los Cristianos there are at least a couple of destinations worth visiting. First, Los Gigantes and Puerto de Santiago, which can technically be used as a base to explore Teno Park in the morning and spend the rest of the day at the beach. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4190 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06066-HDR-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06066-HDR-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06066-HDR-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06066-HDR-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06066-HDR-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Los Gigantes seen from the viewpoint.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both towns are extremely touristy and can be considered classic seaside resorts, but if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, or at least you don&#8217;t mind, you won&#8217;t be disappointed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/thjMkbuntwC583Rh7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de los Gigantes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in addition to being a nice beach offers some great views of the famous cliffs, for the best vantage point I recommend going up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/hXpcFWeoBk4TbPwh6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially nice at sunset. While in Puerto de Santiago don&#8217;t miss the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LdqbYrf3JwcA8TQ59\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">natural pool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/CythxvD6JMMCpmMT9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Chica or Playa de Santiago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4189 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06061-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06061-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06061-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06061-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06061-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa Chica or Playa de Santiago.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Cyw6z8t3tpt5hkop8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Abama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although crowded, is really beautiful and perfect for swimming. The beach is public and open to everyone, but unofficially it&#8217;s the beach of the five-star Ritz Carlton hotel, so it&#8217;s really well maintained, with all the services you need. Note that although you can drive down, there&#8217;s no parking at the bottom, so save yourself time: park right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wQCdx9SYk57VmP5h9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and walk down.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4193 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06127-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06127-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06127-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06127-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06127-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa Abama.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Planning your trip? If you still need travel insurance, you can find my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">guide to the best travel insurance<\/a> here. Purchasing through the links in the guide supports this site at no additional cost to you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"dest-teide-national-park-and-southern-coast-of-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teide National Park and southern coast of Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section you&#8217;ll find lots of hikes to do in Teide National Park plus some destinations along the south coast of the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Los Cristianos<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If on your trip to Tenerife you&#8217;re looking for nightlife, Los Cristianos is most likely the destination you&#8217;re looking for, especially the nearby <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NVupNrquaipVtDqC8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Fa\u00f1ab\u00e9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Costa Adeje, surrounded by bars and clubs: the epicenter of partying on the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town&#8217;s main beach, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8J25aF79iiVzNNd18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de Las Vistas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, is considered one of the most beautiful but also most crowded in southern Tenerife. The wide beach, being in the center of town, has all the services you need, and there&#8217;s no shortage of bars and restaurants on the waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, Los Cristianos, like much of this stretch of coast, is extremely touristy and can be compared to a classic seaside resort, like Jesolo here where I live. Personally, I preferred to spend my time elsewhere and stayed only one day arriving by ferry from La Gomera. Depending on the type of trip you have in mind, though, Los Cristianos might be what you&#8217;re looking for. I don&#8217;t have any discos or clubs to recommend but if you want to eat delicious rotisserie chicken while spending little, drop by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MM1TdK3sDgUhqvgFA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Deportivo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PXL_20210603_174228859.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PXL_20210603_174228859.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PXL_20210603_174228859-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PXL_20210603_174228859-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/PXL_20210603_174228859-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa de Las Vistas.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Los Cristianos?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I shared a room at the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/banana-surf-house.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banana Surf House<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can only recommend it, clean, cheap, and with a kitchenette to make your own food. If you&#8217;re looking for a room closer to the beach check out <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/endorfina-new-apartments-in-los-cristianos.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casa Endorfina<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unfortunately, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/tenerife-hostel.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenerife Hostel<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which seems to be the only hostel in Los Cristianos, has bad reviews.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Reserva Natural Especial de Monta\u00f1a Roja<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me say up front that I didn&#8217;t personally visit this stretch of coast. It was on my plan, but because of time I had to skip it, preferring to hike in the various parks. Still, I think it&#8217;s worth writing a few lines, since the beaches inside the Reserva Natural Especial de Monta\u00f1a Roja are considered among the most beautiful on the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In particular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/FKz8x2JFjXG9bcbx7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa del M\u00e9dano<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which, given the optimal wind conditions, is popular especially with windsurfers, but is also suitable for regular swimmers or anyone who wants to spend the day on the beach, since <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/LozrLfX3Zb27YLkM6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this part<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near the village is protected from both wind and waves. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DfYrAa9vyJKRxJwn7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa de la Tejita<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the opposite side of Monta\u00f1a Roja, seems to be popular with nudists.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4222 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06269-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06269-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06269-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06269-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06269-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Teide.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"dest-teide-national-park\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Teide National Park<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This national park with its Martian landscape is truly fascinating and not surprisingly the most visited park in Europe. Technically you only need to drive through it stopping at a few viewpoints along the way to enjoy these unique views but better yet is to explore it on foot. Whether you want to take a short walk or a multi-hour hike up to the Teide proper, here are some routes for all levels of difficulty. If you want a full list of all trails within the park, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?ll=28.30920570597086%2C-16.58684249999999&amp;spn=0.265793%2C0.528374&amp;msa=0&amp;mid=1_JnCXdqaLL0fDw-7NlhvQQUhhps&amp;z=15\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06249-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06249-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06249-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06249-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06249-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Rainbow over Roques de Garc\u00eda.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Roques de Garc\u00eda Circuit<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re short on time or maybe you just want to do an undemanding trail, this is the right option for you. The circuit starts at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Ea9JJ2S6C5kbpF8v5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de la Ruleta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is detailed on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/roques-de-garcia?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although I guarantee you that the route is really obvious and you certainly don&#8217;t need GPS coordinates: you basically walk around the base of the rock formations called Roques de Garc\u00eda. If you decide to do the circuit counterclockwise, a steep final climb of about 200 meters awaits you; if instead you walk it clockwise, after the initial descent the elevation gain is less concentrated. If you really don&#8217;t feel like walking, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VReaZUwroDsAL9WX6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador de la Ruleta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> itself offers some excellent views. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06272-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06272-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06272-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06272-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06272-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Roques de Garc\u00eda with Teide in the background.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Circuit Monta\u00f1a de la Botija and Monta\u00f1a Samara\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trail described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/circular-mirador-de-samara?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is slightly more demanding than the Roques de Garc\u00eda circuit, but still within reach of many. Along the road, at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BEf5K2Z9eeVKsWtg6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there&#8217;s a parking lot at the start of the trail, which, if it&#8217;s still too demanding for you, you can shorten drastically by only climbing up to the Mirador de Samara, where you get the best views. The contrast between the black lava fields and the young green pines, with Teide in the background, is really photogenic.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4214 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06227-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06227-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06227-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06227-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06227-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mirador de Samara.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>La Fortaleza<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/el-portillo-riscos-de-la-fortaleza?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is definitely longer than the previous two, but since it&#8217;s largely flat, it&#8217;s still not too demanding. Most of the trail runs across the plain at the foot of Teide, and its destination is La Fortaleza, a flat massif vaguely comparable to a fortress, from which you get great views of Teide, with the forests of the Orotava valley behind you. If you&#8217;re short on time, I think there are better options, but all in all it&#8217;s still a nice hike.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06255-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06255-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06255-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06255-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06255-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>La Fortaleza.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Monta\u00f1a Guajara Circuit<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I personally followed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/monte-guajara?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this trail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> clockwise (important for the references below) and in my travel notes I wrote: &#8220;steep, uneven, and poorly marked.&#8221; This is because I believe the trail used in the GPS track to close the loop has been out of use for years and is no longer officially passable, so much so that there are at least two signs indicating that the trail to the top of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monta\u00f1a Guajara is a &#8220;dead end.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I couldn&#8217;t resist the temptation and despite the clear signs, once I got to the top I still decided to descend from the front, along the &#8220;steep, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uneven<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and poorly marked&#8221; section of trail. I even enjoyed doing it but it&#8217;s certainly not something I&#8217;d recommend. Basically, to avoid problems, and especially to avoid hurting yourself, I think it&#8217;s much better to go down the way you came and at the first intersection take the right. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/monte-guajara?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it should be pretty obvious what I mean, or alternatively you can simply go back exactly the way you came: this way the trail presents no difficulty at all, except the elevation gain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, at 2718 meters above sea level, the views from the top of Monta\u00f1a Guajara, with Mount Teide right in front of you and the ocean behind you, are probably among the most beautiful the park has to offer. If you&#8217;re willing to put in some effort, I strongly recommend this hike.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4221 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06259-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06259-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06259-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06259-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06259-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Teide seen from the top of Monta\u00f1a Guajara.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Mount Teide<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we come to the star of the park, which is the ascent to Mount Teide itself. There are really a lot of different options for climbing to the summit or otherwise getting close to it, I&#8217;ll try my best to list them all as clearly as I can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In all cases I&#8217;d like to emphasize that to get to the actual summit, with a few exceptions discussed below, it&#8217;s absolutely necessary to obtain a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservasparquesnacionales.es\/real\/parquesnac\/usu\/html\/listado-actividades-oapn.aspx?ii=6ENG&amp;cen=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">permit through the park&#8217;s official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since daily access is limited to a certain number of people. The permit that basically grants access to the &#8220;Telesforo Bravo&#8221; trail is free of charge but you should apply for it well in advance and above all remember to bring both the permit and the document used to apply for it with you!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, to hike the &#8220;Telesforo Bravo&#8221; section of the trail from the cable car station to the summit of Mount Teide you have three options: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservasparquesnacionales.es\/real\/parquesnac\/usu\/html\/listado-actividades-oapn.aspx?ii=6ENG&amp;cen=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get a permit through the official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volcanoteide.com\/en\/activities\/teide_cable_car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a tour that includes the permit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or pass the checkpoint before 9:00 am. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06222-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06222-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06222-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06222-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06222-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along the Monta\u00f1a de la Botija Circuit.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Mount Teide by cable car<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is definitely the quickest and easiest option, but also the most expensive and, for what it&#8217;s worth, in my opinion the least rewarding; still, I fully realize that for many it&#8217;s the only option. The one-way ticket costs 21\u20ac, while the round-trip ticket costs 37\u20ac, and you can buy them online on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volcanoteide.com\/en\/volcano_teide\/teide_cable_car\/teide_cable_car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you&#8217;re interested, there&#8217;s also a series of other packages that include transport to the cable car with guided tours; some also include the permit for the ascent to the actual summit, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about getting the permit in time, as recommended earlier. If you&#8217;re interested, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volcanoteide.com\/en\/activities\/teide_cable_car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here&#8217;s the complete list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Basically, with the cable car you get to 3555 meters, and from there, if you want to climb to the actual summit, you have no choice but to hike the last 163 meters of elevation gain, which in itself isn&#8217;t much, but I assure you that if you&#8217;re not acclimatized or otherwise in good shape it could be a real struggle. Also remember that to complete this last stretch, from the cable car station to the actual summit you need to obtain a permit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservasparquesnacionales.es\/real\/parquesnac\/usu\/html\/listado-actividades-oapn.aspx?ii=6ENG&amp;cen=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through the official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or alternatively by buying <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volcanoteide.com\/en\/activities\/teide_cable_car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the packages that include it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not interested in climbing to the top or you couldn&#8217;t get the permit, the view, in all honesty, doesn&#8217;t change much, and my advice is to walk to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8sTe62xrTYWNuAGL7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirador La Fortaleza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from where you get great views toward the northeast of Tenerife. Unfortunately I can&#8217;t confirm all this, because on the day of my climb the island was hit by the &#8220;calima&#8221;, the name locals use for the haze caused by Saharan sand carried by the wind.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the fact that you can buy just a one-way ticket, up or down, also gives you the option of hiking to the summit of the volcano and then taking the cable car down, or vice versa. But let&#8217;s move on to the other options.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06286-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06286-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06286-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06286-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06286-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The &#8220;view&#8221; from the summit of Teide.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Climbing Mount Teide on a day hike<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when it comes to climbing to the top of the volcano on foot, there&#8217;s certainly no shortage of alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The absolute &#8220;shortest version&#8221; as a distance is the one I did personally and you can find it described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/explore\/recording\/pico-del-teide-3593650?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As you can see for the ascent it took me about three and a half hours taking two fairly long breaks to have breakfast and enjoy the view a bit, while for the descent it took me just over two hours. I have to say, though, that I was already acclimatized and, above all, relatively fit. It&#8217;s not exactly a great feat, but it&#8217;s still almost 1400 meters of elevation gain, and above three thousand meters you start to feel the altitude: if you&#8217;re not in good shape, it could be real torture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;d also like to point out that &#8211; although I chose the shortest route overall &#8211; the trail in the initial part (until it joins the &#8220;official&#8221; one described below) isn&#8217;t pleasant at all, since it&#8217;s really steep, not exactly easy to follow and full of sand\/scree, which make both the climb up and the way down anything but easy. Nothing impossible but definitely something to keep in mind. If you opt for this short version, the trail junction is along the road at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3WVML7dUWa3kCwU57\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a few hundred meters before that there&#8217;s room for at least a couple of cars <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WtwQRY5SUwgpcNCQ7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/rzhsvMERYpNEqjQA6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;official trail&#8221; is from the start less technical. The route to follow is the one described on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/pico-del-teide?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This way the hike gets about 3 km longer, round trip, but for obvious reasons, since the elevation gain is more or less the same, the initial part climbs more gently and over less demanding terrain. The choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4224 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06285-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06285-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06285-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06285-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06285-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>On the way to the summit.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you&#8217;re interested, there&#8217;s an even longer alternative, which is to go up the other side via Pico Viejo. This trail is more challenging as you add both distance and elevation gain, but it&#8217;s definitely a viable option for anyone who wants to hike a less busy trail. You can find all the relevant information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/narices-del-teide-pico-viejo-teide?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For the record, the ascent to Pico Viejo itself without going on to Mount Teide can certainly also be an interesting hike, you&#8217;ll find it on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/mirador-narices-del-teide-montana-de-chio-pico-viejo?u=m\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In all three cases, I remind you once again that if you want to reach the actual summit, you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservasparquesnacionales.es\/real\/parquesnac\/usu\/html\/listado-actividades-oapn.aspx?ii=6ENG&amp;cen=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get the permit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as discussed above or alternatively pass the checkpoint located at the level of the cable car&#8217;s upper station before 9:00 in the morning, the time from which the permit is mandatory.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Climbing Mount Teide by spending the night at the Refugio Altavista<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the option I recommend to anyone who wants to hike to the summit of the volcano but doesn&#8217;t feel like doing it in one day, or simply wants to see the sunrise from the summit without having to wake up at ungodly hours. You can book the refuge at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volcanoteide.com\/en\/altaviste_refuge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preferably well in advance, since there are only 54 beds, which apparently get booked months ahead, especially in high season.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantage of sleeping at the refuge, besides making the climb more manageable, is that if you manage to secure a bed, you don&#8217;t need the permit to climb to the summit, because since it&#8217;s at 3260 meters, even if you set off without too much of a rush you should still be able to pass the checkpoint before 9:00. On top of that, you can leave your backpack, or at least some of your things, at the refuge, climb to the summit and then pick everything up on your way down.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4218 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06254-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06254-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06254-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06254-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06254-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Teide seen from the top of La Fortaleza.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever option you choose, especially if you decide to climb to the summit for sunrise, remember that you&#8217;re at almost 4000 meters: at that time of day (but later too) it can get really cold, even in the middle of summer, so dress accordingly. And remember that if setting off for sunrise means dealing with the cold, setting off in the afternoon on a trail without a scrap of shade means baking in the sun. As I was coming down in the early afternoon, I saw the suffering on the faces of the people on their way up who asked me how far it was to the summit.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To wrap up this section on what to do and see in Tenerife, and in particular in Teide National Park, although it&#8217;s definitely not a must, I recommend driving the &#8220;carretera de la Esperanza&#8221;, or TF 24, at least once, to get to or leave the park. The road is really pleasant and offers some interesting views.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06229-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06229-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06229-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06229-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06229-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Teide seen from Mirador de Samara.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Teide National Park?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are at least a couple of good options to use as a base for exploring Teide National Park, if budget isn&#8217;t an issue, the best by far is definitely the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/parador-de-turismo-las-canadas-del-teide.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parador de Las Ca\u00f1adas del Teide<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its central location within walking distance of all the main attractions in the park is really hard to beat but for cheaper options you can consider Vilaflor, especially <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/el-sombrerito.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel El Sombrerito<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/rural-vilaflor.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Rural Vilaflor<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or if you&#8217;re willing to drive a little more but with the advantage of being closer to the sea, Arona is another good option with accommodations such as <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/finca-chimaca.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finca Chimaca<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/vistalroque.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VistalRoque<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are also some interesting trails from here, but I haven&#8217;t personally completed them, such as the one that goes up to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/spain\/tenerife\/roque-del-conde?u=m\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roque del Conde<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from which you have a 360-degree view of southern Tenerife.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re willing to sleep in a tent, the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/11\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Lajas camping area<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is probably the best located. I spent three nights there and although there are definitely better campsites, considering that it&#8217;s free (with reservations) you certainly can&#8217;t complain. Two other campgrounds, slightly further outside the park but still great options, are the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/9\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zona de Acampada de Ch\u00edo<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/20\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ram\u00f3n el Caminero<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06212-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06212-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06212-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06212-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06212-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>La Gomera seen from Teno Alto.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"iti\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Suggested itineraries in Tenerife<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know perfectly well that many people visit the island of Tenerife and are more than happy to spend all their time in a single location, limiting themselves to a few day trips, whereas the itineraries below are designed for a multi-stop, road-trip-style kind of trip. That doesn&#8217;t mean, though, that they can&#8217;t be adapted to a less &#8220;demanding&#8221; kind of trip. In any case, take what follows as a starting point to build an itinerary based on your interests and in light of everything I&#8217;ve described so far.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-3-days-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Itinerary 3 days in Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think three days is the minimum if you want to visit Tenerife. Obviously you&#8217;ll have to make some choices, but by the end of your stay you should still have an idea of what the island has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Laguna (1 night)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Anaga Rural Park during the day by choosing one of the recommended routes. Personally, if I had to choose I&#8217;d complete the Senderos de Los Sentidos and then head to Roque de Taborno or alternatively, if you prefer to spend more time on the beach, to Playa de Las Teresitas. Spend the evening on the streets of La Laguna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Vilaflor (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devote the day to exploring Teide National Park. You could choose one of the shorter routes to do in the morning and go up to the summit by cable car in the afternoon, or hike up and down, spending the whole day on it. Or go for some of the shorter routes and enjoy Teide in the distance without necessarily climbing it. The choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Santiago del Teide (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Masca and complete the hike in the Barranco de Masca or alternatively I&#8217;d opt for the Cumbre de Bolico and Risco Verde. In the evening go to see the sunset at Los Gigantes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-5-days-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Itinerary 5 days in Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With two extra days compared to the three-day itinerary, I&#8217;d personally choose to spend a full day exploring the north coast (La Orotava, Icod de Los Vinos and Garachico) and another one to do the hike that inspires you most in one of the various parks, one I didn&#8217;t include in the three-day itinerary. Alternatively, you could simply spend the day at the beach somewhere.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4244 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06504-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06504-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06504-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06504-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06504-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Las Carboneras.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-7-days-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Itinerary 7 days in Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a one-week itinerary you&#8217;ll definitely be able to visit everything a bit more calmly and include a few stops along the north coast. Obviously you&#8217;ll have to make some choices, but I think it&#8217;s a good amount of time to explore the island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Laguna (2 nights)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore Anaga Rural Park during the day by choosing one of the recommended routes. Personally if I had to choose I&#8217;d complete the Senderos de Los Sentidos and then head to Roque de Taborno or alternatively, if you prefer to spend some time on the beach, Playa de Las Teresitas. Spend the evening on the streets of La Laguna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend spending another day in Anaga Rural Park and choosing one of the suggested trails. I&#8217;d probably opt for the hike from Punta de Hidalgo to Chinamada or Las Carboneras and then spend the rest of the day at the natural pools of Bajamar or Punta de Hidalgo.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Buenavista del Norte or Los Silos (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend the day exploring the north coast of the island: La Orotava, Icod de Los Vinos, and Garachico. Ideally you should sleep in either Buenavista del Norte or Los Silos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 4:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Punta de Teno by completing the Camino del Risco.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Santiago del Teide (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 5:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Masca and complete the hike in the Barranco de Masca or alternatively I&#8217;d opt for the Cumbre de Bolico and Risco Verde. In the evening go to see the sunset at Los Gigantes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Vilaflor (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 6:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could choose one of the shorter routes to do in the morning and go up to the summit by cable car in the afternoon, or hike up and down, spending the whole day on it, or go for some of the shorter routes and enjoy Teide from a distance without necessarily climbing it. The choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 7:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one of the other routes within the park. Personally, I&#8217;d opt for the ascent to Monta\u00f1a Guajara.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06305-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06305-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06305-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06305-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06305-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Along the trail to Chinamada.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-10-days-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Itinerary 10 days in Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten days give you a bit more flexibility than the one-week itinerary, which you could use to explore the various destinations more in depth and include a few more hikes in the various parks, as I suggest, but nobody&#8217;s stopping you from including a few days at the beach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Laguna (3 nights)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the day explore the Anaga Rural Park by choosing one of the recommended routes. Personally if I had to choose I&#8217;d complete the Senderos de Los Sentidos and then head to Roque de Taborno or alternatively Playa de Las Teresitas if you prefer to spend some time on the beach. Spend the evening on the streets of La Laguna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from one of the suggested trails in Anaga Rural Park. I&#8217;d probably opt for the hike from Punta de Hidalgo to Chinamada or Las Carboneras and then spend the rest of the day at the natural pools of Bajamar or Punta de Hidalgo.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one of the suggested trails in Anaga Rural Park. I&#8217;d probably go for the circuit from Taganana to Afur and Playa de Tamadiste, but the trail connecting Igueste de San Andr\u00e9s to Playa Antequera and the one from Benijo to the Anaga Lighthouse are definitely two great options to fill the day as well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Buenavista del Norte or Los Silos (3 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 4:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend the day exploring the north coast of the island: La Orotava, Icod de Los Vinos, and Garachico. Ideally you should sleep in either Buenavista del Norte or Los Silos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 5:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Punta de Teno by completing the Camino del Risco.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 6:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the circuit Cumbre de Bolico and Risco Verde.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Santiago del Teide (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 7:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit Masca and complete the hike in the Barranco de Masca. In the evening, go to see the sunset at Los Gigantes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Vilaflor (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 8:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend the day at the beach and reach Vilaflor in the evening. Playa Abama and Playa de Santiago are great options, or you could spend the entire day on the beaches of Los Cristianos.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 9:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could choose one of the shorter routes to do in the morning and go up to the summit by cable car in the afternoon, or hike up and down, spending the whole day on it, or go for some of the shorter routes and enjoy Teide from afar without necessarily climbing it. The choice is yours.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 10:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one of the other routes within the park. Personally, I&#8217;d opt for the ascent to Monta\u00f1a Guajara.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06330-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06330-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06330-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06330-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06330-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Mirador del Llano de los Loros.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"itinerary-itinerary-14-days-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Itinerary 14 days in Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With two weeks to spare, you have plenty of time to explore the island without any rush. My advice is to follow the ten-day itinerary just described and include a few days to spend at the beach here and there or just relaxing at some destination that you particularly liked.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"how\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to get around Tenerife<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although public transportation isn&#8217;t that bad I think renting a car is by far the best way to explore the island. The roads can be busy but with a few rare exceptions are wide and in excellent condition.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-rent-a-car-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Rent a car in Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my trip to the Canary Islands, I almost always ended up renting my car with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cicar.com\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cicar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the prices are competitive, you can easily pay without a credit card, no deposit is required, insurance is included and there are no deductibles, and above all they have offices at all the ports and airports of the Canary Islands. That&#8217;s really practical if you&#8217;re planning a multi-stop trip between the islands. Most other companies only have offices at the airport, which can be really inconvenient if, instead of getting on a plane, you want to drop your car off at the port and take a ferry to another island.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, if you have an inter-island road trip on your mind or for whatever reason you don&#8217;t want to drop your car off at the airport, Cicar is probably the best option. In all other cases, it&#8217;s definitely worth considering other car rentals by checking out sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=ilbackpacker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Cars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In any case, whether it&#8217;s Cicar or any other company, if you have specific dates, I recommend booking the car a few weeks in advance; doing so can really save you a lot compared to last-minute bookings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, keep in mind that virtually all companies technically don&#8217;t allow you to drive on dirt roads. We did it several times, but if you run into any problems, you risk having to pay out of your own pocket.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, there are companies that technically allow you to take the car to another island by ferry, as long as you return it on the island where you rented it; many, on paper, don&#8217;t allow you to leave the island at all. Obviously there&#8217;s nobody checking at the port, but if you ever need assistance, that&#8217;s where the problems could start.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My advice, if you need it, is to rent a different car for each island you visit, or at least find out exactly what you&#8217;re allowed to do and what you aren&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06336-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06336-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06336-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06336-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06336-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Camino Viejo al Pico del Ingl\u00e9s.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-buses-in-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Buses in <\/b><b>Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re traveling solo and want to save compared to the cost of renting a car, don&#8217;t feel like driving or, for any other reason, don&#8217;t want to rent a car, public transportation isn&#8217;t bad at all, and with a little planning you can reach virtually any destination on the island. On <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/titsa.com\/index.php\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you&#8217;ll find the various lines and schedules, and you can plan your trip. I&#8217;d read on several sites that you absolutely had to buy the Ten+ card to pay for rides, so I did, but the only two times I took the bus, to get to Masca and back from Punta de Teno, I saw people easily paying with a regular debit card.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 2026 update: these days you can pay for a single ticket right on board on all TITSA lines, in cash or with a contactless Visa or Mastercard (your phone works too), so the Ten+ card isn&#8217;t mandatory. It&#8217;s still worth it if you take the bus a lot: the card costs 2\u20ac and rides are cheaper when you pay with the credit you load onto it, plus there are 10\u20ac (24-hour) and 50\u20ac (7-day) passes. You&#8217;ll find the current fares on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/titsa.com\/index.php\/en\/your-buses\/fares-and-discounts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official TITSA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-domestic-flights\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Domestic flights<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only two airlines operating domestic flights between the islands are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canaryfly.es\/eng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CanaryFly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bintercanarias.com\/eng\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BinterCanarias<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Prices tend to be very similar, but in general Binter seems to be slightly cheaper and has special fares for those under 29. In any case, look at both and if possible book at least a few weeks in advance for the best deals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"transport-ferries-to-tenerife\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Ferries to <\/b><b>Tenerife<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheaper alternative to flying, and above all the more practical way to get from one island to another, is the ferry. Clearly, if you need to get to Lanzarote from Tenerife, it&#8217;s definitely better to fly, but to go to Gran Canaria and La Gomera, taking the ferry not only saves you money but is also much more convenient, since you don&#8217;t have to show up two hours early like at the airport: you can simply go to the port an hour before, or even less, buy your ticket and board without necessarily booking in advance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, if you don&#8217;t have a fixed itinerary, getting around by ferry gives you a lot more flexibility. In any case, there are several companies operating between the islands; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/clkuk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=313887&amp;a=3031236&amp;g=24950684\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Ferries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a site that brings all the companies together, and you can book your tickets there if you like.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, Tenerife has several daily departures from Los Cristianos to La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro, while ferries to Gran Canaria depart from Santa Cruz.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4200 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06186-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06186-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06186-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06186-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06186-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Playa El Bollullo.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"cost\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking Tenerife: costs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a trip to Tenerife cost? Obviously it depends; those who read my blog know that I travel extremely frugally, and my trip to the Canary Islands was no exception. I managed to stick to a budget of 1000\u20ac a month, or just over 30\u20ac a day, all inclusive. If you&#8217;re looking for some ideas on how to save money, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/planning\/40-tips-for-backpackers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I fully realize that not everyone is willing or interested in living the backpacker life, but the good news is that the Canary Islands are still a relatively cheap destination by European standards. Prices in general are lower than in mainland Spain itself, because the islands are a sort of special region where VAT is only 7% and on many consumer goods you don&#8217;t pay it at all. To give two examples, gas costs about 1\u20ac per liter, and a dinner at a restaurant, if you&#8217;re not too demanding, costs about 10\u20ac or a little more. In short, they may not be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/backpacking-south-america\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latin American prices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but by European standards you certainly can&#8217;t complain.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since we&#8217;re talking about costs I think it&#8217;s good to say a few words about what is definitely a great way to contain them: camping. Wild camping in Tenerife is technically illegal, but in reality it&#8217;s widely tolerated. If you pitch your tent away from prying eyes you shouldn&#8217;t have any kind of problem, even better if, given the very low rainfall that characterizes the summer period, you don&#8217;t pitch your tent at all. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06237-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06237-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06237-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06237-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06237-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Roques de Garc\u00eda.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During my stay in Tenerife, all the nights I spent &#8220;camping,&#8221; I always just inflated my camping mat when it was time for bed. But again, technically it&#8217;s illegal, so the choice is yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to stay on the right side of the law, the island government provides several areas where you can camp legally and for free. Find the complete list on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/?a=5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where by following the steps you can reserve your spot. Some of these campsites are very basic, others are a real &#8220;luxury.&#8221; As mentioned throughout the guide, I especially recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Los Pedregales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to use as a base for exploring the northwest of the island and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/centralreservas.tenerife.es\/actividad\/11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Las Lajas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Teide National Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, to find places to camp in the Canary Islands I recommend the app <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/park4night.com\/?langage=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">park4night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, designed mainly for those who want to spend the night in an RV, minivan or car. It&#8217;s a fantastic resource for those who simply want to find a secluded spot to pitch their tent, or just put down a mat, as we often did, too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06220-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06220-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06220-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06220-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06220-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Plaza De La Luz, Los Silos.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To reduce exchange and withdrawal fees, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/best-travel-cards\/\">guide to the best travel cards<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"safe\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking Tenerife: safety<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenerife and the Canary Islands in general are an absolutely safe destination, with really low crime rates, and they&#8217;re also recommended for families with children. That said, as with any other destination, you should use common sense, and following the <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/backpacking-safety\/\">usual safety tips<\/a> never hurts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only two things I&#8217;d point out are, first, to be extremely careful where you swim: as you&#8217;ll have noticed, throughout this guide I&#8217;ve stressed several times that some beaches aren&#8217;t suitable for swimming. This is the ocean, so the currents can be extremely dangerous; rip currents in particular can quickly drag you out to sea, with potentially fatal consequences. I met a man who was swept out to sea with his children, and he told me how he&#8217;d already seen the end coming: not exactly a nice experience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, a great many of the more isolated beaches have no lifeguards, and especially in the low season you could be the only person there. In short, especially if you&#8217;re not an experienced swimmer, be careful, and remember that in general the north coast of the island is less suitable for swimming than the south coast.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06302-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1109\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06302-Edit.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06302-Edit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06302-Edit-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DSC06302-Edit-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Through the streets of San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for hiking, even during my visit in May there were a few occasions when it got pretty hot during the day, and especially in Teide National Park, at altitude and without a scrap of shade, protecting yourself from the sun and staying hydrated is essential.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you decide to rent a car, make sure you don&#8217;t leave any valuables inside when it&#8217;s unattended. Unfortunately, broken glass in parking lots and signs urging people not to leave anything in the car are all too common.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Are you planning a trip to Tenerife? Check out these posts:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/inizia-qui\/equipaggiamento\/zaino-da-viaggio\/\">Which travel backpack to choose<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/packing-list\/\">What to bring on your trip<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have any questions? Updated information? Feel free to leave a comment or message me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ilbackpacker\/\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Since I no longer run ads, if you found this article helpful, please consider purchasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a> through one of the links on this site. Doing so supports my work at no additional cost to you. For EU and UK residents, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truetraveller.com\/?tag=4486\">True Traveller<\/a>. For everyone else, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/heymondo.com\/?utm_medium=Afiliado&amp;utm_source=ILBACKPACKER&amp;utm_campaign=PRINCIPAL&amp;cod_descuento=ILBACKPACKER&amp;ag_campaign=INPUT&amp;agencia=3e3e0e90cc3ad100e738962ea2e0b0be8d69\">HeyMondo<\/a>, which offers a 5% discount. Thank you for your support!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=QTBBEQQCE37GA\">For donations\/pizzas and virtual beers<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Did you like the post? Pin it!<\/h5>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7627\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/backpacking_tenerife.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/backpacking_tenerife.png 330w, https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/backpacking_tenerife-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary archipelago, is known mainly for its beaches, resorts and nightlife: at first sight, not exactly my favorite island. 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