A weekend in Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Visit Santa Cruz de Tenerife. You can grab a bite to eat at the Mercado Nuestra Señora de África and then visit the Auditorio de Tenerife.
Visit Parque García Sanabria, with works by renowned artists such as Henry Moore, Martín Chirino, Óscar Domínguez, or Joan Miró.
If you want to see a museum, you can visit the MUNA (Museum of Nature and Archaeology). The Palmetum Botanical Garden is also a great option if you want to see the best collection of palm trees in Europe.
La Laguna
La Laguna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can stroll through its historic center and visit the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. You can also enjoy an arepa at Punto Criollo.
Anaga Rural Park
A few minutes by car from the capital, you will find this Biosphere Reserve.
How to get there:
Bus: From Santa Cruz, lines 945 and 947. From La Laguna, lines 076, 077, 273, 274, and 275.
Car: From Santa Cruz, take the TF-11, which connects Santa Cruz with San Andrés, and then the TF-12 to Igueste de San Andrés and El Bailadero, and from there take the TF-134 to Taganana, Almáciga, etc.
Taganana
It is one of the oldest towns on the island. It has monuments such as the Church of Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves or the hermitage of Santa Catalina. In addition, the church of Taganana has an important artistic heritage in sculpture, painting, and goldsmithing.
It is also a good place for hiking.
Puerto de la Cruz
Visit its historic center or spend the day at Lago Martiánez. You can also visit the Botanical Garden of Puerto de la Cruz, whose official name is the Botanical Garden of La Orotava Acclimatization.
Masca Village
Masca is a little village located 750 meters above sea level from where you can enjoy wonderful views.
Masca Beach
If you feel like walking and want to visit a wild beach, you can visit this beach located at the end of the Masca ravine. The walk can take you between 2 and 4 hours, but the landscape you can see is impressive.
Los Cristianos Beach
Located in the south of Tenerife, it is a beach with golden sand and calm waters, very popular among tourists due to its lively atmosphere and tourist services.
Teide National Park
It is the highest peak in Europe and the most visited national park in the Canary Islands.
Los Gigantes Cliff
In ancient times, they were known as the Wall of Hell or the Wall of the Devil. It is a geographical accident with vertical walls that range between 300 and 600 meters.
