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The absolute must-see destinations across all seven Canary Islands, verified and curated by CanaryInsider.
28°16'21.7"N 16°38'33.0"W | Central Tenerife
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 and the most visited national park in Europe with over 4 million visitors annually. Dominated by Mount Teide — at 3,718 metres, the highest peak in Spain and th...
28.272700, -16.642500
28°29'13.2"N 16°18'54.0"W | North-east Tenerife
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and the former capital of Tenerife. La Laguna's historic centre is one of the best-preserved examples of a 16th-century colonial city layout, designed on a grid...
28.487000, -16.315000
28°32'24.0"N 16°11'24.0"W | North-east Tenerife
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2015, covering the entire north-eastern tip of Tenerife. Anaga features ancient laurel forests (laurisilva) dating back 7–9 million years to the Tertiary period — a ra...
28.540000, -16.190000
28°24'28.8"N 16°33'50.4"W | Puerto de la Cruz, north coast
The most visited attraction in the Canary Islands with over 1 million visitors annually. Located in Puerto de la Cruz, this zoo and conservation park has been consistently rated among the best zoos wo...
28.408000, -16.564000
28°04'22.8"N 16°43'26.4"W | Costa Adeje, south-west Tenerife
Consistently voted the #1 water park in the world by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards. Located in Costa Adeje, this Thai-themed water park spans 185,000 m² and features attractions for all ages. ...
28.073000, -16.724000
28°18'21.6"N 16°50'24.0"W | Teno Mountains, north-west Tenerife
A dramatically situated mountain village perched at 650 metres elevation in the heart of the Teno Massif. Masca is one of the most picturesque settlements in the Canary Islands, with traditional stone...
28.306000, -16.840000
28°14'38.4"N 16°50'31.2"W | West coast, near Santiago del Teide
Towering basalt cliffs rising vertically from the Atlantic Ocean to heights of up to 600 metres — among the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The name "Los Gigantes" (The Giants) reflects their immense sc...
28.244000, -16.842000
28°30'25.2"N 16°11'02.4"W | San Andrés, north of Santa Cruz
A 1.3 km-long golden sand beach situated in the village of San Andrés, about 8 km north of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Unlike the island's natural black volcanic beaches, Las Teresitas was created in 1973...
28.507000, -16.184000
28°23'20.4"N 16°31'30.0"W | Orotava Valley, north Tenerife
A magnificent historic town situated on the slopes of the Orotava Valley at the foot of Mount Teide. La Orotava is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved colonial architecture, cobblestone stre...
28.389000, -16.525000
28°24'54.0"N 16°32'49.2"W | North coast
The original tourist centre of Tenerife, established as a health resort in the 19th century by British visitors. Key attractions include the Lago Martiánez complex — a stunning 27,000 m² seawater pool...
28.415000, -16.547000
28°27'57.6"N 16°14'56.4"W | North-east coast
The co-capital of the Canary Islands and Tenerife's largest city with approximately 210,000 inhabitants. The city's most iconic landmark is the Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín, a futuristic white co...
28.466000, -16.249000
28°02'45.6"N 16°32'06.0"W | South-east coast, Granadilla de Abona
A laid-back coastal town on Tenerife's south-east coast, world-renowned as one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing destinations in the world. El Médano hosts multiple international windsurfing and...
28.046000, -16.535000
28°22'22.8"N 16°45'50.4"W | North-west coast
A beautifully preserved historic town on Tenerife's north-west coast that was once the island's most important port. In 1706, the Montaña Negra (Trevejo) volcanic eruption destroyed the harbour and mu...
28.373000, -16.764000
28°34'33.6"N 16°07'30.0"W | Anaga, far north-east coast
A spectacular wild black volcanic sand beach in the remote Anaga region, famous for its dramatic sunsets and the iconic Roques de Anaga — towering rock pinnacles rising from the Atlantic just offshore...
28.576000, -16.125000
28°20'31.2"N 16°55'22.8"W | Extreme north-west tip of Tenerife
The westernmost point of Tenerife, located at the tip of the Teno Massif within the Teno Rural Park. A narrow, winding road (TF-445) leads to the Punta de Teno lighthouse, perched on dramatic cliffs w...
28.342000, -16.923000
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