Tenerife Itinerary 6 Days: Teide, Anaga, Masca and La Laguna

Two hours, 7 euros, on the eastern seafront. After check in, swap the rough northern sea for the saltwater pools César Manrique designed in 1977, with a central lake, lava islands and palms. Outside summer it opens 10 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5 pm; bring a towel and rent a parasol at the gate.

An hour, free, ten minutes on foot along the seafront. The main square, shaded by Indian laurels, is where the town meets. Walk down to the fishing harbour and have dinner in La Ranilla, an old fishermen’s quarter with murals on the houses. Fill up the car tonight: there is no petrol station on the road to Mount Teide.

Two and a half hours, 42 euros return, an hour from Puerto de la Cruz on the TF-21. Book the first slot, at 9 am, on the official site: mornings are clearer and wind closes the cable car on some days. The cabin climbs 1,200 metres in about eight minutes to La Rambleta at 3,555 metres, where the La Fortaleza and Pico Viejo viewpoint trails start.

To stand on the 3,715 metre summit you need the Telesforo Bravo trail permit: since 19 January 2026 it costs 15 euros for non residents between 9 am and 5 pm, with places released every Monday at 7 am. Bring a jacket, as it can be 15 degrees colder than on the coast.

An hour and a quarter, free, 3 km from the cable car, opposite the Parador. The roadside viewpoint puts Roque Cinchado in front of Mount Teide, and a 3.5 km loop trail circles the lava spires. Arrive before 1 pm: the car park fills up, and the island council plans access control at the busiest viewpoints during 2026.

An hour, about 5 euros, on the way back, 15 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz. The 1632 mansion has balconies of Canary pine, a wooden inner courtyard and an embroidery shop. Walk on along Calle San Francisco to the church of La Concepción and order a barraquito at one of the cafés on the square.

An hour and a half, about 7 euros, or 10 with the tower, 35 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz. La Laguna has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1999 as the first unwalled planned colonial city, a model for Havana and Cartagena de Indias. Park on the edge of the centre and walk along Calle San Agustín to the cathedral, open Monday to Saturday and closed to visits on Sunday.

Half an hour, free, 20 minutes from La Laguna on the TF-12. The viewpoint looks over the city and, on clear days, Mount Teide, and next to it starts the Sendero de los Sentidos, a 20 minute trail through laurel forest, a Biosphere Reserve since 2015.

Half an hour, free. The road drops through hairpins to the white village, with the 16th century church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves and terraced vineyards on the slopes.

Two hours with lunch, 5 minutes from Taganana. The fishing village has a black sand beach and fish restaurants facing the sea: order the fish of the day grilled with papas arrugadas. The Atlantic here is open and strong; only swim when the sea is calm.

An hour, free, 3 km on, where the tarmac ends. The black sand beach with the Roques de Anaga offshore is the classic view of the north. The stairs down have been closed by rockfall since July 2024, so enjoy it from the roadside viewpoint. The drive back to Puerto de la Cruz takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

Forty five minutes, an hour and a quarter from Puerto de la Cruz to Santiago del Teide. Park at the cemetery car park and take Titsa bus 355, compulsory for anyone hiking the gorge: arriving by car or taxi gets you turned away. Be at the stop an hour before your descent slot. The village of stone houses and palms sits on a ridge between the cliffs of the Teno massif.

Three and a half hours, about 28 euros plus the boat. Book on the official site, with your name and passport, as soon as you have dates: it opens only on some days of the week and has a daily cap. The trail runs downhill only, about 4.5 km and 600 metres of descent between lava walls, to Masca beach. The boat out to Los Gigantes is compulsory and bought separately from a licensed operator. Helmets and hiking shoes are required, and under 8s are not allowed.

Two hours, 15 minutes by boat from Masca beach. The Los Gigantes cliffs drop up to 600 metres straight into the sea, and the strip between Teno and Rasca is a protected area where pilot whales and dolphins often appear on the crossing. Have lunch at the harbour, walk up to the Mirador de Archipenque and return to Santiago del Teide by taxi or on buses 325 and 462 to collect the car.

Two and a half hours, 25 euros, 30 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz, above Icod de los Vinos. It is one of the world’s longest lava tubes, with more than 18 km mapped, formed by eruptions of Pico Viejo about 27,000 years ago. Entry is guided only, in groups of up to 15, with helmet and torch included; book online, since payment is by card only and morning slots sell out.

An hour, 5 euros, in central Icod, 10 minutes from the cave. The dragon tree stands about 18 metres tall and is several centuries old, despite its name. You can see it free from the square by the church of San Marcos; the ticket takes you to its foot and through a garden of Canarian plants. Worth it if you like botany; if not, the square is enough.

Two and a half hours, free, 10 minutes from Icod. In 1706 lava from the Trevejo volcano buried Garachico’s harbour and, as it cooled, formed these seafront pools. Swim only under a green flag and with a calm sea; if it is rough, walk through the village to the 16th century Castillo de San Miguel and the square by the church of Santa Ana.

An hour and a quarter, free, 40 minutes from Puerto de la Cruz, on the way to the airport. The 1944 market, with its clock tower and arcaded courtyards, sells tropical fruit, cured goat cheese, bottled mojo and island fish. It is the place for last minute shopping; on Sundays a street market sets up around it.

Two hours, free, 15 minutes from the market, in San Andrés. The golden sand, shipped in from the Sahara in the 1970s, is sheltered by a breakwater, with calm water, palms and kiosks. Have lunch at one and leave at 2 pm for Tenerife North airport, 25 minutes away.