Costa Adeje
Line 40 from Tenerife South Airport, line 342 to Teide, 477 to Los Gigantes, 110 to Santa Cruz. Beaches, whale boats and the south base without a car.
Tenerife / Independent island guide
Places to visit in Tenerife by bus
Places with character. Things worth making time for. The practical details that turn an idea into a good day out.
Puerto de la Cruz
Line 30 from Tenerife North Airport, 100 from Santa Cruz, 348 to Teide. The old north resort: Plaza del Charco, Playa Jardín, Lago Martiánez, Loro Parque.
La Laguna
Line 20 from Tenerife North Airport, line 15 or tram 1 from Santa Cruz. The UNESCO grid on foot, the market, and buses into Anaga and down to the coast.
Teide National Park
Line 342 from Costa Adeje and 348 from Puerto de la Cruz, one bus up and one down, with the times. Roques de García, the cable car.
Los Gigantes
Line 477 along the coast from Costa Adeje, 473 from Los Cristianos, with the times. The 600 m cliffs, the whale-watching port and Playa de La Arena.
Anaga and Taganana
Line 946 from Santa Cruz over El Bailadero to Taganana and Almáciga, with the times. Laurel forest, black-sand beaches, Roque de las Bodegas.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Line 10 from Tenerife South Airport, 20 from Tenerife North, with the times. The Intercambiador, the market, the Rambla sculptures.
La Orotava
Line 345 from Puerto de la Cruz station; the Teide bus 348 calls on its way up. Casa de los Balcones, Victoria Gardens and the Corpus Christi carpets.
Garachico
Line 363 from Puerto de la Cruz through Icod to Garachico. The El Caletón lava pools, the historic centre of 1706 and when to swim.
Los Cristianos
Line 40 from Tenerife South Airport, 112 from Santa Cruz, night line 711, with the times. The calm town beach, Las Vistas.
El Médano
Line 470 along the coast from Los Cristianos. The Blue Flag beach, the windsurf end, Montaña Roja and La Tejita, and the two-bus route from the airport.
Masca
Line 355 between Santiago del Teide and Buenavista, reached on 460/464 from Costa Adeje or 363 from Puerto. The hamlet, the gorge rules and the way back.
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Icod de los Vinos
Lines 363 and 325 from Puerto de la Cruz, 460 and 464 from Costa Adeje, 106 from Santa Cruz. The Drago Milenario, the old town and San Marcos cove.
Candelaria
Lines 120 and 122 from Santa Cruz Intercambiador to Plaza de Teror. The basilica of the patron of the Canaries, the bronze menceyes.
Punta del Hidalgo
Line 50 from La Laguna via Tegueste, Tejina and Bajamar, with the times. Blue Flag natural pools, lifeguards and the PR-TF 10 trail down from Anaga.
Loro Parque
Line 381 from Plaza Reyes Católicos in Puerto de la Cruz to Punta Brava. 40,000 animals, Coral Kingdom, and the honest three-bus route from the south.
Las Teresitas
Line 910 from Santa Cruz Intercambiador to San Andrés every day. The golden beach behind its breakwaters, lifeguards, the fishermen’s guild.
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Punta de Teno
Line 369 from Buenavista, the bus in when cars are kept out; line 363 from Puerto de la Cruz to Buenavista. The lighthouse, the Los Gigantes view.
Vilaflor
Line 482 from Los Cristianos to Vilaflor Centro; the Teide bus 342 passes by. The high village, the legendary pines and the PR-TF 72 to the Paisaje Lunar.
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Güímar
Line 120 from Santa Cruz via Candelaria to Güímar and El Puertito; 128 on working days. The pyramids park, the easy Malpaís circuit.
Santiago del Teide
Lines 460 and 464 from Costa Adeje, 325 from Puerto de la Cruz, 355 on to Masca. Chinyero, the Arguayo pottery and the trail down to Puerto Santiago.
Playa de las Américas
Plan Playa de las Américas on TITSA line 424 from Los Cristianos: beaches, a seafront walk, and how to find your stop and check your return.
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Siam Park
Plan a Siam Park day with TITSA line 424 from Los Cristianos: which stop to use, attractions for different ages, and how to confirm your return.
Get your bearings
One island.
So many ways to spend a day.
Find a place on the map. See what makes it special, then plan the journey.
Costa AdejePuerto de la CruzLa LagunaTeide National ParkLos GigantesAnaga and TagananaSanta Cruz de TenerifeLa OrotavaGarachicoLos CristianosEl MédanoMascaIcod de los VinosCandelariaPunta del HidalgoLoro ParqueLas TeresitasPunta de TenoVilaflorGüímarSantiago del TeidePlaya de las AméricasSiam ParkPlace centres, not bus stops. Select a place for arrival advice.Place centres, not bus stops. Choose a numbered place below for arrival advice.
South-west Tenerife
Costa Adeje
Line 40 from Tenerife South Airport, line 342 to Teide, 477 to Los Gigantes, 110 to Santa Cruz. Beaches, whale boats and the south base without a car.
One relaxed day, or several days as a base Beach time, boat trips and a practical southern base
Explore & plan your visit North Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz
Line 30 from Tenerife North Airport, 100 from Santa Cruz, 348 to Teide. The old north resort: Plaza del Charco, Playa Jardín, Lago Martiánez, Loro Parque.
A full day Historic streets, gardens and a walkable north-coast day
Explore & plan your visit Metropolitan north-east Tenerife
La Laguna
Line 20 from Tenerife North Airport, line 15 or tram 1 from Santa Cruz. The UNESCO grid on foot, the market, and buses into Anaga and down to the coast.
Half a day to one full day Architecture, urban history and an easy car-free walk
Explore & plan your visit Central Tenerife
Teide National Park
Line 342 from Costa Adeje and 348 from Puerto de la Cruz, one bus up and one down, with the times. Roques de García, the cable car.
A full day with transport fixed in advance Volcanic geology, big landscapes and high-altitude walking
Explore & plan your visit West Tenerife
Los Gigantes
Line 477 along the coast from Costa Adeje, 473 from Los Cristianos, with the times. The 600 m cliffs, the whale-watching port and Playa de La Arena.
A full day Cliff scenery, harbour time and marine excursions
Explore & plan your visit North-east Tenerife
Anaga and Taganana
Line 946 from Santa Cruz over El Bailadero to Taganana and Almáciga, with the times. Laurel forest, black-sand beaches, Roque de las Bodegas.
A full day; longer plans need dedicated transport Laurisilva, mountain villages and experienced hikers
Explore & plan your visit North-east Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Line 10 from Tenerife South Airport, 20 from Tenerife North, with the times. The Intercambiador, the market, the Rambla sculptures.
A full day, or half a day before an onward journey Architecture, markets, museums and an urban day without a car
Explore & plan your visit Orotava Valley, north Tenerife
La Orotava
Line 345 from Puerto de la Cruz station; the Teide bus 348 calls on its way up. Casa de los Balcones, Victoria Gardens and the Corpus Christi carpets.
Half a day to a full day Traditional architecture, garden views and atmospheric uphill streets
Explore & plan your visit Isla Baja, north-west Tenerife
Garachico
Line 363 from Puerto de la Cruz through Icod to Garachico. The El Caletón lava pools, the historic centre of 1706 and when to swim.
A full day including the bus journey Volcanic coast, historic squares and an unhurried small-town day
Explore & plan your visit South Tenerife (Arona)
Los Cristianos
Line 40 from Tenerife South Airport, 112 from Santa Cruz, night line 711, with the times. The calm town beach, Las Vistas.
Half a day, or a base for several An easy beach, the harbour and a ferry day to La Gomera
Explore & plan your visit South-east Tenerife (Granadilla de Abona)
El Médano
Line 470 along the coast from Los Cristianos. The Blue Flag beach, the windsurf end, Montaña Roja and La Tejita, and the two-bus route from the airport.
Half a day to a full day A long beach, the windsurf scene and a fishing-village corner
Explore & plan your visit Teno, north-west Tenerife (Buenavista del Norte)
Masca
Line 355 between Santiago del Teide and Buenavista, reached on 460/464 from Costa Adeje or 363 from Puerto. The hamlet, the gorge rules and the way back.
A full day including the bus journeys Mountain views, a historic hamlet and short walks
Explore & plan your visit North-west Tenerife
Icod de los Vinos
Lines 363 and 325 from Puerto de la Cruz, 460 and 464 from Costa Adeje, 106 from Santa Cruz. The Drago Milenario, the old town and San Marcos cove.
A full day including the bus journeys The Drago, a gentle old-town walk and San Marcos cove
Explore & plan your visit East coast of Tenerife
Candelaria
Lines 120 and 122 from Santa Cruz Intercambiador to Plaza de Teror. The basilica of the patron of the Canaries, the bronze menceyes.
Half a day The basilica, the seafront square and a walk
Explore & plan your visit North-east coast (San Cristóbal de La Laguna)
Punta del Hidalgo
Line 50 from La Laguna via Tegueste, Tejina and Bajamar, with the times. Blue Flag natural pools, lifeguards and the PR-TF 10 trail down from Anaga.
Half a day Natural pools, the coast and the end of a long trail
Explore & plan your visit Puerto de la Cruz, north Tenerife
Loro Parque
Line 381 from Plaza Reyes Católicos in Puerto de la Cruz to Punta Brava. 40,000 animals, Coral Kingdom, and the honest three-bus route from the south.
A full day A day of animals and the park’s Coral Kingdom
Explore & plan your visit North-east Tenerife (Santa Cruz)
Las Teresitas
Line 910 from Santa Cruz Intercambiador to San Andrés every day. The golden beach behind its breakwaters, lifeguards, the fishermen’s guild.
Half a day to a full day A calm family beach and fish at San Andrés
Explore & plan your visit Teno, north-west Tenerife (Buenavista del Norte)
Punta de Teno
Line 369 from Buenavista, the bus in when cars are kept out; line 363 from Puerto de la Cruz to Buenavista. The lighthouse, the Los Gigantes view.
Half a day from Buenavista Cliffs, the lighthouse, the view of Los Gigantes and the sunset
Explore & plan your visit South Tenerife, upland
Vilaflor
Line 482 from Los Cristianos to Vilaflor Centro; the Teide bus 342 passes by. The high village, the legendary pines and the PR-TF 72 to the Paisaje Lunar.
Half a day to a full day Pine forest, a quiet village and the walk to the Paisaje Lunar
Explore & plan your visit South-east Tenerife
Güímar
Line 120 from Santa Cruz via Candelaria to Güímar and El Puertito; 128 on working days. The pyramids park, the easy Malpaís circuit.
Half a day to a full day The pyramids park, an easy lava-coast walk and a calm beach
Explore & plan your visit West Tenerife
Santiago del Teide
Lines 460 and 464 from Costa Adeje, 325 from Puerto de la Cruz, 355 on to Masca. Chinyero, the Arguayo pottery and the trail down to Puerto Santiago.
Half a day, or a stop between Masca and the coast A quiet upland village, Chinyero and the road to Masca
Explore & plan your visit South Tenerife, Arona
Playa de las Américas
Plan Playa de las Américas on TITSA line 424 from Los Cristianos: beaches, a seafront walk, and how to find your stop and check your return.
Half a day or a relaxed full day A beach day with a promenade walk
Explore & plan your visit Costa Adeje, south Tenerife
Siam Park
Plan a Siam Park day with TITSA line 424 from Los Cristianos: which stop to use, attractions for different ages, and how to confirm your return.
Allow a full day, subject to current admission hours Water attractions and Thai-inspired surroundings
Explore & plan your visitA geographical overview for choosing an outing. Check routes and conditions before travelling.
Map & photo credits
Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles. SRTM/GMTED2010: USGS. ETOPO1: NOAA. European terrain: Copernicus EU-DEM. Coastline: Natural Earth. Resampled and shaded by SD2 Studio.
- Costa Adeje: Marc Ryckaert / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
- Puerto de la Cruz: Pimlico27 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Laguna: Ronny Siegel / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
- Teide National Park: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Los Gigantes: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anaga and Taganana: Perlaroques / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- La Orotava: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garachico: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Los Cristianos: Wouter Hagens / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Médano: Berthold Werner / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Masca: H. Zell / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Icod de los Vinos: Marc Ryckaert / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
- Candelaria: José Mesa / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Punta del Hidalgo: Beneharo Hdez. / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loro Parque: Berthold Werner / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Las Teresitas: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Punta de Teno: Jose Mesa from island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Vilaflor: Grombo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Güímar: Axel Cotón Gutiérrez / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santiago del Teide: Maesi64 / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Playa de las Américas: kallerna / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Siam Park: Jose Mesa / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0