Travel Guide
Tenerife
Spain
Best time to go: October–May
Sights
- Teide National Park – Spain's highest mountain, with a cable car – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Masca – A mountain village above a gorge in the Teno massif.
- Anaga – Cloud forest and steep ridges in the north-east.
- San Cristóbal de La Laguna – A colonial old town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Los Gigantes – Sheer cliffs dropping straight into the sea.
- Whale and dolphin watching – Pilot whales live off the south-west coast all year round.
Food & nightlife
- Papas arrugadas with mojo – Salt-crusted potatoes with red and green sauces.
- Guachinches – Simple eateries run by wine growers in the north.
- Goat's cheese – Fresh or smoked, often with palm honey.
- Barraquito – A layered coffee with condensed milk and liqueur.
Day trips
- La Gomera – Laurel forest in Garajonay National Park, by ferry.
- Stargazing on Teide – One of Europe's best places to see the stars.
- Puerto de la Cruz – An old town and seawater pools by César Manrique.
Good to know
- When to go
- October–May
- Getting around
- TITSA buses link the towns; a hire car is worthwhile for Teide and the mountains. Two airports, north and south.
- Tipping
- Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.
- Power
- Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
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