Top 10 Tenerife Destinations

Discover the island's most spectacular locations, all accessible with your rental car. From volcanic landscapes to pristine beaches, explore Tenerife your way.

#1Easy

Teide National Park

Home to Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Drive through lunar-like landscapes and volcanic formations.

45 minutes from Santa Cruz
Easy drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - paved roads

Highlights:

  • Mount Teide Cable Car
  • Roques de García
  • Volcanic landscapes
Teide National Park - Tenerife

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Teide National Park - Tenerife

#2Challenging

Masca Village

A picturesque village nestled in the Teno Mountains, accessible via winding mountain roads.

1 hour from Playa de las Américas
Challenging drive

Recommended Car Type:

Compact car or higher - narrow winding roads

Highlights:

  • Traditional Canarian architecture
  • Dramatic mountain views
  • Hiking trails
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Masca Village - Tenerife

#3Moderate

Anaga Rural Park

Ancient laurel forests and rugged coastlines in the northeastern part of the island.

30 minutes from Santa Cruz
Moderate drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - good mountain roads

Highlights:

  • Laurel forests
  • Coastal viewpoints
  • Traditional villages
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Anaga Rural Park - Tenerife

#4Easy

Los Gigantes Cliffs

Towering cliffs rising 800 meters from the ocean, best viewed from the coastal road.

1 hour from Santa Cruz
Easy drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - coastal highway

Highlights:

  • Dramatic cliff views
  • Whale watching
  • Beach access
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Los Gigantes Cliffs - Tenerife

#5Easy

La Orotava Valley

Fertile valley with banana plantations and traditional Canarian towns.

25 minutes from Santa Cruz
Easy drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - valley roads

Highlights:

  • Historic La Orotava town
  • Banana plantations
  • Mountain views
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La Orotava Valley - Tenerife

#6Easy

Garachico

Historic coastal town with natural rock pools formed by volcanic lava.

1 hour from Santa Cruz
Easy drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - coastal roads

Highlights:

  • Natural rock pools
  • Historic architecture
  • Coastal walks
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Garachico - Tenerife

#7Easy

El Médano Beach

Famous windsurfing beach with golden sand and consistent trade winds.

15 minutes from Tenerife South Airport
Easy drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - airport area

Highlights:

  • Windsurfing
  • Long sandy beach
  • Beachfront restaurants
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El Médano Beach - Tenerife

#8Moderate

Pico del Inglés

Scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of the northern coast and valleys.

45 minutes from Santa Cruz
Moderate drive

Recommended Car Type:

Compact car recommended - mountain roads

Highlights:

  • Panoramic views
  • Hiking trails
  • Photography spots
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Pico del Inglés - Tenerife

#9Moderate

Playa de Benijo

Wild black sand beach surrounded by dramatic cliffs and rock formations.

1 hour from Santa Cruz
Moderate drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - good access roads

Highlights:

  • Black volcanic sand
  • Dramatic coastline
  • Sunset views
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Playa de Benijo - Tenerife

#10Easy

Vilaflor

Spain's highest municipality, gateway to Teide National Park with pine forests.

1 hour from Santa Cruz
Easy drive

Recommended Car Type:

Any car type - mountain highway

Highlights:

  • Highest town in Spain
  • Pine forests
  • Traditional architecture
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Vilaflor - Tenerife

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