Routes

Driving along the TF-5 is like traversing northern Tenerife with the landscape always at your fingertips. As you drive, Mount Teide appears and disappears through the clouds, the valley opens up on one side, and the ocean stretches out on the other. There are stretches where cliffs plunge into the sea and others where the view unfolds amidst villages and verdant hillsides. It's not just a highway: it's a direct way to experience the island.

This route blends coastline, neighborhood, and hilltop, showcasing the full spectrum of Puerto de la Cruz. You begin at Playa Jardín, continue on foot to Punta Brava along the seafront, and then venture into more urban areas that gradually rise in elevation. The route isn't always a seaside promenade, and that's precisely its charm: you transition from the ocean to bustling streets and end with sweeping vistas that completely transform your perspective.

If you're visiting Tenerife and want to explore it on foot, walking from Los Cristianos to La Caleta is one of the best ways to do so in the south. A flat and easy 8-10 km route awaits you along the seafront promenade that connects the two towns. You start in Los Cristianos, pass by numerous beaches and lively areas, and finish in La Caleta, always with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Mount Teide. Along this walk, you'll find plenty of places to stop for a drink or simply enjoy the scenery.

Driving along the TF-523 is one of those roads you truly enjoy. It starts near Arafo and climbs towards Las Cañadas with wide curves, good asphalt, and a gradually enveloping silence. As you ascend, the landscape changes: fewer towns, more pine forest, and a distinct feeling of entering another Tenerife, higher and wilder.

Driving the TF-28 is like stepping into the heart of Tenerife. This road, which connects Santa Cruz with the south of the island and runs parallel to the motorway, takes you through peaceful villages, past deep ravines, and with sea views that suddenly appear between bends. It's a route to take at a leisurely pace, stopping wherever you like and enjoying the blend of rural landscape, arid hillsides, and local life that you rarely see from the other road. If you want to experience the true island, this is it.

The TF-423 connects El Tanque with Los Silos, winding through green hillsides and passing through the charming hamlet of Tierra del Trigo. It's a narrow, rural road with steep slopes that offers authentic landscapes of northwestern Tenerife: agricultural terraces, deep ravines, and open views of the Atlantic. Driving it is a journey to the heart of the most traditional island, where rural life still sets the pace.

The TF-24, known as the Carretera de La Esperanza (Hope Road), is one of the most scenic routes to Mount Teide. It crosses a sea of ​​Canary Island pines, seemingly floating above the sea of ​​clouds in many sections. Its viewpoints offer spectacular views of Mount Teide and, on clear days, Gran Canaria on the horizon. It's a quiet, wide road, ideal for enjoying nature and capturing some of Tenerife's most iconic images.

The TF-38 ascends from Chío to Boca Tauce and is one of the most spectacular routes to Mount Teide. It stands out for its unique pine forest, which grows directly on the volcanic rock, and for its unobstructed views of La Gomera, La Palma, and El Hierro. It's also a prime spot for enjoying unforgettable sunsets from its viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic or Mount Teide and Pico Viejo.

The TF-21 highway runs through Tenerife from Granadilla de Abona to La Orotava, traversing the dry landscapes of the south, passing through the Corona Forestal (forested crown), and reaching the peaks of Teide National Park. It offers spectacular viewpoints such as Margarita de Piedra and Mataznos, contrasting vegetation, views of the volcanic crater, and steep climbs that make the journey a dramatic and visually memorable experience.

TF-12 is a winding road that crosses the Anaga Massif, from San Andrés to Las Mercedes, passing through towns such as Taganana, Afur, and Taborno. It offers landscapes of laurel forest, sweeping curves, and spectacular ocean views. It's not a road for those who don't mind curves or fog, but the views make up for it all: wild nature, a lush green environment, and authenticity.

The TF-436, known as the Masca Highway, connects Buenavista del Norte with Santiago del Teide on a mountainous route of approximately 22 km. It's a route filled with hairpin bends, rugged landscapes, cliff views, deep ravines, unique viewpoints like Cruz de Hilda, small towns like El Palmar, and panoramic views of the Masca Valley. Ideal for those who enjoy the journey as much as the destination.