Tenerife Local Attractions

There are so many things to see and do in Tenerife that we have divided them into botanic and historic categories and listed just the most popular ones below.

Bananera Jardines del Atlántico (Banana Gardens of the Atlantic)
South Highway to Valle San Lorenzo, km. 1,400.
Tel: +34 922 720 360 Fax: +34 922 720 522
Hours: guided visits at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 15:30 & 16:15 hrs.

An exhibition of Tenerife's different traditional crops with special attention to the banana, including a museum of farm implements. Free bus service (Guagua) from Los Cristianos, Américas Beach and Ten-Bel.

El Drago Butterfly House (Mariposario)
Canarias Avenue, s/n. Icod de los Vinos.
Tel: +34 922 815 167
www.mariposario.com
Open daily from 9:30 to 18:00

Tropical garden with a covered enclosure where almost 100 species of butterflies from every continent can fly freely in a natural setting. There is also a larva reproduction facility where each stage of development can be seen.

Oasis del Valle
El Ramal, 35. La Orotava.
Tel: +34 922 333 509
www.oasisdelvalle.com
Open from 9:00 to 18:00

Subtropical garden in the centre of La Orotava valley with a varied collection of plants and animals as well as a restaurant and cafeteria-bar. Camel rides (or ponies for the little ones) through the gardens. Free bus service from Puerto de la Cruz and Playa de Martiánez Beach (Colón Avenue).

El Drago Park
Junto a la Iglesia Parroquial de San Marcos, en Icod de Los Vinos
Plaza de la Constitución, 1.
Tel: +34 922 815 631
Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00

The main attraction in Icod de Los Vinos is the world famous Millennium Dragon Tree (Drago Milenario) which is one of the Canary's most important natural symbols of its culture and history. The one here is considered the oldest on the island at an estimated 800 years. It measures 17 metres high with a base circumference of over 20 metres. The garden that surrounds the tree is full of native plants including little dragon trees, thistles and spurges.

Águilas del Teide Ecopark
Arona (access by road from Los Cristianos to Arona and a further 3km)
Tel: +34 922 753 131 / 922 753 001 / 922 753 063
Fax: +34 922 753 062
Open Winter: 10:00 to 18:00. Summer: 09:00 to 18:00

Offers a trip through 72.000 square metres of lush vegetation with an amazing collection of birds of prey. You will also see penguins, hippopotamus, pelicans and crocodiles in an environment that reflects their natural habitats.

San Roque Park
San Roque Lookout, Vilaflor
Tel: +34 922 709 124

This is a faithful representation of the lifestyle of the Guanches (natives), including folk presentations and handicrafts

Cactus & Animal Park – Amazonia
Arona. Access by South Highway - Exit 26. Llano Azul,Los Cristianos
Tel: +34 922 795 424 Fax: +34 922 791 783
Open from 10:00 to 18:00hrs

Fabulous collection of cactus, succulents and exotic birds, with Amazonian flora housed in a climate controlled greenhouse with brightly coloured butterflies, birds and animals. Humming birds flitting among the tropical plants are one of the main attractions

Güímar Pyramids
C/ Chacona, s/n, Güímar.
Tel: +34 922 514 510 Fax: +34 922 514 511
www.piramidesdeguimar.net

A group of six scaled pyramids in the Chacona district offering a trip through the cultures including the Chacona House Museum, auditorium, cinema, theme shop and cafeteria.

Sitio Litre
Camino Sitio Litre s/n, Puerto de la Cruz.
Tel: +34 922 382 417 Fax: +34 922 384 051
Open daily from 9:30 to 18.00.

This is the oldest garden in Tenerife which dates back over 200 years. It is art of a private mansion whose owners have decided to open this magic garden to the public so that they can see large collection of the orchids of Tenerife and the oldest and largest dragon tree in Puerto de la Cruz.

Archaeological Museum of Tenerife
Fuente Morales Street, s/n
38003 TENERIFE
Tel: +34 922 209 317
www.museosdetenerife.com

Located within the Museum of Nature and Mankind, the museum displays all the archaeological discoveries and human remains of Tenerife's prehistory.

Municipal Fine Arts Museum
José Murphy Street, 4
38002 TENERIFE
Tel: +34 922 244 358
www.masdearte.com

Mainly paintings from Canarian artists can be seen in this museum, although sculptures and craftwork are also on display. It has 14 galleries exhibiting work including the Nava triptych by Peter Coeck (16th century), a St. Joseph by Ribera and a portrait of Isabella II, by Federico de Madrazo.

Museo de la Naturaleza y El Hombre (Nature and Mankind Museum)
Fuentes Morales Street, 1
38003 TENERIFE
Tel: +34 922 209 317
www.museosdetenerife.com

The museum introduces its visitors to the nature and cultural heritage of the Canary Islands. It is located in the former Civil Hospital building that is an excellent example of the neoclassical architecture in the Canary Islands.

Regional Military Museum
San Isidro Street, 2
38001 TENERIFE
Tel: +34 922 221 658
www.museosdetenerife.com

A museum inn the Castle of Almeida displaying military objects relating to the Canary Islands with Admiral Nelson's victory with the British Fleet having a special space of its own. The Tiger which caused his fatal injury can be seen here.

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Tenerife Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Tenerife which includes a Tenerife Area Guide on the best Tenerife Shopping Areas, Tenerife Markets, Tenerife Golf Courses, the different types of Tenerife Beaches, recommended Tenerife Restaurants, details of Tenerife Amusement Parks for family days out and Tenerife Local Attractions.