10-Day Tenerife Nature Itinerary

1. Day 1: Anaga Rural Park
   1 hour (25 km) from Tenerife North Airport

   Hike through the dense laurel forests, and coastal cliffs in Anaga Rural Park for the best views of Tenerife's flora and fauna.

2. Day 2: Teide National Park
   1 hour 20 minutes (59 km) from Anaga Rural Park

   Admire the stunning volcanic landscape, hike to Pico de Teide, and take a cable car trip to explore the highest point in Spain at Teide National Park.

3. Day 3: Teno Rural Park
   1 hour 20 minutes (60 km) from Teide National Park

   Explore the stunning rock formations, natural pools, and endemic flora in Teno Rural Park; hike the path to Masca, then relax on a boat ride to Los Gigantes cliffs.

4. Day 4: Whale & Dolphin Watching in Los Cristianos
   1 hour 20 minutes (57 km) from Teno Rural Park

   Observe lively whales and dolphins on a guided tour from Los Cristianos port, then indulge in freshly caught seafood from the local restaurants.

5. Day 5: Pyramids of Guimar
   25 minutes (23 km) from Los Cristianos

   Visit the mysterious pyramids in Guimar, learn the history of their discovery, and take a guided tour to learn about Tenerife's natural heritage.

6. Day 6: Cueva del Viento (Wind Cave)
   50 minutes (34 km) from Guimar

   Take a guided tour of Cueva del Viento, the fifth-longest lava tube in the world, to explore geological formations, fauna, and bats.

7. Day 7: Garachico
   25 minutes (17.9 km) from Cueva del Viento

   Admire the historical buildings, island greenery, and natural rock pools in the charming town of Garachico then indulge in traditional Canarian cuisine from the local restaurants.

8. Day 8: Playa de Las Teresitas
   1 hour (49 km) from Garachico

   Unwind on the golden sand beach of Playa de Las Teresitas lined by palm trees and calm waters with a backdrop of mountains.

9. Day 9: El Medano Beach
   30 minutes (26 km) from Playa de Las Teresitas

   Explore El Medano Beach, famous for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and beach volleyball tournaments surrounded by volcanic landscapes and kite surfers.

10. Day 10: Masca Valley and Teno Alto
    1 hour 10 minutes (48 km) from El Medano Beach

    Hike through the beautiful Masca Valley's canyon trail and the tiny settlements and stunning landscapes over Teno Alto.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Anaga Rural Park (1 hour, free)
• Teide National Park (3 hours, €25 for cable car ride)
• Teno Rural Park (4-6 hours, free)
• Whale & Dolphin Watching (2 hours, €25-€85 per person)
• Pyramids of Guimar (2 hours, €12 per person)
• Cueva del Viento (2 hours, €20 per person)
• Garachico (3-4 hours, free)
• Playa de Las Teresitas (3-4 hours, free)
• El Medano Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Masca Valley and Teno Alto (4-6 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: €82-€147 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can explore La Orotava's colonial buildings, Anaga's black sand beaches in Igueste de San Andrés, La Laguna's old town, and the ethnographic museums in Teno Rural Park.

If you have less time, drop either Garachico or El Medano beach from the itinerary.