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Fairy-tale woods, volcanoes, beaches, natural pools, adventures, and highways straight out of a film. Discover the most beautiful, hidden parts of an island you\u2019ll want to visit time and again.<\/h5>\n

The magical island of Tenerife<\/a> has a history and culture filled with countless legends.<\/p>\n

We are Guacimara and Pedro, two locals who have been showing tourists around our beloved island for the last six years through our project, Tenerifelicidad<\/em>.
We\u2019ve travelled around Tenerife thousands of times and in endless ways, but nothing compares to the feeling of freedom you get from a campervan road trip around the island.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for something different and want to connect with nature and feel its force… this adventure is for you. Picking your route, choosing a view to wake up to, and enjoying a drive through the island\u00b4s winding roads will be something you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n

We have already made one of our dreams come true. We turned our van, which we named Maday (a Guanche [indigenous people of Tenerife] word meaning \u2018profound love\u2019), into a home on wheels ready for roaming Tenerife. And now you can rent our camper van<\/a> and enjoy the experience yourself.<\/p>\n

Tenerife campervan itinerary<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A trip around North Tenerife<\/h3>\n

La Laguna<\/h4>\n

Our trip starts with an absolute must: stopping at San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna<\/strong>, a World Heritage<\/strong> city, whose cobbled streets, architecture, and brightly-coloured buildings will make you feel like you\u2019re in Havana, San Juan in Puerto Rico, or Cartagena in Colombia. Did you know that La Laguna was the first colonial city without city walls? And did you also know it was the model for many colonial cities\u2019 layouts on the other side of the Atlantic?<\/p>\n

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Where to park: <\/p>\n

1. Free car park next to La Laguna\u2019s courthouse
2. Free car park<\/a> in the former guagua<\/em> station (a word natives use for \u2018bus\u2019).<\/p>\n

Anaga<\/h4>\n

Follow the road to Anaga, up towards Monte de las Mercedes. All of a sudden, you will find yourself in a laurel forest, with nooks that look like they\u00b4re from a fairy tale. We recommend you stop at La Cruz del Carmen<\/a> and then start walking up the Sendero de los Sentidos<\/em> (or the \u2018Path of the Senses\u2019). This 360-metre route was built in the middle of the laurel forest to put all your senses to the test.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you love trekking, head out to Afur. The car park is located right at the start of the \u201cBarranco de Afur ravine \u2013 Playa Tamadite<\/a>\u201d trail and is a good spot to camp out at.<\/p>\n

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Path of the senses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The trail that runs along the ravine towards the beach starts right there. As you walk, you\u2019ll be accompanied by the sound of trickling water and won\u2019t be able to resist stopping at some of the little waterfalls, home to the last remaining Canary Island eels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To round off this road trip around Anaga, head to Taganana when you get back. You can stop to taste traditional cuisine at any of its restaurants<\/a>, and then carry on along the road until you reach Playa de Benijo<\/a>, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The sunsets there are magical. It\u2019s worth spending at least one night around there.<\/p>\n

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Playa de Benijo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Towards the capital<\/h4>\n

Head to Santa Cruz, the capital. But don\u2019t forget to stop off at the mirador<\/em> or look out over one of the most famous beaches first: Las Teresitas<\/a> (point 3 on the map).
We\u2019ll let you in on a secret: This is an artificial beach, made with sand from the Sahara. They say that when it was brought over to the island, scorpions snuck into the sand bags, travelled all the way to the beach, and attacked lots of people. But don\u2019t worry, that\u2019s ancient history. Today, it is one of the safest beaches on the island.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After that, stop off in the centre of Santa Cruz to wander around its streets and discover the city\u2019s most emblematic building, the Auditorio de Tenerife, designed by Calatraba. <\/p>\n

There is a free car park<\/a> next to the water park, Parque Mar\u00edtimo C\u00e9sar Manrique.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking towards the north<\/h4>\n

Follow the TF-5 road towards Puerto de la Cruz. We recommend you make a quick stop in Tacoronte, where you\u2019ll be entranced by a 500-step, dizzying view from one of the least-known yet most amazing viewpoints, Mirador de los 500 escalones<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Playa del Arenal de Tacoronte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With Playa del Arenal below you, a mind-blowing view, and the silhouette of Mount Teide in the distance (if the sky is clear), you will get an idea of the wonders that await you on the next part of the road trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The top tourist city in the Canary Islands<\/h4>\n

Puerto de la Cruz is a touristic yet authentic destination. Its development as a tourist location coexists with its local fishing tradition. If you want to spend the night here, the best area is explanada del muelle del Puerto de la Cruz<\/a>. Don\u2019t leave without taking a stroll around San Telmo and the La Ranilla district. There, you will find colonial architecture and loads of graffiti by both home-grown and international artists.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a surfer, Playa Marti\u00e1nez<\/a> is the perfect spot for you. And if you like wild beaches, stop off at playa de El Bollullo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Playa de El Bollullo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Keep following the road to Garachico, a small town that quite literally rose from the ashes, as it was scorched by lava following the 1706 eruption of the Trevejo volcano. <\/p>\n

There is a free car park at Garachico Harbour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Take a stroll around its cobbled streets and a dip in one of the natural pools formed by solidified lava. Then, carry on towards Caleta de Interi\u00e1n, where you\u2019ll find one of our favourite places to spend the night by the sea, camino de Los Silos a La Caleta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This road trip around the north would not be complete without taking a splash in Charco Las Mujeres<\/a>, in Buenavista del Norte, a natural pool formed by lava, with a feature that sets it apart from all the rest: a sandy bed.<\/p>\n

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Charco de las Mujeres<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After this unique, local experience of exploring the natural pools, it\u2019s time to discover one of the most mesmerising places on the island.<\/p>\n

Mount Teide campervan trip<\/h3>\n

This journey starts in La Orotava<\/strong>. From there, you take one of the most awesome roads in Tenerife, perhaps best in the country or Europe even: the TF-21. In just over 60 kilometres, you will cross over green valleys into pine woods and soon afterwards, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re on another planet, immersed in the lunar landscape of the highest peak in Spain: Mount Teide, the symbol of Tenerife and a sacred mountain for the ancient inhabitants.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You can stay on Mount Teide overnight, and a night in this place is a unique experience. It is not just the magic of the lunar landscape or the sheer size of the third largest volcano in the world in front of you; it is the energy of the earth, alive under your feet.
Staying overnight is only permitted in the Parador Nacional de las Ca\u00f1adas del Teide<\/a> area (in the car parks near a small hermitage or the ones by the entrance of Roques de Garc\u00eda).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Have we tempted you to try this alternative way to exploring the island? If so, buckle up, because this is just a glimpse of what a road trip in Tenerife has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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