Enchanting Tenerife: 8-day island tour from Costa Adeje | Roundtrip Tenerife

Route

This 8-day journey explores Tenerife from a single base in the sunny south. With your rental car, you discover Santa Cruz and the UNESCO-listed town of La Laguna, the lush Anaga Rural Park, Teide National Park, mountain villages such as Masca and La Orotava, and coastal towns like Garachico.

Pace

Seven nights in the same location, no hotel changes. Distances remain manageable, allowing you to explore a different side of the island each day before returning to your hotel in the evening.

Highlights

The Teide cable car, walks among lava formations, the laurel forest of Anaga, colorful streets in La Laguna, panoramic views in Masca and natural pools in Garachico. In the south, golden beaches such as Playa del Duque await.

Accommodation

Seven nights in a carefully selected Caractère hotel.

Profile

Ideal for travelers who want to combine nature, culture and beaches without changing hotels every day.

DAY 1: DEPARTURE TO TENERIFE

Flight to Tenerife South Airport in the sunny south of the island. Stay 7 nights in your selected hotel.

DAY 2: COSTA ADEJE OR PLAYA DE LAS AMÉRICAS

Explore the southern coast with its long golden beaches. Playa del Duque is perfect for relaxation and seaside dining. Prefer something more active? Try parasailing, a boat trip or snorkeling.

DAY 3: SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE

Visit the island’s capital. Stroll through parks and shopping streets, cool off at Parque Marítimo César Manrique, an iconic open-air swimming complex. Continue to Playa de las Teresitas and UNESCO-listed La Laguna with its colorful colonial houses.

DAY 4: ANAGA RURAL PARK

Discover the green heart of Tenerife in Anaga Rural Park. Enjoy scenic viewpoints and walk the “Trail of Senses” through ancient laurel forest. Continue to Taganana, Roque de las Bodegas, Almáciga and Playa de Benijo.

DAY 5: PUERTO DE LA CRUZ AND LA OROTAVA

Walk along the seafront promenade or explore the historic center of Puerto de la Cruz. Optional visit to Loro Parque. Continue to La Orotava and the gardens of Marquesado de la Quinta Roja overlooking terracotta rooftops and the ocean.

DAY 6: TEIDE NATIONAL PARK

Take the cable car up Mount Teide, Spain’s highest peak. Enjoy sweeping views and walks around Montaña de la Botija or Roques de García. Stop at Mirador El Tabonal Negro and Minas de San José.

DAY 7: GARACHICO AND MASCA

Explore Garachico, a charming coastal town with natural lava pools. Continue to Masca, a dramatic mountain village nestled between ravines with breathtaking views.

DAY 8: RETURN HOME

Transfer to the airport and return flight. Extension of your stay can be arranged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a rental car?

Yes. It allows easy access to Teide, Anaga, La Laguna, Masca and Garachico from your southern base.

What is the best time to visit?

Mild weather year-round (18°C to 28°C). October to June is ideal for exploring. The south is generally sunnier.

What makes this trip different?

You stay in one hotel while discovering the entire island: volcanoes, forests, mountain villages and beaches, far from the typical all-inclusive approach.