Home › Journeys › Europe › Tenerife & La Gomera

Tenerife & La Gomera: Route Guide

Last updated:

Teide volcano Tenerife — Tenerife & La Gomera
Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

Cross Tenerife from Santa Cruz's historic centre and Atlantic waterfront through Puerto de la Cruz to the volcanic caldera of Teide, then carry the same confirmed car on the Los Cristianos ferry for La Gomera's laurel-forest roads, viewpoints and capital.

Tenerife & La Gomera is a 175 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as 5–6 days; the plan below is the 6-day version for February, built from 113 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

5–6
days
175km
distance
4
Stops
113
curated stops

Plan your own version → 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go

The route

Santa Cruz de Tenerife→ 40 kmPuerto de la Cruz→ 50 kmTeide National Park→ 85 kmLa Gomera

What you'll see

Museum of Nature and Archeology
Discover prehistoric Guanche culture and diverse island fossils in one building.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Castillo de San Felipe
Visit this small 17th-century fortress, now a venue for concerts and art exhibits.
Puerto de la Cruz
Chinyero
Explore the rugged terrain around Chinyero's volcanic cone, a relic of recent eruptions.
Teide National Park
Mirador de Abrante
Enjoy panoramic views of Tenerife from the cliffside bar at Mirador de Abrante.
La Gomera
Palmetum
Walk among hundreds of palm species on an artificial hill overlooking the sea.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Parque Taoro
Relax by fountains and waterfalls in the shade of this park with city views.
Puerto de la Cruz
Mirador de Chío
Watch the sunset paint the sky from this serene viewpoint overlooking the volcanic landscape.
Teide National Park
Valle Gran Rey
Admire stunning terraces and hike scenic mountain paths in the upper valley.
La Gomera

Choose your length

5-day plan18 stops · 11.2 h transit3.6 stops/day · 2.2 h transit/daySee the full plan →6-day plan22 stops · 12.0 h transit3.7 stops/day · 2 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: November, December, January, February, March, April

Preferred winter and early-spring window. Coastal conditions are mild, but Teide can have snow, ice and wind; check roads, trails, cable-car status and the ferry before committing.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

Similar journeys

Plan your own version →