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Tenerife & La Gomera: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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5
days
175 km
distance
11.2 h
in transit
18
curated stops

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Day 1 Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Puerto de la Cruz

3 curated stops
Transit
2h27
Finish
~17:50
Temperature
15.7°C–18.2°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Santa Cruz historic quarter and Auditorio webtenerife.com map ↗
Read Tenerife's capital through its historic streets, Atlantic waterfront and sculptural Auditorio.
180 min · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Public city walk; performances and guided interior visits are separate
12:10
Museum of Nature and Archeology museosdetenerife.org read more map ↗
Discover prehistoric Guanche culture and diverse island fossils in one building.
50 min · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · €5
open: Tue-Sat 09:00-20:00, Sun Mon 10:00-17:00
13:00
Tasca Bodega Candido search map ↗
Savor abundant Canarian tapas including excellent ropa vieja in a cozy setting.
60 min · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
17:00
Museo Arqueológico facebook.com read more map ↗
View a large collection of indigenous Guanche artifacts, focusing on pottery.
50 min · Puerto de la Cruz · Adult €1, child free
open: Tue-Sat 10:00-13:00, 17:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-13:00
Overnight: Puerto de la Cruz
e.g. Hotel Marquesa · Hotel Monopol
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Day 2 Around Puerto de la Cruz

3 curated stops
Transit
0h12
Finish
~15:00
Temperature
15.7°C–18.2°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Puerto de la Cruz historic waterfront and Lago Martiánez webtenerife.com map ↗
Follow Puerto de la Cruz from its historic harbour streets to the Atlantic edge of Lago Martiánez.
180 min · Puerto de la Cruz · Public walking route; Lago Martiánez admission and swimming are separate
12:10
Jardín de Orquideas Sitio Litre jardindeorquideas.com read more map ↗
Admire a large collection of orchids, bonsai trees, and a dragon tree in this English-style garden.
50 min · Puerto de la Cruz · Adults €4.75, children 4–12 half price
open: Daily 09:30–14:30
13:10
Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava read more map ↗
Wander through tropical trees and shrubs in these botanical gardens established in 1788.
50 min · Puerto de la Cruz · €3
open: Daily 09:00-18:00
14:00
Mesón Los Gemelos facebook.com map ↗
Savor traditional Canarian cuisine in a pleasant setting with friendly service.
60 min · Puerto de la Cruz · Mains €8-14
open: Thu-Tue 12:00-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Marquesa · Hotel Monopol
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Teide National Park

3 curated stops
Transit
2h51
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
16.4°C–18.5°C
Rainy days
~5
Daylight
11.0h
10:40
Roques de García and Teide caldera viewpoints gobiernodecanarias.org map ↗
See Teide's volcanic scale from the caldera road and the sculptural Roques de García.
180 min · Teide National Park · Public park viewpoints; reservations and commercial services are separate
14:00
Montaña Blanca read more map ↗
Marvel at the imposing slopes of Montaña Blanca, the third-highest peak on Tenerife.
50 min · Teide National Park · Free
open: 24/7
15:45
Chinyero read more map ↗
Explore the rugged terrain around Chinyero's volcanic cone, a relic of recent eruptions.
50 min · Teide National Park · Free
open: 24/7
Overnight here
e.g. Parador de los Cañadas del Teide · Refugio Altavista
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Day 4 La Gomera

3 curated stops
Transit
5h00
Finish
~17:55
Temperature
16.9°C–19.0°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.0h
Travel connections

Transport is not booked. Confirm departures, local transfers and vehicle pickup before travel.

  1. 09:00–09:00
    Transfer
    Teide National Park
    Continue in the same separately arranged road vehicle for the descent and La Gomera crossing.
    Planning allowance: 0 min
    Check source
  2. 09:00–10:30
    Road estimate
    Teide National Park → Los Cristianos vehicle terminalCheck source
  3. 10:30–11:30
    Transfer
    Los Cristianos vehicle terminal → Los Cristianos vehicle boarding lane
    Allow for terminal approach, vehicle check-in and pre-boarding before the published 40-minute vehicle cut-off.
    Planning allowance: 60 min
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  4. 11:30–12:20
    Ferry
    Los Cristianos vehicle boarding lane → San Sebastián de La Gomera vehicle terminal
    Carry the confirmed route vehicle on the direct inter-island ferry.
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  5. 12:20–12:35
    Road estimate
    San Sebastián de La Gomera vehicle terminal → La GomeraCheck source
12:35
San Sebastián de La Gomera historic core and waterfront lagomera.travel map ↗
Meet La Gomera at its ferry waterfront and compact historic capital before taking to the mountain roads.
90 min · La Gomera · Public town walk; museum or church admission is separate
14:45
Benchijigua read more map ↗
Experience dramatic shifts in vegetation as you descend into the lush valley.
90 min · La Gomera
17:05
Playa de Vallehermoso search map ↗
Stroll along Playa de Vallehermoso, where the restored El Castillo del Mar stands closed.
50 min · La Gomera
Overnight here
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Day 5 Around La Gomera

3 curated stops
Transit
0h42
Finish
~16:35
Temperature
16.9°C–19.0°C
Rainy days
~3
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Garajonay road circuit: Juego de Bolas to Los Roques lagomera.travel map ↗
Trace La Gomera's laurel-forest interior by road from Juego de Bolas to the volcanic Los Roques viewpoints.
210 min · La Gomera · Public road circuit; visitor-centre access and any guided activity are separate
13:00
Mirador Cesar Manrique search map ↗
Take in breathtaking valley views through huge windows at Mirador Cesar Manrique.
50 min · La Gomera
14:05
Valle Gran Rey read more map ↗
Admire stunning terraces and hike scenic mountain paths in the upper valley.
90 min · La Gomera
15:35
La Vista search map ↗
Relish award-winning watercress soup in a serene mountain forest setting.
60 min · La Gomera
open: 09:00–20:00

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