
Monument visits in Tenerife
Tenerife cultural tour with gofio mill and optional lunch
There's more to Tenerife than beaches, and today you'll get to know some of the traditions, flavours and historic towns that give the island its character. As Ana, one of your local guides, will tell you, “To understand Tenerife, you need to look beyond the coast. Our old towns, crops and traditional foods tell the story of how islanders have lived here for generations.” You'll start in Güímar with a visit to an aloe vera farm, where you'll take a closer look at the plant that thrives in the Canarian climate and learn more about how it's grown and used.Then, it's on to La Laguna. Its colourful façades, historic buildings and grid-like streets make it a great place to explore on foot. You'll join your guide for a walk through the centre before having some free time to wander at your own pace. You can browse the shops, stop for a coffee or pick a traditional tasca for some lunch, where Canarian favourites like wrinkled potatoes with mojo and local goat's cheese are well worth a try. If you want to take away the guesswork, you can book the option of this experience that includes lunch at a local restaurant. Your final stop is La Orotava, a handsome old town surrounded by the green landscapes of northern Tenerife. After exploring its historic centre, you'll visit a traditional gofio mill. This toasted-grain flour has been part of the Canarian diet for centuries and remains a familiar ingredient in island kitchens today. You'll learn how it's made and discover why this simple food has such deep roots in Canarian culture.
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Book here to experience a minivan tour of Tenerife's Anaga Mountains.
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VIP La Laguna & Anaga Minivan Tour
Book here to experience a minivan tour of Tenerife's Anaga Mountains.
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Put a bit of oomph into your Tenerife holiday with this thrilling 4x4 safari to Teide National Park and Masca from Playa de las Americas. Book your place now.
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4x4 Safari to Teide National Park
Take your Tenerife holiday to the next level with this 4x4 safari of Teide National Park from Playa de las Americas. Book now for a thrilling experience.
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There are lots of theories surrounding the origin and age of the Pyramids of Güímar, which you'll get to see up close when you visit. Choose from different entry options, which can include the Poison Garden, exhibitions, museum, auditorium and outdoor routes.Founded by Norwegian researcher Thor Heyerdahl, the Pyramids of Güímar and Botanical Garden are a sight to behold. Six pyramids, made entirely of lava stone, still stand among exhibits and gardens. There are different ticket options to choose from, depending on your interests, including ‘Pyramids and much more ', where you'll see the pyramids, museum, auditorium, outdoor routes and garden.Meanwhile, the ‘Plants and poisons' ticket includes entry to the Canary Islands' only poisonous plant garden, and the ‘Colonizing Polynesia' ticket also gives you access to the exhibition on Easter Island. If you'd like to take it all in, then you can opt for the ‘Premium experience' with entry to all the exhibits and gardens.
Millenial Dragon Tree Park Tenerife
This is your chance to set eyes on a living national monument – the drago milenario, or millennial dragon tree. It's one of the oldest living species in the world, and you can take a closer look at the Millenial Dragon Tree Park, which comes complete with a garden to stroll around, a picnic area and views over Teide all around.Believed to be over 800 years old, the Drago Milenario tree deserves all the attention it gets. Set in a park in the north of Tenerife, near Icod de los Vinos, you'll not be able to take your eyes off the main attraction – it reaches an incredible 18 metres into the sky.Once you've taken in the majesty of the drago milenario tree, you'll find a garden that represents all the differing endemic species of Tenerife, as well as background views of the Teide in the distance. Spanish, English and German video guides are available throughout the park, then there's the winery and a cave with a reconstruction of an aboriginal Guanche burial to check out too.