Island Road Trip Guide: Must-Know Tips

On this Spanish island off North Africa's coast, discover three wonders—volcanoes, black sand beaches, and starry skies. Tenerife is truly the ultimate vacation spot! Save this efficient round-the-island itinerary 🌋 🏝️ TOP 5 Must-Visit Attractions 📍 Teide National Park: Ride the cable car to Europe's highest active volcano summit for breathtaking sunsets above sea of clouds (Address: Carretera TF-21) 📍 Playa Jardín Black Beach: Volcanic black sand paired with colorful umbrellas = perfect photo ops 📍 Loro Parque: Get up close with macaws (Address: Av. los Loros 2) 📍 Stargazing Village Vilaflor: One of the world's top 3 stargazing spots—book observatory tours early 📍 Cliffside Town Masca: Hiker's paradise leading to a hidden bay 🚗 4-Day Island Loop Itinerary **D1: Northern Exploration** AM: Teide cable car → volcanic hike PM: Sunbathe at black sand beach → colorful town La Orotava Dinner pick: Restaurante El Coto (authentic Canarian cuisine) **D2: Wildlife Encounters** Full day: Loro Parque + Siam Water Park Tip: Pack sunscreen! Expect queues for every ride **D3: Southern Relaxation** AM: Water sports at Playa de las Américas PM: Camel ride (Los Camellos de Tejina) Stay: Golf resort **D4: Western Adventure** AM: Masca Gorge hike (guide required) PM: Whale watching cruise (Puerto Colon pier) 🍽️ Food Guide • Must-try: "Potaje de berros" (watercress stew), "Garbanzos compuestos" • Trendy spot: Kabuki (Michelin-starred Japanese) • Night market: Plaza de Europa handicraft market every Saturday 💡 Pro Tips 1. Always get full-coverage car rental insurance—narrow mountain roads abound 2. January averages 22°C; pack light layers for temperature swings 3. Choose speedboats for whale watching—larger vessels cause seasickness 4. Euros accepted island-wide, but ATMs are scarce in small towns Loro Parque Playa de las Américas The Suites at Bahía del Duque Tenerife · Canary Islands Tenerife