Western Canary Islands places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Western Canary Islands region. See also our Western Canary Islands travel guide.
Anaga Rural Park
The beautiful Anaga Rural Park is home to the Anaga mountains and the ancient Mercedes forests. See guide
Garachico
Garachico is a lovely jewel of a town, tiny but very elegant with colourful stucco buildings, elegant plazas, convents and mansions. See guide
Icod de los Vinos
Icod de los Vinos has an attractive main square and the oldest dragon tree of the Canary Islands. See guide
La Laguna
La Laguna,San Cristobal de La Laguna,was originally the capital of Tenerife this inland town remains the cultural capital of Tenerife. See guide
La Orotava
La Orotava has wide streets, handsome squares and lovely churches and like Puerto de la Cruz is beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Teide. See guide
La Restinga
La Restinga is a small fishing village which has grown into a small resort very popular with scuba divers. See guide Advertisement
Loro Park
Loro Park is one of the top attractions of Tenerife. It is a large zoo with a dolphin display and tree-tops jungle walkway. See guide
Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes resort sits at the bottom of the huge Los Gigantes cliffs - one of Tenerife's top natural sights. See guide
Masca
Masca is the most beautiful village on Tenerife. It is set in a stunning mountain location. See guide
Park Teide
In Park Teide is Mount Teide, a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Spain. The park is a treat and not to be missed. See guide
Playa de las Americas
Playa de las Americas is Tenerife's biggest resort and well-known for its night-life. See guide
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz is a lovely little harbour town situated at the foot of Mount Teide. It has colourful stucco buildings and lots of attractions nearby. See guide
San Sebastian de la Gomera
San Sebastian de la Gomera is the main town of La Gomera. It was a stopping point for Christopher Columbus as he set sail for the New World. See guide
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Santa Cruz de la Palma is the main town on the island and has many elegant buildings and a life size replica of Columbus's flagship the Santa Maria See guide
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has plenty to see and is the capital of Tenerife. The most popular beach is Las Teresitas made by importing tons of Saharan sand. See guide
Siam Park
Siam Park is one of the most popular water parks in the world. With an Oriental theme Siam Park is one of the top attractions of Tenerife. See guide