Alajeró, Canary Islands
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 2,066 residents · on the coast
Alajeró is a seaside village in Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 2,066 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza and La Gomera.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza, La Gomera and Playa de Argayal.
- On the coast, with 3 named beaches nearby.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Alajeró
Ranked by how well known they are.
1archaeological siteMonumento Natural de La Fortaleza
3 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Vallehermoso, Spain
2protected areaLa Gomera
4 miles from the centre · Photo
La Gomera is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) for wines that covers the entire island of La Gomera (Canary Islands, Spain)
4beachPlaya de La Puntilla
6 miles from the centre · Photo
Playa de Argayal
beach · 5 miles from the centre
Playa Valle Gran Rey
beach · 6 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Alajeró
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Alajeró can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Alajeró
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for the warm months.
Best time to visit Alajeró
Getting there from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Los Cristianos (32 miles), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (66 miles).
Alajeró is good for
Around Alajeró
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Alajeró worth visiting?
Yes. Alajeró is known for Monumento Natural de La Fortaleza, La Gomera and Playa de Argayal, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
Is Alajeró good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Alajeró?
Playa de las Américas (31 miles), Los Gigantes (27 miles), Adeje (32 miles) and Guía de Isora (30 miles) are all within an hour or so.

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