Tegueste, Canary Islands
Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Canary Islands · Spain · 10,666 residents · on the coast
Macizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve
Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse
Playa del Arenal, La Laguna.jpg/500px-Playa_de_San_Juan_o_de_Bajamar_(36864).jpg)
Playa de San Juan, Bajamar
Mirador Cruz del CarmenTegueste is a seaside small town in Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 10,666 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Macizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve and Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse. The nearest airport is Tenerife South (TFS), about 51 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Macizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve, Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse and Playa del Arenal, La Laguna.
- On the coast, with 7 named beaches nearby.
- Easy to reach: Tenerife South (TFS) is 36 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Tegueste
Ranked by how well known they are.
1protected areaMacizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve
4 miles from the centre · Photo
mountain range in the northeastern part of the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- 2lighthouse
- 3beach
Playa del Arenal, La Laguna
2 miles from the centre · Photo
- 7beach
Playa de San Juan, Bajamar
2 miles from the centre · Photo
- 9viewpoint
10viewpoint.jpg/500px-Faro_de_Bajamar_(2575456589).jpg)
11lighthouseBajamar Lighthouse
2 miles from the centre · Photo
Playa del Tamadite
beach · 6 miles from the centre
Playa de San Mateo
beach · 3 miles from the centre
Playa de Jóver
beach · 2 miles from the centre
Playa El Troche
beach · 4 miles from the centre
Playa Fajana
beach · 5 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Tegueste
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Tegueste can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Tegueste
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for the warm months.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Tegueste and the villages around it is a hire car from Tenerife South (TFS), about 51 min away.
Best time to visit Tegueste
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Tenerife South (TFS)36 miles, about 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Tenerife North (TFN)2 miles, about 4 min by road
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (7 miles), Los Cristianos (40 miles), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (63 miles).
Tegueste is good for
Around Tegueste
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Tegueste worth visiting?
Yes. Tegueste is known for Macizo de Anaga Biosphere Reserve, Punta del Hidalgo Lighthouse and Playa del Arenal, La Laguna, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Tegueste from the UK?
Fly to Tenerife South (TFS), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 51 min by road. Tenerife North (TFN) is an alternative, 2 miles away.
Is Tegueste good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Tegueste?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife (6 miles), Puerto de la Cruz (15 miles), Los Gigantes (36 miles) and Adeje (36 miles) are all within an hour or so.