Day trips · Tenerife · Spain
4 best day trips from Tenerife
Where to go when you want a day away from Tenerife, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Tenerife is La Gomera (About 50 minutes by ferry). The closest option is La Gomera, about 40 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 4
- Closest
- La Gomera (40 km)
- Most popular
- La Gomera
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Gomera | 40 km | About 50 minutes by ferry | Ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera | Quiet stays, Culture, Couples |
| Gran Canaria | 60 km | About 80 minutes by fast ferry | Fast ferry from Santa Cruz to Agaete, then bus or car | Culture, Beach |
| Teno massif and Punta de Teno | 60 km | About 1 hour by car from Costa Adeje | Car via Santiago del Teide and Buenavista del Norte | Quiet stays, Couples |
| Santa Cruz and La Laguna from the south | 80 km | About 1 hour by car or express bus | TF-1 motorway or TITSA express bus, then the tram | Culture, Shopping, Food lovers |
The day trips
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40 km · About 50 minutes by ferry
1.La Gomera
Tenerife's small neighbour is a steep, green island of ravines and terraces whose centre is Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO-listed laurel forest often wrapped in mist. San Sebastián has the church where Columbus is said to have prayed before sailing west, and the island is known for silbo gomero, a whistled language taught in its schools.
- Getting there
- Ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Culture, Couples
60 km · About 80 minutes by fast ferry
2.Gran Canaria
The neighbouring island has Las Palmas, the largest city in the Canaries, with the historic Vegueta quarter and the long city beach of Las Canteras, while the mountainous interior rises to the rock pinnacle of Roque Nublo. A day trip is long, so focus on Las Palmas or hire a car for the interior.
- Getting there
- Fast ferry from Santa Cruz to Agaete, then bus or car
- Best for
- Culture, Beach
60 km · About 1 hour by car from Costa Adeje
3.Teno massif and Punta de Teno
The island's northwestern corner is a wild massif of ravines, laurel forest and cliffs ending at the lighthouse of Punta de Teno, with views back along the Los Gigantes cliffs. Buenavista del Norte is the gateway; the lighthouse road is closed to private cars at certain times, when a bus serves it instead.
- Getting there
- Car via Santiago del Teide and Buenavista del Norte
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Couples
80 km · About 1 hour by car or express bus
4.Santa Cruz and La Laguna from the south
Resort-based visitors can see the island's urban side in a day: the capital's market, Auditorio and shopping streets in the morning, then the tram up to La Laguna's UNESCO-listed old town for a late lunch and an evening of tapas before heading back south.
- Getting there
- TF-1 motorway or TITSA express bus, then the tram
- Best for
- Culture, Shopping, Food lovers
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- A rechargeable Ten+ card gives lower fares than paying the driver in cash.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Tenerife?
La Gomera. Tenerife's small neighbour is a steep, green island of ravines and terraces whose centre is Garajonay National Park, a UNESCO-listed laurel forest often wrapped in mist.
+How long does it take to get from Tenerife to La Gomera?
About 50 minutes by ferry — Ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián de La Gomera, about 40 km.
+How long does it take to get from Tenerife to Gran Canaria?
About 80 minutes by fast ferry — Fast ferry from Santa Cruz to Agaete, then bus or car, about 60 km.