Tenerife and La Gomera Drive
Spain
In short: Tenerife and La Gomera Drive is a 430 km plus ferry scenic road trip in Spain, typically driven over 6 days, best in Year-round. Highlights: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Teide, La Laguna and Icod.
A six-day Tenerife-to-La Gomera route with separate Teide, north-island, Masca and ferry days, ending only after the booked vehicle’s return ferry to Tenerife.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz market and waterfront · Etéreo by Pedro Nel
Day 2Teide National Park
Teide viewpoints and permitted trail · Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide restaurant
Day 3La Laguna and Icod de los Vinos
San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Drago Milenario · La Sandunga
Day 4Masca Gorge to Los Gigantes
Masca Gorge reserved descent · Restaurante El Mirador Archipenque
Day 5South Tenerife and ferry to La Gomera
Booked vehicle ferry to San Sebastián de La Gomera · El Rincón de Juan Carlos
Day 6Garajonay and return ferry to Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Garajonay National Park · Return vehicle ferry to Los Cristianos · La Salamandra
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive drive?
The Tenerife and La Gomera Drive covers 430 km plus ferry from start to finish.
How long does the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive take to drive?
Most travellers spend 6 days on the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive, depending on stops and pace.
When is the best time to drive the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive?
The recommended season for the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive is Year-round.
Where does the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive start and end?
The Tenerife and La Gomera Drive runs from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Los Cristianos.
What are the main stops on the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive?
The Tenerife and La Gomera Drive passes through Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Teide, La Laguna and Icod.
How difficult is the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive to drive?
The Tenerife and La Gomera Drive is rated moderate and is best handled with any vehicle.
Can I drive the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive in a regular car?
Yes — the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.
How many fuel stops are needed on the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive?
Plan around 0 refuels (or about 1 EV charges) along the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive, based on its 430 km plus ferry length.
Is the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive EV friendly?
Yes — the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.
Is the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive safe to drive?
For Teide, check the exact trail and required permit at https://www.tenerifeon.es/en/general-information/rules/ascent-on-foot-of-mount-teide; cable-car admission is not a summit permit. For Masca, reserve trail, TITSA 355 from Santiago del Teide and the day’s authorized boat separately at https://www.caminobarrancodemasca.com/en/masca/getting-here/. Carry photo ID, booking, bus proof, boat ticket, closed lugged hiking footwear, charged phone, food and at least 1.5 L water; arrive at the bus stop an hour before the descent slot. If sea transport closes, hikers may have to reverse the gorge on foot. Obtain written rental-company permission for La Gomera and reserve the vehicle both ways; this itinerary returns the car to Tenerife.
What scenic tier is the Tenerife and La Gomera Drive?
The Tenerife and La Gomera Drive is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.