Visiting Mount Teide is one of the best things to do in Tenerife, but it helps to know how the cable car, summit permit, driving routes and viewpoints work before you go. This guide explains the best ways to visit Teide National Park, whether you need a permit, how to get there by car or tour, what to wear, where to stop and how to plan a Teide day that feels worth it even without reaching the summit.
Only have 3 days in Tenerife? This focused long weekend road trip itinerary helps you see a greener, wilder and more dramatic side of the island without trying to cram everything in. Base yourself in La Laguna, explore Anaga and Benijo, then finish with Teide National Park and Vilaflor.
Driving in Tenerife is far less stressful than many first-timers fear. We found the motorways easy, but parking, tighter village roads, and a few mountain routes needed more patience. Here’s what the driving really felt like, what caught us out, and what we’d do differently.
Renting a car in Tenerife is worth it if you want to explore beyond one resort, but car size, insurance, pickup setup, parking and steep roads all matter more than you might expect.
We’ve driven across 4 continents using DiscoverCars, and even filed insurance claims. In this review, we share how it really performs for road trips abroad.
Not sure which Madeira walk to do? Here are four first timer-friendly picks—from a 30-minute banana route to PR8’s coastal views and Pico Ruivo’s wow-factor—plus how to choose based on time, fitness, and comfort with heights.