Mirador de Tamaimo
A panoramic stop showing Tamaimo between the valley, ravines and the western coast.
- Tamaimo
- Free
- Outdoor site. Best in daylight and with good visibility.
Places to see
Viewpoints, villages, natural spaces and essential places to understand the west of Tenerife.
Related guides
Useful links for this section.
Centro de Visitantes Chinyero
An interpretation centre about the 1909 eruption, the volcanic landscape and Santiago del Teide’s relationship with Chinyero.
- Santiago del Teide
- Ask once it reopens
- Temporarily closed for technical work. Check that it has reopened before you go.
Centro Alfarero y Museo Etnográfico Cha Domitila
A traditional Arguayo house devoted to handmade Canarian pottery produced without a wheel.
- Arguayo
- Ask the business
- Check that it is open before visiting.
Iglesia de San Fernando Rey
A historic Valle de Santiago church founded in the 17th century and recognised by its half-orange dome.
- Santiago del Teide
- Free
- Exterior visible all year. Access inside depends on parish opening hours and services.
Casa del Patio
A 17th-century manor complex preserving the agricultural and social history of the former Valle de Santiago.
- Santiago del Teide
- Free outside; indoor services are up to each business
- The exterior can be seen during the day. Access inside depends on private use of the site.
Mirador de los Poleos
Volcanic viewpoint on the TF-38 road from Chío to Mount Teide: 4.7/5 on Google with over 1,700 reviews,…
- Chío
- Free
- Outdoor site. Best visited in daylight and good visibility; sunset is the most valued time.
Ermita de Santiago Apóstol
The oldest religious building in the municipality, linked to Valle de Arriba and to the memory of the…
- Santiago del Teide
- Free
- Exterior open to visitors. Access inside depends on services and parish opening times.
Museo del Pescador
Small museum in Puerto de Santiago devoted to traditional fishing and the seafaring memory of the village.
- Puerto de Santiago
- Ask the business
- Mon-Thu 8:30-13:00 and 16:00-18:30; Fri 8:30-14:30; Sat 9:30-13:00; closed Sunday. Confirm before going.
Paseo de La Hondura
Accessible seafront promenade with benches and viewpoints looking towards the Los Gigantes cliffs.
- Puerto de Santiago
- Free
- Outdoor pedestrian promenade.
Mirador Valle de Arriba
Viewpoint over the Santiago valley, the old town, the Teno massif and the volcanic slopes of Abeque.
- Santiago del Teide
- Free
- Outdoor site. Visit in daylight with good visibility.
Mirador de Cherfe
Mountain-pass viewpoint on the TF-436 towards Masca: 4.8/5 on Google with over 3,400 reviews, panoramic views of Teide…
- Masca
- Free
- Outdoor site. Best visited in daylight and good visibility.
Acantilados de Los Gigantes
How tall the Los Gigantes cliffs really are, the best free viewpoint, how to see them from the…
- Los Gigantes
- Free
- Outdoor site, open all year. Check sea conditions for water activities.
Mirador por Teide
Mirador por Teide is a place to include when exploring Whole municipality, with practical details and official links…
- Whole municipality
- Free
- Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Mirador Punta del Roque
Coastal viewpoint within walking distance of Puerto de Santiago, with Atlantic views and good late-afternoon light.
- Puerto de Santiago
- Free
- Outdoor site. Best visited in daylight.
Puerto de Santiago
Coastal town with a fishing-village feel, tourist services, seafront promenade, nearby beaches and a tourist information office.
- Puerto de Santiago
- Free
- Tourist office: Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 15:00.
Reserva Natural Especial del Chinyero
Reserva Natural Especial del Chinyero is a place to include when exploring Chío, with practical details and official…
- Chío
- Free
- Natural area. Check the weather and trail rules before going.
Santiago del Teide casco
Santiago del Teide casco is a place to include when exploring Santiago del Teide, with practical details and…
- Santiago del Teide
- Free
- Tourist office: Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 15:00.
Mirador de Archipenque
Mirador de Archipenque is a place to include when exploring Los Gigantes, with practical details and official links…
- Los Gigantes
- Free
- Outdoor viewpoint.
Masca
Masca is a place to include when exploring Masca, with practical details and official links for planning the…
- Masca
- Free
- Outdoor visit. Check traffic, parking and trail conditions before going.
Map
Places to see on the map
Locate the area before booking, parking or travelling. Open each listing to confirm specific details.
Mirador de Tamaimo
Tamaimo
Centro de Visitantes Chinyero
Santiago del Teide
Centro Alfarero y Museo Etnográfico Cha Domitila
Arguayo
Iglesia de San Fernando Rey
Santiago del Teide
Casa del Patio
Santiago del Teide
Mirador por Teide
Whole municipality
Mirador Punta del Roque
Puerto de Santiago
Mirador de los Poleos
Chío