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View of La GuanchaFrancisco Javier Toledo Ravelo · CC BY-SA 2.0

La Guancha

Coastal town

La Guancha is a municipality in the northern part of the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, and part of the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is located about 40 km west of the island's capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and 6 km east of Icod de los Vinos. The population is 5,448 (2013) and the area is 23.77 km2. The elevation is 501 m.

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Village information

Coat of arms of La Guancha
Province
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Autonomous community
Canarias
Population (INE 2025)
5,667
Altitude
484 m
Area (IGN)
23.4 km²
Postcode
38440
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Where to sleep in La Guancha

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What to see

8 places to explore La Guancha at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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What to do

7 plans to experience La Guancha on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: Camino de Santiago de Tenerife

Hiking: Montaña Negra

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Natural areas

2 activities

Parque Nacional del Teide

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Parque Natural de Corona Forestal

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Guided activities in La Guancha (Civitatis)

Water

1 activity

Playa de Santo Domingo

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Guided activities in La Guancha (Civitatis)

Street market

1 activity

Street market (Saturdays and Sundays)

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Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: BC 1 - Ruta Norte

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in La Guancha (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around La Guancha

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesViña Zanata finca guancha · in the village · 20 within 15 kmGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya de los Roques · 2.4 km away · 31 within 15 kmGetting there
  • River beaches and swimming spotsCharco del Viento · 3.6 km away · 4 within 15 kmGetting there
  • SurfingLa Tembladera · 5.2 km away, in Realejos (Los) · 7 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingSan Marcos · 6.7 km away, in Icod de los Vinos · 18 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPuerto de San Marcos · 7.1 km away, in Icod de los Vinos · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingDiving Center · 8.7 km away, in Realejos (Los) · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksEl Caletón · 11.1 km away, in Garachico · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • GolfCampo de Golf La Rosaleda · 13 km away, in Puerto de la CruzGetting there