Spain, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Volcanic moonscape unfolds as the road spirals up past pine forest into Teide's caldera.
Length
45 km
In miles
28 mi
Driving time
1 hr 24 min
Atlas rating
9.4 / 10
The run
La Orotava to Vilaflor, following the TF-21. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Occasional snow closures at the highest points
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 4 June 2026
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