Tenerife, Canary Islands
TF-21 Teide Road runs La Orotava to Vilaflor in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Occasional snow closures at the highest points.
Base town
La Orotava
Road length
28 mi
Driving time
1 hr 24 min
Rating
9.4 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 14 May 2026
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The road
Volcanic moonscape unfolds as the road spirals up past pine forest into Teide's caldera.
Occasional snow closures at the highest points
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