Guidebook for Mesa del Mar
Sightseeing
Vibrant capital of Tenerife. Shopping around Calle del Castillo, enjoy dinner at the La Noria district, the Art Nouveau houses around la Plaza de los Patos and the exquisite avant-garde Auditorium.
254 locals recommend
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Vibrant capital of Tenerife. Shopping around Calle del Castillo, enjoy dinner at the La Noria district, the Art Nouveau houses around la Plaza de los Patos and the exquisite avant-garde Auditorium.
Exceptionally beautiful mountain range with unforgettable panoramas surrounding villages as Taganana, Afur, Chamorga, Chinamada. Great for walking and swimming on the endless beaches.
125 locals recommend
Anaga
Exceptionally beautiful mountain range with unforgettable panoramas surrounding villages as Taganana, Afur, Chamorga, Chinamada. Great for walking and swimming on the endless beaches.
No comment. Visiting the inside of the huge volcanic crater is simply a must. Beware of the cold in the winter and of the sun in summer.
540 locals recommend
Mount Teide
No comment. Visiting the inside of the huge volcanic crater is simply a must. Beware of the cold in the winter and of the sun in summer.
Friendly tourist town. Historic center. Small restaurants, 101 things to let tempt you as a tourist.
254 locals recommend
Puerto de la Cruz
Friendly tourist town. Historic center. Small restaurants, 101 things to let tempt you as a tourist.
The old town of Tacoronte is built around a lovely square with lots of greenery. Tacoronte is the ideal place for daily shopping, with its three large supermarkets (Hyper Dino, Lidl, Mercadonna).
25 locals recommend
Tacoronte
The old town of Tacoronte is built around a lovely square with lots of greenery. Tacoronte is the ideal place for daily shopping, with its three large supermarkets (Hyper Dino, Lidl, Mercadonna).
The old town of La Orotava is protected by the UNESCO as World Heritage. The architecture is as brilliant as that of La Laguna, but what the city lacks somewhat the vibrant character of La Laguna.
249 locals recommend
La Orotava
The old town of La Orotava is protected by the UNESCO as World Heritage. The architecture is as brilliant as that of La Laguna, but what the city lacks somewhat the vibrant character of La Laguna.
As beautiful as Anaga, its most famous valley is the one of Masca, which is still recuperating from a recent forest fire. Do not miss: Teno itself and Punto de Teno with a nice bay for snorkeling.
19 locals recommend
Teno
As beautiful as Anaga, its most famous valley is the one of Masca, which is still recuperating from a recent forest fire. Do not miss: Teno itself and Punto de Teno with a nice bay for snorkeling.
This beautiful center with many pedestrian streets is Unesco world heritage. It was the first Spanish colonial town wit a square street plan. Enjoy also the nightlife in the university area.
336 locals recommend
San Cristobal de La Laguna
This beautiful center with many pedestrian streets is Unesco world heritage. It was the first Spanish colonial town wit a square street plan. Enjoy also the nightlife in the university area.
Enjoy the Playa Arena beach, the panorama of the Teide, the natural pool and the amazing view on the cliffs of Acentejo, more than 300 meters above sea level.
28 locals recommend
Mesa Del Mar
Enjoy the Playa Arena beach, the panorama of the Teide, the natural pool and the amazing view on the cliffs of Acentejo, more than 300 meters above sea level.
One of the many historic gems on the north coast of Tenerife. Besides the beautiful city center you will also find the oldest and largest Drago tree of Tenerife.
168 locals recommend
Icod de los vinos
One of the many historic gems on the north coast of Tenerife. Besides the beautiful city center you will also find the oldest and largest Drago tree of Tenerife.
Once this historical city was the main port of Tenerife, until a volcanic eruption in 1704 destroyed the harbor. Now you can swim between the lava as if it were a natural pool.
223 locals recommend
Garachico
Once this historical city was the main port of Tenerife, until a volcanic eruption in 1704 destroyed the harbor. Now you can swim between the lava as if it were a natural pool.
Magnificent lava desert, near the volcano that destroyed Garachico in 1704. Unforgettable panoramas of the Teide and Pico Viejo.
18 locals recommend
Chinyero
Magnificent lava desert, near the volcano that destroyed Garachico in 1704. Unforgettable panoramas of the Teide and Pico Viejo.
Take a walk to the lava fields surrounding the lighthouse with the magnificent panorama on the north coast of Anaga, or follow the steep path along the Roque de los dos Hermanos to Chinamada.
55 locals recommend
Punta del Hidalgo
Take a walk to the lava fields surrounding the lighthouse with the magnificent panorama on the north coast of Anaga, or follow the steep path along the Roque de los dos Hermanos to Chinamada.
Taganana and the north coast of Anaga are a must. Continue to the sandy beach of Benijo for a plunge in the water between rocks as high as cathedrals.
49 locals recommend
Taganana station
Taganana and the north coast of Anaga are a must. Continue to the sandy beach of Benijo for a plunge in the water between rocks as high as cathedrals.
In this old touristical centre you will find the oldest and best maintained natural swimming pools of Tenerife.
41 locals recommend
Bajamar
In this old touristical centre you will find the oldest and best maintained natural swimming pools of Tenerife.
Tacoronte Acentejo is the most important wine region of Tenerife. A big part of the village consists of vineyards. Have a look at the Casa del Vino.
51 locals recommend
Tenerife Wine House
nº 49 C. San SimónTacoronte Acentejo is the most important wine region of Tenerife. A big part of the village consists of vineyards. Have a look at the Casa del Vino.
Entertainment & Activities
Everything that a modern zoo can offer, with special attention to birds, dolphins, killer whales, seals and fish in specatcular aquariums. But you will also find other animals.
74 locals recommend
Loro Parque (T) station
Everything that a modern zoo can offer, with special attention to birds, dolphins, killer whales, seals and fish in specatcular aquariums. But you will also find other animals.
From the Parque de los Lavaderos you have a spectacular sight on the cliffs and Mesa del Mar. Take your kids on January, 5 to the spectacular procession of the Three Kings (on real dromedaries).
23 locals recommend
El Sauzal
From the Parque de los Lavaderos you have a spectacular sight on the cliffs and Mesa del Mar. Take your kids on January, 5 to the spectacular procession of the Three Kings (on real dromedaries).
The most famous and biggest beach of Tenerife, close to the capital. The village, San Andres, is known for its fish restaurants. The beach may be a bit windy sometimes.
315 locals recommend
Las Teresitas Beach
The most famous and biggest beach of Tenerife, close to the capital. The village, San Andres, is known for its fish restaurants. The beach may be a bit windy sometimes.
Are you here at the end of June? Then make sure to visit the Romería de San Isidro, that starts at the church of Santa Catalina. Bring along some empty cups, the wine is distributed for free!
Plaza de Santa Catalina
Plaza de Santa CatalinaAre you here at the end of June? Then make sure to visit the Romería de San Isidro, that starts at the church of Santa Catalina. Bring along some empty cups, the wine is distributed for free!
Food Scene
The shortest and easiest stroll starting form Mesa goes to El Pris, the small fishermans village with a natural swimming pool and some restaurants. Don't forget to eat shrimps (camarones)!
16 locals recommend
El Pris
The shortest and easiest stroll starting form Mesa goes to El Pris, the small fishermans village with a natural swimming pool and some restaurants. Don't forget to eat shrimps (camarones)!
Here you find numerous restaurants, cosy terraces, an exquisite and creative kitchen, all for little money.
Sociedad de Desarrollo - Centro de Empresas La Noria
48 Plaza Víctimas del TerrorismoHere you find numerous restaurants, cosy terraces, an exquisite and creative kitchen, all for little money.
Delicious Spanish and Canarian food, Tapa-style. Friendly service. They have their own (delicious) wine.
10 locals recommend
Casa Chano
17 Carr. El BoqueronDelicious Spanish and Canarian food, Tapa-style. Friendly service. They have their own (delicious) wine.
Tina and Noel, the previous owners of 'Los Tulipanes', guarantee a hartly greeting, cosy atmosphere, and delicious food. La Cocina (the kitchen) serves a delicious mix of European and Canarian dishes.
Calle de la Verdad
Calle de la VerdadTina and Noel, the previous owners of 'Los Tulipanes', guarantee a hartly greeting, cosy atmosphere, and delicious food. La Cocina (the kitchen) serves a delicious mix of European and Canarian dishes.
Essentials
One of the 3 nearby supermarkets. In general they offer an interesting mix of the (international) Lidl housebrands and some typical Spanish and Canarian specialities.
141 locals recommend
Lidl
16 Carretera Icod-Sta. Cruz C-820One of the 3 nearby supermarkets. In general they offer an interesting mix of the (international) Lidl housebrands and some typical Spanish and Canarian specialities.
The nearby 'Canarian' supermarket chain. Interesting prices, good fish.
27 locals recommend
HiperDino Tacoronte
s/n Av. Quinto CentenarioThe nearby 'Canarian' supermarket chain. Interesting prices, good fish.
Mercadona
Nearby Mercadona, one of the most popular supermarket chains in Spain.
Small grocery. They also sell beach stuff: inflatable boats, diving masks, tubas, and so on. Fresh bread arrives between 9:00 and 9:30. Closed on Monday and during Christmas holidays.
Calle Mesa del Mar, 156
156 Calle Mesa del MarSmall grocery. They also sell beach stuff: inflatable boats, diving masks, tubas, and so on. Fresh bread arrives between 9:00 and 9:30. Closed on Monday and during Christmas holidays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Calle Mesa del Mar, 155#
155# Calle Mesa del MarVillage bar. They have typical canarian tapas and complete dishes.
In El Peje Verde ("The Green Fish", a type of fish that you see a lot while snorkling on the beach) you can eat tapas and dishes on the terrace next to the sea. Take the tunnel next to the building.
Calle Mesa del Mar, 157#
157# Calle Mesa del MarIn El Peje Verde ("The Green Fish", a type of fish that you see a lot while snorkling on the beach) you can eat tapas and dishes on the terrace next to the sea. Take the tunnel next to the building.